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Southern Sun The Marine offers glorious ocean views within walking distance of Port Elizabeth, the “Friendly City” of the Eastern Cape coast and a favorite destination along South Africa’s Garden Route. Immerse yourself in the understated luxury, graceful style and comfort of Southern Sun The Marine. The rooms are bright and inviting, and the dining options mouth watering. Take a walk on the sun-drenched sands of Pollack Beach right in front of the hotel. Escape from it all with a drink by the rooftop swimming pool, watching the ocean’s ever-changing colors. With its fully equipped and expertly serviced conference and function venues, the hotel is the ideal setting for any occasion.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Port Elizabeth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
6.7
Low score for Port Elizabeth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the spacious room and stunning seaview and delicious breakfast
  • Mrs
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was excellent, however we ordered room service but the food was not up to standard at all
  • Yolanda
    South Africa South Africa
    the rooms were beautiful, breakfast was so amazing with a good host forgot his name but he was so welcome on saturday morning. Kudos to him. The location is great and I loved it. Its right next to the beach.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • La Mer Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Southern Sun The Marine

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules
Southern Sun The Marine takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Southern Sun The Marine of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Southern Sun The Marine

  • Guests staying at Southern Sun The Marine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at Southern Sun The Marine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Southern Sun The Marine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Southern Sun The Marine is 3.1 miles from the center of Port Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Southern Sun The Marine has 1 restaurant:

    • La Mer Restaurant
  • Check-in at Southern Sun The Marine is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Southern Sun The Marine offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool
  • Room options at Southern Sun The Marine include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Twin
  • Yes, Southern Sun The Marine is popular with guests booking family stays.