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Reviews of Blue Marlin Hotel by Dream Resorts

180 Scott Street, 4180 Scottburgh, South Africa

#19 of 34 hotels in Scottburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 362 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely views and good value for moneysa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is dated and could do with some refresh and the hairdryer's plug supplied, did not match any of the sockets in our room.

    The staff was friendly and the facilities and rooms clean. The pool and pool bar helped us relax and the views over the ocean helped us relax. Very well situated and a short walk brings you to the beach and/or town area. The rooms are comfortable and we loved the lower level room with the small outside patio area with the seaview.. defenitely the best room.. the breakfast was basic and buffet style and we really enjoyed having the variety.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great, really though your food was over priced. We just had breakfast at the hotel, but dinner elsewhere.

    I thought your food was over priced.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Great family holiday location - good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Buildings and furniture were a bit "tired".

    Staff were excellent - friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Nostalgic and great stay on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For a hotel, they did not have undercover parking available and you had to pay to park.

    It was nostalgic as we grew up in the area passing the hotel and finally decided to stay over on a trip to Durban. Rooms were large with a lovely sea view. Cool sea breeze to help with the Scottburgh heat. Staff were friendly. They made an effort to arrange our meals as we have dietary requirements.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    I would not be going to stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I was dissapointed in the food in general, Compared to other 3 star hotels I have stayed at the food was the worst.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Fair.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels were dirty.😡

    The staff was friendly, underwhelming breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Perfect Holiday ruined by incompetent Chef.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Al le Carte Chef was Hopeless.Couldnt prepare a decent garlic roll..or any dish decently. Chef a total disgrace to the Resort.

    Location was perfect.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There werent as many food choices on the buffet

    The hotel had a full entertainment program that was kids friendly throught our december stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thing was perfect

    Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and tidy, bed was super comfy. Lots if entertainment for the kids ie. Mini golf jungle gym, outdoor chess, trampoline and of course the swimming pool.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we couldn't swim at the beach because of water pollution, but we drove down the coast a little and that was fine.

    The hotel is great! Friendly helpful staff, who are always ready and willing to help. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast and dinner. The pizzas were fantastic. Great pool area, my kids enjoyed the baby pool. Beautiful view.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful location, wonderful staff but no vegan options
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Our bathroom was a little gross: it smelt very damp all the time. It was very clean. Just the smell. No vegan options at the restaurant for lunch and dinner. You can ofcourse remove the cheese from meals but then the meals are very unfulfilling as there is absolutely no vegan protein. I did ask the hotel months in advance to please have vegan options at brekkie: and only halfway through the stay, were we offered some vegan sausages at brekkie. So I'd recommend bringing alot of nuts, nut butter, protein bars and shakes for all the vegans.

    The location was unbelievable. We had a room that was dead centre on the 3rd floor facing the ocean. OMG, the morning sun ups and the evening lightning storms over the water were too magical to describe. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Our luggage arrived a day later and they just looked after it at reception for us.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was not all the way nice especially at the restaurant

    Checking in and out was efficient. Reasonably clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    A great spot for a weekend away. Lovely pool, good views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a wedding on and guests weren’t informed prior to the booking. I feel that the wedding party took up a lot of the hotel space and it was really noisy. We could only be checked in at 2pm so it was a bit of a wait and we couldn’t be accommodated a bit earlier. I think the hotel could have been a bit more attentive to their guests.

    The view from the hotel is lovely. The bar areas are a great space to have drinks. They offer a buffet breakfast which is really convenient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Overall comfortable, convenient location and pleasant service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast has a limited set of food options, could be expanded/upgraded

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water in the shower/bath was luke warm and not hot at all. The TV HDMI cable did not work when wanting to connect to a laptop.

    The food was great and the facilities and games were fun. Only thing is the put put/mini golf course was not clean to play on and needs a little refurbishment.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    7.0
    Stunning ocen view and easy accessible to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel opens for public day visit and we felt our privacy was little bit taken away at the common area like the pool. But we understand, this is the other way of generating revenue. Some staff at the kitchen need to be trained to make everyone feel welcome. There is one staff who even took our coffee and food before finishing to eat. Let alone she didn't even ask if we are done.

    The most amazing thing in this resort is the ocen view and the ocean breeze in the morning. Their rooms are quite big and best for family holiday. The food was also good and served on time. We were served mainly by two couple in the restaurant, the made our stay memorable. The hotel also do daily activities, which keeps us busy most of the time. The best was Karooke night, it was fun and my kids enjoyed to the fullest.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet to close to basin

    Nothing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall an enjoyable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Generator not operational during loadshedding. No emergency lights on stairs and other strategic points

    Helpfull staff, take away breakfast option

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed our stay there and the staff made it a very pleasant experience, sea views great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Some locks on the widows would allow partial opening without the risk of the local monkeys getting into the rooms to search for food - there were warning signs about this but the windows could be either locked shut or left open but unlocked. Just a small point but sometimes it is good to have fresh air rather than rely on the a/c or ceiling fans.

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice pool and grounds. Good choice of foods from menus. Breakfast was plentiful and with a very good range of options.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    Dream by the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Repeated menu offered for prepaid dinner package.

    Excellent Service rendered by Restaurant staff member viz. Michelle. Very impressed with her efficient service.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy generator

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful location with amazing views. great spot for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, super friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Supper buffet was a bit limited

    Nice pool area and view

    Stayed in April 2023

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