First Group creates magical and lasting memories for everyone, all the time.
To cater for the diverse needs of our guests, First Group has developed a portfolio of business and leisure accommodation providing customers with a full spectrum of hospitality options including weddings, conferencing, wellness spas, entertainment, and activities. First Group offers superior customer service and resort management, creating memorable experiences at incredible destinations.

Featured Offers

Grab your crew and give them the total package on a Midweek Getaway!

Enjoy a 7-night getaway at one of our 23 destinations around South Africa.

Enjoy a 4-night midweek getaway at one of our 23 destinations around South Africa.

Stay longer for less.
Book any 4 or more nights and SAVE 15%.

Extend your stay and save.
Book any 3 nights and SAVE 10%.

Last minute getaway for less. Book within 3 days of arrival and SAVE 15%.

Book your trip 90 days prior to arrival and SAVE an incredible 10%.

Treat yourself and that special someone to a rejuvenating spa getaway!

Spoil yourselves with a decadent, luxury midweek spa experience at Magalies Park.

Get the girls together, hit the road and enjoy a 3 Night Girls Getaway!

Treat your loved one to romantic luxury with our countryside couple’s getaway.

Get your Bae-Cation on with a 4-night midweek couple’s getaway.

Embrace romance with a magical South Coast couple’s getaway.

Escape to the beautiful South Coast for a romantic couple’s getaway.

Getaway for 3-nights and enjoy a variety of local attractions around the Mother City.

Explore the Mother City with this amazing Cape Town Explorer package.

Discover why Durban is the Sunshine City, with our midweek explorer offer.

Discover 'extreme' with our amazing South Coast Adventure offer.

Refresh & re-energise. Treat yourself to a relaxing & pampering countryside getaway.

Visit Qwantani and take advantage of our unbelievable 4-night midweek dinner, bed & breakfast package!

PROPERTY CATEGORIES

Where to stay and play - enough entertainment for an eternity. Bush, beach or berg, our South African resorts cater for the entire family offering an incredible array of on-site activities, restaurants, kids entertainment and more.

Self-catering holidays are all the rage, allowing guests to tailor their perfect holiday experience as they see fit. First Group welcomes you to our self-catering apartments and self-catering lodges – designed for the perfect, self-catering holidays!

Welcome to First Group Hotels and Suites – South Africa’s choice for premier hotel accommodation, featuring high-end service, quality-curated facilities, and the amazing locales and entertainment options that you deserve.

Visit with us for your next holiday, and discover for yourself what makes us the leaders in affordable hotels, hotel specials, and amazing hotel experiences. From chic, all-suite business-focused accommodation to your ultimate, all-inclusive family resort holiday, our First Group Hotel promise is to create lasting and magical memories for everyone, all the time.

First Group has added to its portfolio a collection of exclusive world-class accommodation selection for the discerning guest in South Africa.

EXPLORE OUR PROPERTIES

Each property in the First Group collection offers a unique and exciting experience, with over 20 properties in Southern Africa that span across diverse locations.

La Montagne Resort offers affordable Ballito accommodation on the beach, with stunning sea views and the sophisticated charm that is Ballito

Welcome to Magalies Park - a peaceful retreat nestled alongside the tranquil Magalies River

FIRST GROUP | MARGATE-SANDS | SWIMMING-POOL-

Margate Sands is perfect for those seeking a fun-filled getaway along the warm South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

Bushman’s Nek Berg and Trout Resort offers luxury hotel rooms, affordable self-catering apartments and rustic log cabins.

Welcome to curated exclusivity and some of the most picturesque scenery in South Africa

FIRST GROUP |CHAKA´S ROCK CHALETS

Chaka’s Rock Chalets offer affordable, self-catering accommodation in Ballito, with gorgeous sea views over Shaka’s Rock and the Ballito area.

FIRST GROUP | MOUNT SIERRA

Relaxed, self-catering, holiday comfort in one of Cape Town’s most beautiful areas.

FIRST GROUP | CAPE-GORDONIA

Removed from the tourist hustle and bustle of the city centre, Gordon’s Bay is a haven for families and couples looking to truly embrace the natural beauty of the Cape.

Desert Rose Resort offers self-catering accommodation with spectacular ocean views - ideal for the outdoor-loving, adventure-seeking family.

FIRST GROUP | HASTINGS HALL

Hastings Hall apartments provide an ideal base from which to explore the Mother City

FIRST GROUP | KOWIE RIVER CHALETS

Kowie River Chalets offer self-catering accommodation overlooking the ocean and close to all the town’s varied attractions

FIRST GROUP | LAKE VIEW CABANAS | POOL

Lake View Cabanas offers guests affordable, self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Zulu Kingdom

Perna Perna Holiday Resort is perched on a starkly picturesque rocky hillside, in the coastal village of Mossel Bay – the perfect, year-round holiday destination.

