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Reviews of Blue Marlin Hotel by Dream Resorts

180 Scott Street, 4180 Scottburgh, South Africa

#20 of 33 hotels in Scottburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 352 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 September 2021

    9.0
    I had an amazing time🥰❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place was just exptional 👌

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water could be slightly warmer.

    Everything. Clean. Pristine and crisp bedding. Friendly staff and personalized service. Will be back!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2021

    9.0
    Good value for money!We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast exceeded my expectations! Well done to the chef!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great bar and vibe!

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2021

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionists need some refresher training. They don't handle their positions in a professional manner.

    Family room exceeded my expectations, family was impressed.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2021

    7.0
    Pleasant enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dirty carper and stains on the wall.

    The food was fantastic

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2021

    7.0
    Disappointed at the fact that we had to pay for breakfast and it was supposed to be included
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They stated that breakfast was included but we had to pay for the breakfast. The receipt did state breakfast included but we had to pay

    The room was good

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    It wa was perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything perfect place Especially the booze

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked but only to find that when I was on my way going to check in at 19:00 they called me and told me that I have booked 2 rooms for adults whereas I did specify on the booking that I'll be travelling with kids. I had to book alse where and they refused with refund

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    6.0
    Family Spot in the heart of Scottburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 8 nights

    food and drink was over priced

    Food is plentiful but gets a bit repetitive over a week.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    6.0
    The stay was enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast is very average other than for the egg counter. Dinner was very very average and I will not opt for this choice in future. The quality of the meat and other dishes is not good. I had two dishes that was worth eating and that wad cauliflour bake and the curry on the first night.

    The family room I upgraded myself to was spacious and nice. The double rooms “superior” is very small.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV was not clear maybe in my room that's just about it clear picture will do

    The view the food the room the ambiance everything was like home away from home

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Magnificent getaway at Blue Marlin Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish I had booked a few more days to make the most of it but next time will do.

    Friendly, pleasant, humble staff & the restuarant team checked on us often while at the pool area. Breakfast was set up well with a variety. Meals were at a reasonable cost. We were comfortable & relaxed due to the excellent security in place. Also the gate that leads to the ocean has a daily password. Well organized 👌 There is a spa inside the hotel to which I had a good relaxed spa treatment. I have recommended this hotel to my friends & family, & they will be booking into the penthouse.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    2.0
    Very disappointing, the noise, poor food yet expensive, poor communication and uncomfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Firstly the noise was so unbearable, fireworks at the hotel and just outside the hotel, we couldn’t sleep, the food was expensive for nothing, tasteless, for the amount we paid for the accommodation it was not worth it.

    Honestly nothing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to walk through the restaurant to get to our room.

    absolutely beautiful hotel. Lovely, friendly staff. Food was delicious, we had buffet dinner and breakfast. Pool area is beautiful. The Saturday night we checked in, they had lovely music!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Weekend away with the wife and kids. Excellent onsite facilities such as a game room, outside play area, swimming pools,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No gym facility

    Friendly staff Clean room Great food Great cocktails Location Onsite facilities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are old and need upgrading. Lots of ants on the grass and seating areas. They can work on cleaning the bathrooms more, a lot of mould spots in the bathroom. The Kitchen needs an upgrade. Your food is a low 5/10 and with the amount of money you spend to stay there you can at least upgrade your bay marines and your food selection. Overall time for an upgrade on the kitchen and the cutlery and crockery

    Close to the beach. Location is prime.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Around excellently run and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel excellent food and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked Superior 2 rooms for the family. We booked and paid for Superior sea view rooms. Room 1was a great big room although it was semi garden/sea view.The 2nd room was a mutch smaller garden view room.The hotel said they were not informed. They said the hotel was full and that they would try to accommodate us.So we had to settle for a much smaller "semi sea view" room The mattress in one of the rooms was totaly worn out

    Nice settings

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV was not clear

    The staff were always friendly and accommodating. Really great service.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didnt like the fact that time passed so quickly and we had to go back home.

    We would recommend Blue Marlin to anyone. We had a wonderful time. Family friendly. Clean comfortable rooms with great views. Activities when weather isnt great. Access to Scottburgh's main beach. Exellent spa if you want to relax. Friendly helpfull staff and dont forget...amazing food!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    1.0
    I am so unhappy. The rating is misleading
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpets are dirty and smelly. Bathroom is old. Phone was bar music too loud

    Its close to a nice beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    5.0
    Pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in our room and it was cold and raining....and asked for twin beds and arrived in a room with double bed ...

    Location good breakfast we kept early fir shuttle but had a packed breakfast very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Your staff to wear smart shorts when it's hot

    Amazing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    6.0
    Tge hotel was well located and the staff were friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was unfortunate that the power went out most days and the hotel’s generator did not work so we were left with no electricity or internet. The hot water was also effected at times. The bathroom was very small and water egressed from the shower over the floor and into the bedroom.

    The staff were outstanding throughout our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

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