Southern Sun The Marine located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is a popular hotel choice for travelers. Known for its prime location and quality service, it attracts a variety of guests, from vacationers to business travelers. Based on user reviews, this hotel offers a mix of experiences that cater to different preferences and expectations.
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Safety index
67 out of 100
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Southern Sun The Marine
7.8
(81 ratings)
Gqeberha, South Africa -
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1.12 km Hobie Beach
1 km Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
1.5 km Bayworld
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Exceptional Location: Situated near the ocean, it provides breathtaking views and easy access to the beach.
- Friendly Staff: Guests often praise the welcoming and helpful nature of the hotel staff.
- Quality Dining: The on-site dining options are highly regarded for their variety and quality of food.
- Comfortable Rooms: Many reviews highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms.
- Amenities: The hotel's amenities, including a pool and fitness center, receive positive remarks.
Area for improvement
- Pricey: Some guests feel the hotel prices are on the higher side compared to similar options.
- Noisy Environment: Due to its central location, noise levels can sometimes be an issue for guests seeking a quiet stay.
- Limited Parking: Finding parking can be challenging, according to some reviews.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: There are occasional complaints about Wi-Fi connectivity and speed.
- Maintenance Issues: A few guests have mentioned minor maintenance problems in their rooms or common areas.
Amenities
Babysitting
Breakfast available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
Room service
Parking included
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7.8RateScore
Total 81 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
7.8
expedia
81 Reviews
7.8 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 114
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1955
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
24Download
80Upload
75Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
43 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
17 out of 100
Very Unsafe
Gqeberha safety index
67
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
67 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
59
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
62
Property safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
39
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
64
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
79
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
77
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
77 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
80
Mugging or robbery 82/100
Car theft 72/100
Car break-ins 77/100
Home break-ins 81/100
Violent crime severity
Extreme
85
Physical attacks 76/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 53/100
Other crime severity
Extreme
86
Insult or harassment in public 59/100
Corruption or bribery 87/100
Drug problem 76/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.4 - $1
Coffee
$1.2 - $2.2
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$5.8 - $21.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.8 - $3.1
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.4 - $0.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$21.7 - $72.5
Bottle of mid-range wine
$2.9 - $4.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$3.6 - $4.8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.7 - $1.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$29.2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.3
Mobile phone monthly plan
$24.2 - $36.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$13.5 - $60.4
Weather In Gqeberha
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Precipitation In Gqeberha
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Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome