Blue Marlin Hotel by Dream Resorts

Still a lovely place. Still a lovely vibe. Good value! Very neat, very well kept. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Safe parking. Close to everything. Will be back - again. Best hot chocolate in KZN! Best eggs benedict in SA! Best views in Scottburgh....

Blue Marlin has been the perfect destination for my daughter's birthday. Our stay have been fabulous from checking in to checking out. We arrived few minutes before 14h00, was granted check in as the room was ready. Easy check in, along with Blue Marlin's informative pamphlet. Our receptionist Bandile assisted us with showing the room, which was a superior deluxe room - Perfect for a family (My partner, Myself and Our 1 year old daughter). Cleanliness and the interior design... breathtaking. The smart tv, safe, extra blanket, bar fridge, kettle, and huge cupboard to place your clothes. View of the ocean from the Balcony... breathtaking. Room is very spacious for my baby to crawl and play around. Minor setbacks were, I found a pill under a bed, brownish pill, Luckily I found it on time before my daughter saw it. The shower had no shower door, water was spiraling on the floor, had to use towels to dry it up. Luckily we had Ayanda, our lovely housekeeper, to make sure our room stays spotless. Also the pool construction and kiddies area being out of order. Service during Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner was outstanding, travelling with a child can be difficult, but My daughter behaved and felt like she's at home, because of the friendly staff and both Duty Managers. Why would we not comeback?. Blue Marlin, Thank you kindly for making us feel at home. We will definitely come back for the pool

I would not suggest you stay in the penthouse ,nothing works ,the stove does not work ,the water stays warm and does not get hot,the safe does not work and the microwave was entry level for the penthouse.I complained to maintenance they came up but nothing was fixed.Truly did not enjoy my visit this time.

Rooms OK. Service good. Cleanliness good. Food average. Amenities good. Our stay spoilt by noisy guests from conferences. Shouting and talking loudly in the corridors late at night. Noise levels in the dining room very unpleasant. If you want a few days of peace and quiet go somewhere else.

I have been a rare visitor to the KwaZulu Natal South Coast over the years. A prime holiday destination for tourists, the majority of whom are South Africans. My in-laws and their extended family have holidayed here for many years. So, when given the opportunity to visit I jumped at the chance to head to the town of Scottburgh and the Blue Marlin Hotel The province of KwaZulu Natal is associated with a host of words that begin with “B”. The main four being bush, berg, beach & battlefields. But now here in the seaside town of Scottburgh, on the south coast with views of the sand, shoreline and sea it seemed all things “S” were more appropriate. From my vantage point in the hotel’s sub-tropical gardens, I could see swimmers, both in the sea and the saltwater tidal swimming pool on the seafront. There were bodyboarders riding waves in the surf. Having previously being shark caging diving on the south coast I also knew that there were a variety of sharks out there. Scuba diving is a big draw down here to with the world renowned Aliwal Shoal just offshore. Let’s not forget that there are also seasonal whales migrating along the coast between July and November. And my last “S” which I hope to encounter some day is the “greatest shoal on earth.” The sardine run, which peaks on the south coast in the KwaZulu Natal winter months. The Blue Marlin Hotel makes for an ideal holiday destination and base for exploring the many coastal towns that line the beaches here. Plus, all the above-mentioned activities along with so many more from golf to games reserves. You could take a romantic break, a friend’s together getaway or a family holiday spanning the generations. The large hotel grounds and gardens have plenty of green space with well kept lawns, palm trees and a variety of colourful indigenous plants. The grass areas have sun loungers & umbrellas as does the patio areas that surround the hotel swimming pools. For those seeking shade there are also pagodas and awnings to relax under. For the younger family members, away form the pools, there are outdoor and indoor play areas, a giant outdoor chess board, games room and if required a baby-sitting service. As I am a big breakfast fan, hotel days start off in the best fashion with a great buffet selection. There are options, delicacies, here for everyone. Along with the regular juices, fruits and cereals there are so many hot options for a full ‘South African’. If you like your eggs in the morning, with a smile, there are two dedicated manned hot plates offering everything from overflowing omelettes to fried over easy cooked in front of you. I mixed in mutton sausages, cheese grillers and lamb kidneys to kick start my day. Continuing the hospitality theme. Pre evening dinner you can take a drink at the pool side Blu bar or inside at the Ibis bar. We took advantage of both before taking our seats in the busy Lighthouse restaurant. The evening menus so much. I may be labelling myself as a buffet man, but I pa

The staff were extremely polite and welcoming. The rooms were exceptionally neat and clean, with lovely views . The hotel has great amenities with easy access to the beach. Blue Marlin is centrally situated , close to the town of Scottburgh .

Good value. Great kids entertainment. Best hot chocolate. Super location. Great wifi signal throughout the.hotrl and gardens plus a generator during load shedding. Well done staff for making our stay super enjoyable.

The Blue Marlin is a great venue and it brings back many good memories from when I stayed at the hotel as a child BUT there is a massive problem at the hotel which will no doubt chase away many of your paying guests... there is absolutely no control over the noise levels of other guests/ day visitors and its a free for all....partying in the rooms and all over the hotel, loud music and shouting until 4am in the morning, rooms that become bars with loud music and drunk guests, banging doors and shouting loudly. Many of the other guests experienced the same issue. My opinion is that management merely looks the other way and their apologies are standard issue, with NOTHING being done about it. You will end up being a night club for unruly visitors, and if I were a timeshare member, I would certainly avoid this hotel...sadly. I'm sure that I will receive the same, stock standard response from management saying how sorry they are, but sadly nothing will be done about this and the deterioration will continue. Very sad for people who have been coming to the Blue Marlin for years on end. The Cutty Sark Hotel will be a viable alternative as the Blue Marlin Disco Nightmare continues. Regards, Mark

What is supposed to be a stres free holiday turned into a nightmare from the food pizza coming cold to the chips being undercooked. Other people from the outside coming in and using the facilities like they paid for the stay. Having a outside people having a disco amd treating it like a night club you can't even open your windows and night to hear the ocean and feel the tranquility of the beach as all you her is rave disco music. The rooms do not have all the necessities they once gave their guests. Less toilet paper, no body wash less tissue paper. A hotel should meet the needs of their guests that is why you go there . The lawn is unkept. We are regulars but this stay finally made our decision to go to their opposition Cuty Sark premier as guaranteed your needs will be met. The staff here at Blue marlin "new" staff make like you are a pesent, rude and intiteled and you must wait untill your room is ready after the time you are allowed in your room. Never waist your money as you will be paying for everyone else from the outside to enjoy at your expense. Oh and font worry to do dinner bed and breakfast or Bed and breakfast just bring your own food as either outside people or guests did, ordering from Spur and eating on the verandah as you trying to eat the meal that you ordered that was wrong when brought to you. We will never come here again do not be a fool go else where they have lost one guest and more will follow suit. Rather call this hotel Nightmare Disco Fiesta Hotel. The final straw opening your at 2.00 am after you have been confined to your room like a prisioner trying too hear a bit of the ocean and smell the beach air you hear people still enjoying the facilities you paid for and taking at the top of their voices. If you want to be stressed come here.