The Protea Hotel Marine overlooks the sands of Pollock Beach in Port Elizabeth. Accommodation is in 73 rooms, all of which have an ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, tea/coffee station and hairdryer. Facilities at the hotel include a ladies cocktail bar, an action bar and 2 restaurants (the Connaught Room serves breakfast and carvery dinners. the De Kelder Seafood Restaurant and Grill specialises in seafood and steaks) and conference venues which can accommodate up to 120 delegates.