Southern Sun The Marine

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Southern Sun The Marine. The on-site restaurant, La Mer, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

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Executive King Room with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Loft Apartment with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Summerstrand, a neighbourhood in Gqeberha, Southern Sun The Marine is in the suburbs and near the beach. Bayworld and Museum of Bay World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. George's Cricket Ground or Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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39 Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6019

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the rocks. In the background, there are industrial structures and a distant city skyline.
    Hobie Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A sandy beach with footprints, a green bush, and a city skyline in the background.
    King's Beach
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Piet Retief Monument
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Hook
    8 min drive
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    20 min walk
  • Nattis
    8 min drive
  • The southender
    6 min drive
  • The Coachman Resturant
    2 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun The Marine

  • Upscale hotel located in Summerstrand
  • A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun The Marine. The on-site restaurant, La Mer, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All 114 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Mer

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun The Marine?

As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Marine on 22 Aug, 2026 start from S$163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Southern Sun The Marine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun The Marine?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun The Marine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun The Marine?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun The Marine provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 250 per room applies.

Where is Southern Sun The Marine located?

Located in Summerstrand, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Piet Retief Monument, Hobie Beach and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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