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First Group Margate Sands

4.0 star property
Beach apartment with full-service spa and outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, fishing
Outdoor pool
Garden
Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Private kitchen
Hallway

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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William O'Connor Drive, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, 4275
  • Place, Hibiscus Mall Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Margate Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Uvongo Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Margate (MGH)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Margate

A family-friendly stay in Margate awaits you at First Group Margate Sands. Within steps you'll find Margate Beach and Hibiscus Mall Centre within a 15-minute stroll. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and each apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and free toiletries. A living room, a dining area and a DVD player are also available. .A day of pampering at La Vita Spa can include hot stone massages, body wraps and facials along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Additionally, you'll find an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free supervised childcare. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Hibiscus Mall Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Margate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ramsgate Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Uvongo Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Desroches Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Waffle House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Royal Bakery - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

First Group Margate Sands

Beach apartment with full-service spa and outdoor pool
First Group Margate Sands offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly First Group Margate Sands. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Margate apartment is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
First Group Margate Sands offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the apartment's full-service spa, La Vita Spa. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 63 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Group Margate Sands

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at First Group Margate Sands?

First Group Margate Sands offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at First Group Margate Sands?

Yep, First Group Margate Sands has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to First Group Margate Sands?

The closest beach to First Group Margate Sands is Margate Beach (0.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at First Group Margate Sands?

Yep, La Vita Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does First Group Margate Sands have a pool?

First Group Margate Sands has an outdoor pool.

Is First Group Margate Sands family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, an arcade and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that First Group Margate Sands is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at First Group Margate Sands?

No, First Group Margate Sands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at First Group Margate Sands?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at First Group Margate Sands?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.