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First Group Margate Sands

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single 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.
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What's nearby

  • Hibiscus Mall Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Margate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ramsgate Beach - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Uvongo Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crayfish Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Village Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Strawberry - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Flight Deck Pub & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

First Group Margate Sands

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Margate Sands
Margate Sands Apartment
Sands Margate
Sands Hotel Margate Kent
First Group Margate Sands Apartment
First Group Sands Apartment
First Group Sands
First Group Margate Sands Margate
First Group Margate Sands Apartment
First Group Margate Sands Apartment Margate

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 Swedish 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.

First Group Margate Sands Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Think twice

Place needs a serious upgrade, please INSPECT property as your credibility as hotels.com is on the line! There were cockroaches in room, they only sprayed doom and next day we as guests had to stay in the room. I have used this website for 12 yrs and have never been so horrified at the state of a hotel and the way they handled this issue. Please investigate!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KEITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A good family apartment

Helpful friendly service, although this property is probably quite old maybe 20yrs old it has been maintained very well, linen of a high standard and comfortable tv dst channels work well and free wi-fi works well. Would recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mildred Nomvana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Uncomfortable stay

The noise level from the pool kept us awake my child could not get to bed.The pool closure time should be brought earlier than 10pm.There should be more activities for the kids the game room as advertised was not found on the property.The wet floors of residents going up and down from beach and pool hazardous ,cleaners should be on duty to attend to this,it was always filthy.My bathroom ceiling was broken and there was no filter to dry our bathroom up after taking a shower too much dampness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Pieter

Travelled with family
On our arrival they placed us on the 8th floor after requesting ground floor, they moved us to a property with water streaming through light fitting... fire hazard. They moved us to a next room and that was acceptable, WILL NEVER RETURN, very noisy club next door
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

max

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thembisile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thembisile

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a very exciting stay we enjoyed throughout Would like to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

NL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Gerhard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down and dirty in general. The apartment is very spacious and had nice views of the ocean, the main reason we booked this.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

papama

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Herman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kavir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sudheer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

good job

It was amazing,the stuff were friendly and i loved the Entertainment. i won a hamper in the raffle .good job staff .keep it up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

GREAT STAY

Was a guys trip away and was every bit of amazing. the venue was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Zamo

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Zamo

Travelled with family

Clean

they need to improve on cleaning services I was disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Ajuree

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unpleasant stay

my stay was unpleasant...1. extremely noisy place could not sleep @all. complained to no avail. corridor tiles broken - led to tripping and unsafe in wet weather. No wifi as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Prenusha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Noise

Too noisy, both inside and outside the hotel premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Hammad Zubair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad WK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khanyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Khanyo

Had a fantastic experience during our stay... friendly & professional staff...clean premises!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation. Ideally situated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An awesome getaway

Was amazing All staff was very accommodating good views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019