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First Group Margate Sands

4.0 star property
Beach apartment with outdoor pool and family fun

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Beach nearby, fishing
Hallway
Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Garden
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

Margate

First Group Margate Sands places you next to Margate Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Hibiscus Mall Centre. This 4-star apartment building has 63 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Hibiscus Mall Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Margate Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ramsgate Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Uvongo Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

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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 outdoor pool and family fun
Guests staying at First Group Margate Sands enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Other amenities at this beach apartment building include a meeting room, an arcade/game room, and a terrace.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. A flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.

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

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

  • Beach nearby

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property 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, 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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
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.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

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

Are free cancellation options available at First Group Margate Sands?

First Group Margate Sands offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of First Group Margate Sands?

This apartment is located in Margate, just steps from Margate Beach. You'll also find Ramsgate Beach and Uvongo Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

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

Is there a spa at First Group Margate Sands?

La Vita Spa is the apartment's spa and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and hydrotherapy.

Does First Group Margate Sands feature a casino at the property?

No, First Group Margate Sands doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at First Group Margate Sands?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about First Group Margate Sands?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen and bathrobes in each apartment with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at First Group Margate Sands?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does First Group Margate Sands have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, First Group Margate Sands doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will First Group Margate Sands allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at First Group Margate Sands.

How far is the airport from First Group Margate Sands?

The closest major airport to First Group Margate Sands is Margate (MGH), which is 2.1 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at First Group Margate Sands?

Yes, every apartment at First Group Margate Sands comes with a balcony with some featuring sea views.

Does First Group Margate Sands offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at First Group Margate Sands.