Blue Marlin Hotel

Blue Marlin Hotel - accommodation in Scottburgh

Description

Blue Marlin Hotel is situated in Scottburgh, about 50 kilometers due south of Durban, on the east coast of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa.

The international airport in Durban is approx. 30 minute drive by air-conditioned bus.

Nestled in sub-tropical gardens, with a sparkling pool, and ocean views to take your breath away, the Blue Marlin is one of those excellent, family oriented, hotels where guests intermingle and return year after year. Adjacent to the main pool is a "splash" pool for the very young, and our childrens play area with a trampoline, swings and jungle gym.

The hotel boasts 120 en-suite rooms with telephone, TV with MNET (South Africa's equivalent of cable TV) and a ceiling fan.

We provide baby sitting for young children, and in peak season a children's entertainer is on hand to ensure your kids are kept occupied, and you have the rest you deserve.

The Blue Marlin Hotel is located just 30 minutes south of
the Durban International Airport on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

 The mild climate has a summer rainfall and the temperatures generally fluctuate between 8-20°C in winter and 15-35°C in summer. The area is also malaria free, provides first world medical care with private hospitals a short distance away, and no cholera/typhoid immunisations are required.

The Beach

We are located almost right on the beach.

Our beach is one of the best on the coast, offering safe swimming in the warm Indian Ocean. The water temperature is seldom under 20 °C. Professional lifeguards are constantly on duty, and there are shark nets installed offshore. Surfing is also a big attraction with waves reaching between 4 and 5 feet high.

A daily walk on the beach is the order of the day for many of our guests with the Greenpoint lighthouse, not too far away, making for a decent target and and interesting resting place before heading back.

The KwaZulu-Natal coast has a lot to offer with flying, fishing, scuba diving, golf, sailing, surfing, nature walks, arts and crafts outlets and adventure activities available all year round.

Nearby sporting facilities in Scottburgh include excellent golf courses, a bowling green, scuba diving, horse riding, squash courts and of course fishing. Parents can relax while children enjoy the thrill of the water slide and a famous miniature steam train.

Famous game reserves, beaches and mountains of the
region can all be accessed within a leisurely 3 hour drive.
The area boasts numerous golf courses and is known as
the golfing capital of South Africa.

The world renowned Aliwal Shoal, located 5km directly
offshore the hotel, offers divers incredible diving in tropical
waters under the warm African sun. It is famous for hard
and soft corals, warm and cold water reef fish, sharks, turtles, whales, rays, moray eels, sponges and most especially as the dive site where divers can safely swim with the spotted ragged tooth shark between June and November.

The mild climate has a summer rainfall and the temperatures generally fluctuate between 8-20°C in winter and 15-35°C in summer. The area is also malaria free, provides first world medical care with private hospitals a short distance away, and no cholera/typhoid immunisations are required.

Attractions

The KwaZulu-Natal coast has a lot to offer with flying, fishing, scuba diving, golf, sailing, surfing, nature walks, arts and crafts outlets and adventure activities available all year round.

Nearby sporting facilities in Scottburgh include excellent golf courses, a bowling green, scuba diving, horse riding, squash courts and of course fishing. Parents can relax while children enjoy the thrill of the water slide and a famous miniature steam train.

Famous game reserves, beaches and mountains of the
region can all be accessed within a leisurely 3 hour drive.
The area boasts numerous golf courses and is known as
the golfing capital of South Africa.

The world renowned Aliwal Shoal, located 5km directly
offshore the hotel, offers divers incredible diving in tropical
waters under the warm African sun. It is famous for hard
and soft corals, warm and cold water reef fish, sharks, turtles, whales, rays, moray eels, sponges and most especially as the dive site where divers can safely swim with the spotted ragged tooth shark between June and November.

Scuba Diving

The world reknown Aliwal Shoal (located 5 kilometers directly offshore the hotel) has much to offer the diver. As one of the premier dive sites on the planet, the Aliwal Shoal boasts excellent shark diving, whale and dolphin spotting, and the reef itself.

The many experienced dive charter companies in the area offer regular courses, and scuba gear hire. So, why not learn to dive while you are on holiday and experience a whole new world - "UNDER THE SEA"?

Bowls

The Blue Marlin specialises in holidays for bowlers. We have many years of experience in this arena, and if you come out to us for a "bowls holiday" we guarantee that you will have a LOT of fun.

Golf

There are 4 golf courses within an easy 20 minute drive of the hotel. Two of these golf courses are ranked within the 100 best golf courses in South Africa.

Each has it's own charm and magnificant scenery, ranging from wild buck to spectacular sea views and frequent whale sightings. The courses range in difficulty and prestige. Special golf packages can be arranged.

In the vicinity are destinations to cater for everyone's leisure pursuits:

• Mtamvuma and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserves (rare fauna and flora, ancient an rock art and engravings)
• Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve (a variety of game and birdlife)
• Hibiscus Coast Arts and Crafts Ramble, pubs and
  restaurants
• More than 20 golf courses in close proximity, most of
  which are in the top 100 ranked courses in South Africa
• Easy access from major centres (6hrs by road from
  Johannesburg, 30 minutes by road from Durban
  Interenational Airport)
• John Gaze Gallery with work by ceramist Barry Dibb
• Royal Africa Pottery
• Beaver Creek Coffee Estate (the most southerly coffee
  farm in the world)
• CrocWorld
• Durban city life: Durban July and Gold Cup horse racing; Absa International Rugby Stadium; Sahara International Cricket Grounds; International Convention Centre; the Durban Playhouse and uShaka Marine World et

Facilities

CHILDREN WELCOME

Join in the fun of our daily and evening entertainment –
there will never be a dull moment. For parents with young
children, there is a trampoline and a baby pool. Baby sitting is provided and there is a children’s entertainer in peak school holidays.

THE BEACH

We are located almost right on the beach, which is one of
the best on the coast, offering safe swimming in the warm
Indian Ocean. The water temperature is seldom under
20°C. Professional lifeguards are constantly on duty, and
there are shark nets installed offshore. Surfing is a big
attraction with waves reaching between 4 and 5 feet high.

A daily walk on the beach is the order of the day for many
of our guests with the Greenpoint lighthouse, not too far away, making for a decent target and an interesting resting place before heading back.

WEDDINGS AND CONFERENCES

The well equipped, self-contained conference centre can
accommodate up to 100 delegates and when business is
done, there’s all the fun and relaxation you could want.

The Blue Marlin specialises in small, intimate weddings and
is ideal for a romantic honeymoon.

Conference

We take pleasure in inviting you to conference at The Blue Marlin Hotel.

Our conference facility can be set up cinema style, U-shape or classroom style for the seating of the delegates. An OHP/ Screen, TV/Video, whiteboard and flipchart are available. A Data Projector is available for hire at R500 per day. Please advise us of your of seating preference and equipment required.

In order to confirm a reservation, a non-refundable deposit in the amount of 50% is
required within 2 days of the booking and the balance is to be paid 7 days prior to
arrival. The rate quoted above is applicable until 30 November 2008.

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