FIRST GROUP | WHISPERING WATERS

Discover luxury and exclusivity amidst the rolling hills and pastures of the Natal Midlands

FIRST GROUP | THE PALACE ALL-SUITE | SEA VIEW

The Palace All-Suite holds pride of place on Durban's Golden Mile, with gorgeous ocean views over North Beach

FIRST GROUP |RIVIERA SUITES

Location is everything, and Riviera Suites is situated along Sea Point's beautiful Millionaire's Mile

FIRST GROUP | LA CÔTE D'AZUR

Located at the northern end of the mile-long Margate beach, our self-catering Margate accommodation has a wonderful choice of holiday amenities

FIRST GROUP | MIDLANDS SADDLE & TROUT | PROPERTY | POOL

Midlands Saddle & Trout is ideal for those looking to relax in the countryside and explore the Midlands Meander’s range of activities on offer

FIRST GROUP | QWANTANI | SURROUNDING | DOCK

Qwantani Resort is perfect for those looking to relax amidst breath-taking scenery

FIRST GROUP | PORT-OWEN | PROPERTY

The Port Owen Marina complex offers self-catering accommodation right on the banks of the beautiful marina

Costa Smeralda is ideally situated to help you create memories of fun-filled, coastal family holidays.

FIRST GROUP | CLUB-HACIENDA-3-BED-6-SLEEPER | DUPLEX-PATIO-1-ETIENNE

Club Hacienda, adjacent to the gorgeous Shelly Beach, is perfectly placed to enjoy the very best that the South Coast has to offer

FIRST GROUP | BROCKWOOD-HALL | APPROACH |LANDSCAPE

Holiday in the heart of England’s beautifully scenic region of Cumbria with its verdant woodlands, pristine lakes and rich history

La Montagne Resort offers affordable Ballito accommodation on the beach, with stunning ocean views

This enchanting holiday property is in one of South Africa’s well-loved vacation destinations. Balmy days and exciting nights await in Umhlanga, and Breakers provides the perfect base from which to explore many Dolphin Coast attractions. From swimming and volleyball to braai evenings whilst enjoying stunning panoramic views, Breakers has just what you need!

Sanbonani is a one-of-a-kind Bushveld holiday haven. The stunning chalets overlook serene rivers, where sightings of hippos and crocodiles can be enjoyed on the daily. Soak up sunny days along the river, socialise with family and friends on your own private patio, cater for unique family-style dinners with an evening braai, and appreciate beautiful Lowveld sunsets.

Travel to Umdloti to enjoy kilometres of uninterrupted sands, safe bathing areas and natural rock pools. This idyllic holiday setting is fit for the whole family. At Perna Perna, gorgeous beaches and lush sub-tropical vegetation deliver on the ultimate backdrop. Spacious self-catering apartments offer a comfortable stay, with loads of family entertainment to keep you busy.

Taste a slice of Greece on the Cape West Coast, where the brightly coloured shutters and cobbled pathways at Club Mykonos Langebaan resemble the burst of colour seen on the Greek island of Amorgos. Enjoy the beach, relax at the onsite wellness spa or get active on the tennis and squash courts. Fully-equipped self-catering units offer the ultimate comfort during your stay.

Exterior view of two Chalets at Knysna River Club by the lake

Surrounded by shady trees and well-tended gardens, this resort offers the best in security, privacy and comfort for guests looking to kick back and unwind. Knysna River Club is the ideal venue from which to explore everything that the interesting town of Knysna has to offer. Choose between 1- and-2-bedroom chalets and enjoy an array of onsite facilities.

The Kruger Park Lodge Estate, situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview Mpumalanga, is a peaceful holiday destination that is guaranteed to leave lasting memories for all family members. The resort’s onsite facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools, a restaurant and loads of children's entertainment. Golf lovers can have a swing on the best golfing greens.

La Rochelle is surrounded by lush, manicured gardens and the indigenous bush of St Lucia, close to the St Lucia Estuary, a world-renowned site with the greatest concentration of hippo and crocodiles in South Africa.

Distant view of Garden & ocean view at First Breakers Resort

The green hills of KwaZulu Natal form a backdrop to one of its most popular coastal resorts. Situated on approximately 2 acres of landscaped gardens and adjacent to a magnificent Natal Parks Board Nature Reserve and Lagoon area, “Breakers Resort” is an enchanting Dolphin Coast destination in one of South Africa’s prime Timeshare destinations. Umhlanga Rocks is a twenty-minute drive from Durban and a 22 km trip to King Shaka International Airport.

Swimming pool at Brookes Hill Suites in Gqeberha

Situated in Gqeberha (PE), just 2 km from Pollock Beach, Brookes Hill Suites Luxury Apartments features beachfront accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a manicured garden, and free Wi-Fi.

Hermanus Beach Club in Western Cape

The magnificent Cape coastline, some of the finest beaches in the country and the best whale watching in the world combine to make Hermanus the perfect haven for city-dwellers seeking a well deserved break. Here, you will find Hermanus Beach Club,self-catering accommodation, known for its superb facilities and close proximity to the many attractions that are located in this special part of the southern Cape.