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Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, scuba diving, snorkeling
Exterior
Superior Room | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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180 Scott Street, Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, 4180
  • Aliwal Shoal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Scottburgh Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Scottburgh Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts

3-star Scottburgh hotel with restaurant
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Bathrooms are shared.
Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a waterslide, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mangwanani Dream Spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a waterslide. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

A business center is on site at this 3-star property. This all-inclusive hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Bottled liquor included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Tennis
Tennis rackets
Kids club
Childcare

Lessons/classes/games

Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surf lessons
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Trampoline
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Blue Marlin Hotel Scottburgh
Blue Marlin Scottburgh

Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kavitha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very disappointing stay.
Been to Blue Marlin in 2022 it was an unforgettable experience and fast became a firm favourite as a family get away. We were astounded by the food and service. We highly reccommended this resort to our family and friends. Our recent visit was shockingly and dismally disappointing. The food was below average especially for the price. The majority of workers were reluctant to serve us and took our drink menu after we had already completed our meals. Our bed had no sheets on them. The bar could not serve us even though we were enjoying the pool. We were asked to place orders at the resturant. There was no music playing at the bar killing the ambience. The pressure in the shower was so low bathing became uncomfortable barely getting enough water. Unfortunately we will not be recommending this place and maybe we will return when the standards resume to what we had experienced previously.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Thimu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Average resort
Stay was good... The pool though was not at its best. On Room service requests you need to pay R20 for someone to bring something to your room. The staff where friendly and their rooms where cleaned at ol time.. Breakfast don't have a lot of variety .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Devarani

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A holiday ruined by drunk guest and aggressive GM
On December 27, 2023, when we checked into the Blue Marlin Hotel, we were allocated to room 303 on the 3rd floor, directly opposite room 301, a self-catering unit. There was already a party in session in 301 when we checked in just after 2 p.m. after dinner, about 9:30 p.m., the party carried on with the noise getting louder due to the guests being drunk. I called reception and complained several times, the security came up struggled to get them to stop, Eventually they did but became angry and upset with us for closing or ending there party, 20 minutes later, the guest from 301 banged and kicked our door waking up my children in fear, they were screaming and shouting for us to open the door, I refused and called for the duty manager, he asked us not leave and stationed a security outside our room. My kids were scared and afraid cried to go home, when I approached the hotel the next morning for a refund due to events that had taken place the previous night, the GM refused us a refund and forced us to take a room that was a downgrade from room 303, the GM of the hotel verbally and almost physically abused us, the GM of this hotel had chased us out several times, almost using the "f" word, but I realized that my husband was recording the conversation. He forced us to take another room because he wouldn't approve a refund; he made me cry continuously and felt no empathy for the fear that was inflicted upon my children the night before. The GM was truly heartless and rude.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lungi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wi-Fi signal was weak in our room. However, the hotel is clean and kids enjoyed the indoor play area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Excellent service. Good food. Very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family hotel. Staff are lovely and friendly but it does seem like a lot of them are new and learning the ropes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

lavendren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach getaway
What a great break with the family, awesome venue with great friendly staff environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Marsalthea A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

JL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great enjoyable stay
Great service, friendly staff. They always try there best even under difficult conditions with Covid. Some rooms are slightly old but they are extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Marlin
The hotel was clean and tidy as well as the rooms. There was access to sanitizers all over the hotel. The breakfast was too basic for me though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay, friendly staff and overall good service.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Sm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and position
Overall we had a very good stay, would go again. If only the waitron service was as good as the front desk and check in staff, who were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
A lovely stay with staff that couldn't do enough to help. We had fantastic views from our room and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

AB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience
I never slept here, they wouldn't upgrade me even though I was willing to pay. The room was terrible, small bathroom and shower. Very disappointed. Please can you load my point since they refused to refund. I never stayed in this place and had to pay for Zimbali
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Al

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
Staff are amazing, excellent friendly service. Fantastic location just a few minutes to the beach. Room 9 was clean and modern. All facilities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel, friendly service
Absolutely great time at a fabulous hotel, many thanks to the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rishaad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Marlin
Very friendly staff. Family orientated. Impressed with the cleanliness. 2 minute walk away from the scottborugh beach. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019