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The Ark Guesthouse on the Marina Martinique waterways
Marina Martinique · Jeffreys Bay · South Africa

THE ARK

"A mini Italy on the water" — guest review
★ 4.3 Guest rating
2 Waterside rooms
Marina living
🐦 Birdlife on the balcony
★ 4.392 Google reviews
2En-suite rooms
King & QueenBed options
WatersideMarina balconies
StockedWelcome trays
Stay · Drift · Unwind

A Mediterranean escape on the Jeffreys Bay waterways

Tucked into the canals of Marina Martinique, The Ark trades the surf-town bustle for still water, birdsong, and Italian-villa calm — ten minutes from Supertubes, a world away from the crowds.

Marina Martinique

Salt-water canals right off your balcony — South Africa's open-water swimming venue.

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Detail-obsessed

Candles, robes, filtered water, fresh milk and biscuits waiting in your room.

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Supertubes nearby

The world-famous break and JBay's restaurants are a short drive away.

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Safe & serene

A secure estate where the loudest thing at night is the water.

Sleeping Arrangements

Two rooms, both on the water

Each room is en-suite, air-conditioned, and stocked like the owners are expecting someone they like: filtered water, coffee and tea, biscuits, robes, warm blankets.

The Honey RoomRoom photo — Honey Room
Room 01

The Honey Room

King bed · En-suite · Private balcony with marina view
Romantic favourite

Wake to birdlife over the water. Welcome tray with 5L filtered water, fresh milk, coffee, tea and biscuits included.

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The Lakeview RoomRoom photo — Lakeview Room
Room 02

The Lakeview Room

Queen bed · En-suite · Self-catering ready
Business & longer stays

"Self-catering to the next level" — spacious, immaculate, and picture-perfect over the lake. Ideal for a getaway or a working week.

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What We Offer

The details guests write home about

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Filtered water & tray

5L filtered water, milk, coffee, tea and biscuits in-room.

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Stocked bathrooms

Towels, candles, soaps, creams — down to the small things.

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Bathrobes & blankets

Warm extras provided, not requested.

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Air conditioning

Comfortable in any season, with heating for winter.

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Secure parking

Free parking inside the estate.

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Free Wi-Fi

Connected throughout the property.

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Friendly hosts

Owner-run, with resident dogs and a cat guests adore.

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Waterside balconies

Sunrise over the canals, birdlife included.

Prime Location

On the canals, close to everything

1032 Port Au Prince Circle, Marina Martinique, Jeffreys Bay — the quiet side of a famous surf town.

Marina Martinique swimming

Open-water swims and canal walks right outside.

Supertubes & Main Beach

World-class surf and JBay's beaches, a short drive away.

Restaurants & Fountains Mall

Shopping and dining minutes from the estate.

Easy N2 access

Well placed for Garden Route and Gqeberha travel.

Guest Experiences

What our guests say

4.3
★★★★ · 92 Google reviews
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"I can't tell you how beautiful this place is. It's a mini Italy — super clean, stunning. Book it!"

— Google review
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"The Honey Room's balcony view and birdlife were amazing — and the owners are awesome."

— Google review
★★★★★

"Cozy rooms, modern inside and out, very secure. We'll definitely be visiting again."

— Google review
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Things to know

Check-in & out

  • Check-in from 14:00
  • Check-out by 10:00
  • WhatsApp ahead for late arrivals

Guest notes

  • Quiet estate — please respect neighbours
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Friendly pets on the property

Booking

  • Book direct on WhatsApp — no fees
  • Fast confirmation from the owners
  • Also listed on Booking.com
Ready to book?

Your waterside escape is waiting

Message the owners directly — quick replies, no booking-site commissions, and the best available rate.

A Owner-hosted · Marina Martinique · Jeffreys Bay
WhatsApp 084 512 7747 Call the owners