Reviews of Aqua Marine Guest House 3 stars
27 La Roche Drive, 6001 Port Elizabeth, South Africa
#42 of 132 B&Bs and Inns in Port Elizabeth
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 123 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Refentse
South Africa3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything was good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sendhil
India6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was excellent. Outstanding customer service provided by the owners. The breakfast they packed for us for the departure date was amazing. I loved the room and the location was good as well. I wish I could get a chance to stay here again with my family :)
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Catherine
South Africa17 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast great, very friendly and comfy... Lekka bonus to have solar
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Donna
Netherlands1 review10“Great social hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast is to early for me. From 7 till 9 am. The beach was to far and unsafe for me to walk.
Great social hosts, welcomed us with a beverage. Nice accommodation with a pretty garden, good shower, and kitchenette. Coffee and tea are complementary. Very clean. Rooms get cleaned everyday. Comfortable beds. Amazing breakfast. The garden is an oasis of plants and birds. Great Safe neighbourhood. Not far from boardwalk where it's super fun to shop and wine and dine.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jan
Germany11 reviews2 helpful votes10“We were very happy with the hotel and it was the perfect starting point for our excursions.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Furnishings perhaps a little old-fashioned. However, this did not bother us due to the large, very well-equipped and comfortable room.
We stayed at Aqua Marine Guest House in Port Elizabeth for two nights. We chose the hotel because of its good location for our trip to Addo Elephant Park, its proximity to the airport for our onward journey and its proximity to Summerstrand. Our room was very large and had a large balcony overlooking the pool. There was a queen size bed and a single bed. The beds were very comfortable. There is also a sofa, a table with two chairs, a wardrobe, a fridge and a kitchenette with pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. Coffee, tea and utensils such as washing-up liquid were also provided. There was a covered and sheltered corner on the balcony with a table and chairs. The bathroom was clean and had a shower. Everything worked here too and there were enough sockets everywhere. We felt very comfortable in the room! The pool was open all night. Parking was very easy in the secure courtyard and there were plenty of parking spaces. Everyone was really super friendly and helpful. As we left the hotel at around 6am on both mornings and were unable to have breakfast (from 7am), we were given a super packed lunch to take away twice! We would like to thank you again for this! Even when the lamp in the bathroom was broken, it was replaced immediately. We were also given some tips for our Addo excursion and for restaurants nearby.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Celiwe
South Africa1 review8.0“Friendly place”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing I remember
Place is clean, owner and staff very friendly, breakfast is good
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Sondisa
South Africa42 reviews2 helpful votes10“A little gem”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The fact that the owner had to wait for us till 11pm as we got stuck on the way and their breakfast and the friendliness of the staff wowwwww
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Tasneem
South Africa23 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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The host was friendly and accommodating. The upstairs rooms seem newly built, downstairs rooms are abit old and needs some upgrading. Overall we had a good stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Promise
South Africa15 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was very homely loved it ❤️
Great Location close to beach and malls
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Ntsikelelo
South Africa3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing that came to our attention except to say, "keep it Kathy with friendliness and welcoming conduct and attitude" as that will accelerate the number of guests coming to your place.
The service at large was superb, and the friendliness of the Kathy made us feel at home. We look forward to staying there every time we visit Gqeberha
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Thiyagu
South Africa1 review1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nil
The best place to stay, Kathy took care of everything. Wonderful stay closer to the beach.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Mongo
Abkhazia, Georgia2 reviews10Exceptional- • People with friends
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The space at a restaurant is very small .
Staff friendliness,kind and passionate ,also they have curtaisey...
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Ngunza
South Africa7 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“We enjoyed the stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
A warm welcome and flexibility in payment, inxluding trust. A need to offer more than expected if we announced the reason for staying in.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Priccilar
Zimbabwe2 reviews10“Wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Excellent
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Thabisa
South Africa4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy to find, nice area and nice staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Nomazizi
South Africa2 reviews8.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Julia
South Africa56 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly hosts
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Patience
South Africa4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast is 👌. I was traveling with kids,booked 2 rooms if which one had two bedrooms with a small kitchen. I was able to prepare dinner for them. Very close to Kings beach. I will definitely recommend it.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Teresa
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We came off a long road trip to a friendly host. Kathy you are wonderful, efficient and attentive. We were happy with everything, perfect as a overnight stop for us. Will certainly reccomend your establishment. Although not modern, all the comforts of home that you need were available. Good value for money and the breakfast was superb. Thank you once again
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Nel
South Africa1 review8.0“Short and very sweet indeed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not much as it was what we thought it would be.
Breakfast was lovely and we enjoyed the Chef's interaction with us. Next time we will make a plan to stay longer. We only stayed for weekend and it was a rushed weekend.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Leroy
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing peaceful stay world class breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Moira
South Africa9 reviews8.0“quiet comfortable stay .close to the airport”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
extremely comfortable bed with electric blanket, nice linen breakfast good with different choices staff very accommodating
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Mickey
Israel18 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Kathy was extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was extra ordinary
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Wolfaardt
South Africa5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room With Kitchenette
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect. Excellent hosts and great breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Joseph
South Africa20 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“It was excellent and with power back up . It could have been exceptional”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
The non-availability of backup power in the load shedding. Also , the dog mess around the pathway to the dining hall.
The ever smiling faces of the staff
Stayed in July 2023
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