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First Group La Montagne

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Superior Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
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7.6 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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100 Compensation Drive, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Place, Ballito Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Holla Trails
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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  • Sea view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1152 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1152 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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7.4 out of 10
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  • Sea view
  • 764 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballito

First Group La Montagne places you next to Boulevard Shopping Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Ballito Beach. This 3-star hotel has 120 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a private beach.

What's nearby

  • Boulevard Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ballito Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Holla Trails - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hillary Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marinerers Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Bella - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

First Group La Montagne

First Group La Montagne features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 350 per room one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes, balconies or patios, and microwaves.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

La Vita Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • B-Bar
  • Crayfish Inn
  • La Vita
  • Palm Terrace

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,679 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for ZAR 100 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of ZAR 100 per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (88 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per room (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 100 per night
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 9:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Montagne Ballito
Montagne Hotel
Montagne Hotel Ballito
La Montagne Hotel Ballito
First Group Montagne Hotel Ballito
First Group Montagne Hotel
First Group Montagne Ballito
First Group Montagne
La Montagne
First Group La Montagne Hotel
First Group La Montagne Ballito
First Group La Montagne Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at First Group La Montagne?

First Group La Montagne offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group La Montagne?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group La Montagne on Jun 22, 2026 start from $107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around First Group La Montagne?

This hotel is located in Ballito and just steps from Boulevard Shopping Centre and Ballito Beach. You'll also find Holla Trails and Hillary Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at First Group La Montagne?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at First Group La Montagne?

La Vita Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and couples treatments.

Does First Group La Montagne feature a casino on the premises?

No, First Group La Montagne doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at First Group La Montagne?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is First Group La Montagne a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an al fresco restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does First Group La Montagne have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does First Group La Montagne have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, First Group La Montagne has 3 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will First Group La Montagne allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at First Group La Montagne for a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per night. A deposit of ZAR 100 per night is collected.

Does First Group La Montagne have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from First Group La Montagne?

The closest major airport to First Group La Montagne is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 12 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at First Group La Montagne?

Yes, every guestroom at First Group La Montagne comes with a balcony/patio and some offer sea views.

Does First Group La Montagne host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at First Group La Montagne if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

First Group La Montagne Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 170 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, and propert is good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carlos Roberto

Liked: Staff & service
Very good location but it’s an older property, ceiling leak in the hallway outside our room for a couple days.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maka

Great place, enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff

Enjoyed the stay, excellent wifi, good food, excellent service, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sheng-Wen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We paid for 2 seperate rooms. Both have issues Room 1 Door does not close properly Floor dirty with sand No soap to wash hands No shower gel Unused bed has sand on bed sheet and dirt marks from the previous guests There is no switch to switch the light off Room 2 Paid for balcony with sea view but door was broken and can’t open the door Bed was sandy Shower drain is not draining and stood in a pool of dirty water Bathroom is not very clean Elevator broken so had to climb up to the 8th floor Cockroaches Mosquitoes Vent for the A/C is mouldy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zwelakhe

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

Happy chappy

Its was amazing, I was referred to this place and my ow my its a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, staff service was variable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good , but the ants , especially getting onto our food was not nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay 10/10. The property is positioned greatly. The room was nice and each balcony had gas grill for braai. They have all you need on site but there are restaurants close in walking distance and a checkers less than 5 minutes away. The staff is great. I’d like to specifically thank Sandra for finding an additional night for us when it became available. We stayed for New Year’s Eve and the fire works were amazing. They put on quite a show for the guest. All of our food and drinks were good. We were ready to extend our trip a few more days how nice everything was but they were book solid. We are really appreciative for the extra night that we were able to book even though nothing was left online. The ocean views, the pool and the beach were all great. It was my first time visiting Balitto while visiting South Africa from the US and I’ll definitely be coming back on my future trips to this beautiful country. Thank you La Montagne staff keep being great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was under construction during my stay, which is very needed. I booked a bit blindly from a TikTok review. As an American, the definition of luxury is a bit different. This property is more akin to a motel. You have a kitchenette to make meals and a grill outside on the patio that leads out to the beach. The bathrooms were a mess and moldy with barely hot water. My stay was only 48 hours so I sucked it up. There is food available on the property but it's not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has great access to the main swimming beach and is very close to a Pick n Pay. The hotel is in need of some TLC. The hotel holds functions which was noisy for us being on the pool level but they did finish at a reasonable hour.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is not the newest on the block but they are busy with renovations and improvements. This was not disturbing at all. Still an amazing stay though. Service was always friendly and no hesitation to assist with requests. Food is absolutely top notch, from breakfast to dinner. Would highly recommend to families.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

May was for Mothers

Was very pleased with the room and comfortable bed. All restaurants supplied excellent food at reasonable prices . The hotel however needs a few updated /improvements. Paint was peeling off boxes on rooms veranda, headboards need replacing .Parking spaces for SUV or large cars, very tight with pillars to maneuver around.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lift was out for the 3 days but was there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dion

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

AWFUL

What a terrible hotel - the lobby is under renovation (which was not mentioned when we booked) and the rooms are disgusting - I'd avoid like the plague!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

revendra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
House keeping poor Breakfast staff made note of the tipping system and it’s not added to the bill before introducing herself or asking if we wanted coffee. No coffee replenished in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not like in the photos

This place has seen better days. You can tell it had a good run, but now it’s very run down and highly decadent. I did not enjoy my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thokozile Valencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was moved to a different room on a daily. The place needs a serious renovations ... Owners needs to into this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patience

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday in Ballito

Stay was overall good but disappointed that the pool was under renovation when we got there. No msg or warning to let us know that the pool will be out of service especially when you coming with 3 children. Staff were abit confused on the reservation and wanted me to pay for breakfast when it clearly states on my booking that it’s inclusive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

terrible terrible

No power for a whole night … they had generator but 5th floor had no power they need to either reimburse me for this night or give me a night free !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

maria

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

Good location, good property amentities

I have stayed at La Montagne before and enjoyed it so we returned. This stay we were given an amazing 2 bedroom apartment right on promenade which was great for views and easy access to the beach. Only negative was that there were no extra blankets in the unit in winter and only 2 sets of towels for a family of 5. When we asked for extra towels, it took the entire day to get it after having to ask again in the evening. With blankets when we asked for an extra one, we were told sorry no extra blankets due to the dryer not working and no blanket was brought to us. On the whole the property is gorgeous with really excellent restaurants that are priced well with good service. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room patio door not secure from outside.

Booked the hotel for location and access to the beach. The room patio door had no key and could not be locked or closed from the outside, negating the advertised beach access. Key eventually arranged by maintenance staff, but was informed by them that the door could not be fully secured, this apparently is a problem for all rooms with a patio access. The beach access was recommended to us by locking the patio door from inside, depart room using the front door and go down through the hotel corridors to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Annelie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

Sandra in Reception was very unhelpful with putting me and my parents on the same floor or adjacent rooms. My parents room (107) - the gas braai is broken, someone has to ignite it for you every time you want to braai, only accessories to a hairdryer but no hairdryer, the outside door (which leads right to the public walkway next to the beach)- couldn’t lock - not with a key and not from the inside. The fridge drawer was cracked so badly that we couldn’t use that part of the fridge. And worst is that we literally (unless you everytime want to wait approximately 5 minutes for the elevator) had to climb stairs between our rooms to visit each other (My dad is 70 years old - they couldn’t even give us a room with an accessible shower). The cleaning and restaurant staff were amazing, unfortunately the attitude from that lady who checked us in spoiled our whole holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025