William O'Connor Drive, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, 4275
What's nearby
Hibiscus Mall Centre - 14 min walk
Margate Beach - 5 min drive
Uvongo Beach - 8 min drive
Ramsgate Beach - 9 min drive
Southbroom Beach - 20 min drive
Getting around
Margate (MGH) - 7 min drive
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 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 such as washing machines and fridges.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
63 apartments
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
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 cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Beach
Direct access to the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Spa services
Hydrotherapy
Aromatherapy
Swedish massages
Body wraps
Body treatments
Hot stone massages
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Free supervised childcare
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Ping pong table
Games room
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Terrace
Barbecue
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
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Wedding services
Hair salon
Corner/local shop
Things to do
Fishing on site
Tennis on site
Racquetball/squash on site
Sailing nearby
Golf 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 that 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 that you 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, neither pets nor service animals are 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 on-site activities such as fishing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site 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
3 Nov 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 Dec 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 Nov 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
2 Oct 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 Mar 2022
NL
NL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Dec 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 Aug 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 Mar 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 Oct 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 Mar 2020
Great
Sham
Sham, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2020
Zamo
Zamo, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Mar 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
4 Mar 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
2 Mar 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 Dec 2019
Hammad Zubair
Hammad Zubair, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2019
Brilliant!
Muhammad WK
Muhammad WK, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 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
5 Aug 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
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10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2019
Amazing stay and front desk staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Ideally located.