Whether you are staying with us for a family break, wedding or romantic getaway, La Côte d’Azur offers a choice of facilities and services to make magical and lasting memories.

Sunny outdoor hotel pool with red umbrellas, palm trees, poolside bar and shaded dining terrace, apartment buildings beyond.

La Côte d'Azur Margate offers a complete beachfront resort environment at 1 Manaba Beach Road, combining self-catering accommodation with leisure and recreation facilities designed for families, couples and groups visiting the KZN South Coast. Guests move easily between the beach, resort pools, the Fred First Kids Club, the spa and landscaped leisure areas — without leaving the resort grounds.

White beachfront hotel with balconies facing sandy beach, rocky shoreline and a blue-roofed pool pavilion on a grassy cliff.

La Côte d’Azur features family-friendly swimming pools and outdoor leisure areas set within the resort's landscaped gardens. Many guests divide their day naturally between time at Margate's beaches and the resort pools, enjoying the relaxed rhythm that defines South Coast holidays. The pool areas provide a comfortable setting for families with young children, as well as couples and groups seeking leisure time between beach outings and sightseeing.

Outdoor La Côte d’Azur pool with turquoise water, rock waterfall, rows of red umbrellas and loungers on tiled deck, palm tree and poolside seating.

The Fred First Kids Club at La Côte d'Azur provides structured activities and supervised play for children, giving parents the freedom to enjoy resort facilities while children are engaged, active and safe. The Kids Club is part of the broader children's recreation offering, which includes: • Supervised play and structured activities through the Fred First Kids Club • Resort swimming pools • Squash courts and outdoor recreation spaces • Beach access - 200m to Lucien Beach, easy reach of Margate Main Beach This combination of supervised and free-play options makes La Côte d'Azur one of the most family-focused resorts on the KZN South Coast.

Poolside with bright blue water, red umbrellas and loungers; staff and children greeting a large blue bird mascot.

La Côte d'Azur includes onsite spa and wellness facilities, offering guests the opportunity to relax and restore during their South Coast stay. While the children enjoy the Fred First Kids Club and pools, adults can access wellness treatments within the resort. The spa adds a dimension of adult leisure that complements La Côte d'Azur's family-focused facilities — making it a balanced destination for couples and families alike.

Spa reception with towel swan and rolled blue towels on white counter, illuminated product shelves and framed art.

For guests who enjoy staying active between beach visits and sightseeing, La Côte d'Azur provides sports and recreation facilities within the resort grounds:

  • Squash courts
  • Outdoor leisure and informal recreation spaces
  • Areas for family games and activities

These facilities allow guests to enjoy light activity and stay connected to the resort environment throughout their stay.

Aerial hotel pool deck with bright turquoise pool, hot tub, line of red umbrellas and loungers, adjacent tennis court

Dining at La Côte d'Azur — French Vanilla & The Aqua Bar

La Côte d'Azur offers two onsite dining venues that complement the flexibility of self-catering apartments:

  • French Vanilla Coffee Shop — casual meals, light refreshments and coffee at 1 Manaba Beach Road, Margate (039 312 1521). Ideal for breakfasts and relaxed lunches.
  • The Aqua Bar — sundowners, social gatherings and relaxed drinks within the resort setting.

Guests can prepare meals in their self-catering apartments, dine at French Vanilla, enjoy drinks at The Aqua Bar, or explore Margate's wider restaurant scene — all without a fixed schedule or additional transport.

Wooden caddy engraved French Vanilla holding salt and pepper shakers and napkins on a sunlit dining table

La Côte d'Azur Margate facilities at 1 Manaba Beach Road include:

  • Swimming pools (family-friendly)
  • Onsite spa and wellness facilities
  • Fred First Kids Club (supervised children's activities)
  • French Vanilla Coffee Shop (onsite — 039 312 1521)
  • The Aqua Bar (onsite)
  • Squash courts
  • Outdoor recreation and leisure areas
  • Landscaped coastal gardens
  • Ocean-view self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens
  • 200m to Lucien Beach; northern end of Margate Main Beach
  • Secure resort environment
  • First Group First Loyalty — up to 20% discount on direct bookings
La Côte d’Azur outdoor pool with turquoise water, rock waterfall and Aqua Bar beneath red umbrellas; guest dipping hand.

2 swimming pools | Beachfront | Free parking | Free Wi-Fi | Family rooms | BBQ facilities | Coffee Shop | Non-smoking rooms | Room service | Bar