William O'Connor Drive, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, 4275
What's nearby
Hibiscus Mall Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Margate Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Uvongo Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Ramsgate Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Margate (MGH) - 7 min drive
King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
La Capannina - 2 min drive
The Blue Strawberry - 14 min walk
Royal Bakery - 11 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
Keg & Galleon - 2 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
First Group Margate Sands is a great choice for a stay in Margate. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like washing machines and refrigerators.
Languages
English
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Property amenities
Beach
Direct access to the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Spa services
Body wraps
Body treatments
Facials
Swedish massages
Hot stone massages
Manicures and pedicures
Hydrotherapy
Aromatherapy
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Free supervised childcare
Kitchen
Refrigerator (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
Dining
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Bathrobes
Towels provided
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Table tennis
Arcade/game room
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Terrace
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
1 meeting room
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Convenience store
Hair salon
Wedding services
Things to do
Racquetball/squash on site
Tennis on site
Fishing on site
Golf 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 rooms
Special features
Spa
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.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
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
Does First Group Margate Sands offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First Group Margate Sands does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at First Group Margate Sands?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at First Group Margate Sands?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First Group Margate Sands?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Group Margate Sands?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at First Group Margate Sands and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as fishing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. First Group Margate Sands also has spa services and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Does First Group Margate Sands have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
Does First Group Margate Sands have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony.
What's the area around First Group Margate Sands like?
First Group Margate Sands is located a short 14-minute walk from Hibiscus Mall Centre.
First Group Margate Sands Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,2/10
Staff & service
6,0/10
Amenities
7,6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
03 November 2023
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.
KEITH
KEITH, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2023
Mildred Nomvana
Mildred Nomvana, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 December 2022
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 November 2022
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
Pieter
Pieter, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 October 2022
max
max, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 May 2022
Very pleasant stay
Thembisile
Thembisile, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2022
It was a very exciting stay we enjoyed throughout
Would like to come back again
Thembisile
Thembisile, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 March 2022
NL
NL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 December 2021
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.
Gerhard
Gerhard, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2021
papama
papama, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
18 June 2021
Herman
Herman, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2021
Kavir
Kavir, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2021
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
sudheer
sudheer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2020
GREAT STAY
Was a guys trip away and was every bit of amazing. the venue was clean and the staff were friendly.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 March 2020
Great
Sham
Sham, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 March 2020
Zamo
Zamo, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
08 March 2020
Clean
they need to improve on cleaning services I was disappointed
Zamo
Zamo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
04 March 2020
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.
Ajuree
Ajuree, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
02 March 2020
Noise
Too noisy, both inside and outside the hotel premises.
Prenusha
Prenusha, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 December 2019
Hammad Zubair
Hammad Zubair, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 December 2019
Brilliant!
Muhammad WK
Muhammad WK, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2019
Khanyo
Had a fantastic experience during our stay... friendly & professional staff...clean premises!
Khanyo
Khanyo, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
05 August 2019
Amazing accommodation. Ideally situated.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2019
An awesome getaway
Was amazing All staff was very accommodating good views
Rakesh
Rakesh, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2019
Amazing stay and front desk staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Ideally located.