La Côte d’Azur combines self-catering beachfront accommodation at 1 Manaba Beach with proximity to Margate’s top beaches, restaurants and South Coast attractions. Guests explore during the day and return each evening to a comfortable, ocean-view resort environment.

Rather than a day trip to Margate, staying at La Côte d'Azur allows guests to experience the full KZN South Coast lifestyle - with Lucien Beach 200m from the door, Margate Main Beach 1.6km away and the Fred First Kids Club, onsite spa and resort pools waiting on return.

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There is no shortage of activities and experiences available at La Côte d’Azur to keep the family busy. Challenge the family to a competitive afternoon of board games or table tennis. Our younger visitors can choose from an array of holiday entertainment options.

  • Kiddies Play Area
  • Squash
  • Tennis Court
  • Swimming Pool
  • Pool Table
  • Bingo
  • Board Games
  • Darts
  • Table Tennis
Test your aim, skill, and precision while enjoying a fun game of darts involving the family.
Dartboard with colorful darts clustered near the center on a wall beside a blue poolside bar and covered outdoor seating at La Côte d’Azur.

Enjoy endless family fun at La Côte d’Azur. Play table tennis with your loved ones and revel in active holiday entertainment that guarantees a memorable stay.

Outdoor table tennis on hotel terrace with two paddles and two balls on green table, palm trees and tropical garden beyond at La Côte d’Azur.

Margate Main Beach is a popular beach in the favoured holiday town of Margate, on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Enjoy some fun in the sun, tanning, swimming, and water sports!

Sandy beachfront with turquoise surf and rocky foreground, sun umbrellas and hotels on the dunes overlooking swimmers and strolling guests near La Côte d’Azur.

Head to Margate Pier for a fishing expedition. You can expect to catch Shad, Garrick, Salmon, Blacktail, Rock Cod, Yellowfin, Yellowtail, Bronze Bream, and Stone Bream.

Sunlit wooden pier with fishing rods and net against railing, turquoise ocean and waves, scenic seaside fishing spot near La Côte d’Azur.

Between Uvongo and Margate is Skyline Nature Reserve, hike through a stunning nature reserve that consists of some 380 indigenous and 400 exotic tree species.

Three hikers' lower legs and worn hiking boots walking a shaded forest trail with trekking poles.

The Margate Country Club Golf Course has a scenic 18-hole course, one of the finest on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal.

White golf ball on a manicured green, sunlit fairway near La Côte d’Azur.

La Côte d’Azur Margate places guests at the heart of the most popular attractions on the KZN South Coast. From the beach and Margate’s promenade to nature reserves, adventure attractions and family-friendly experiences, the region’s highlights are accessible within minutes of 1 Manaba Beach Road. Staying at La Côte d'Azur allows guests to explore the Margate coastline and surrounds fully - and return each evening to a comfortable, secure beachfront resort environment.

The South Coast offers a wide range of attractions that appeal to families, nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Guests staying at La Côte d’Azur can easily visit:

01 Margate Beach 3 mins away (1,6 km) Marine Drive, Margate

02 Pure Venom Reptile Park 16 mins away (12,5 km) Izotsha Rd, Shelly Beach, Margate 082 492 8256

03 Butterfly Valley 10 mins away (6,8 km) Fascadale Rd, Ramsgate Beach, Ramsgate 073 422 5357

04 Xcaped Escape Room Margate 4 mins away (2,2 km) Corner of Homestead and, 3-6 Homestead Road, Erasmus Rd, Margate 082 290 6906

05 Riverbend Crocodile Farm 12 mins away (10,3 km) Riverbend Crocodile Farm, Old National Road, Southbroom 039 316 6204

06 Beaver Creek Coffee Farm 32 mins away (36,7 km) Izingolweni Rd, Port Edward 039 311 2347

07 Stephward Estate Exotic Plant Nursery 7 mins away (3,1 km) 1B Meriel Rd, Uvongo, Margate 039 315 5926

08 Mac Banana Lifestyle Centre 18 mins away (23,7 km) R61 Munster, Port Edward 039 319 1033

09 South Coast Mall 12 mins away (8,1 km) Izotsha Rd, Shelly Beach, Margate 039 315 7515

10 Lake Eland Game Reserve 55 mins away (50,2 km) D219 Oribi Flats East, Oribi Gorge 039 687 0395

Distance: Onsite
Address: 1 Manaba Beach Road, Margate.
Phone: 039 312 1521

Sunlit poolside café with marble-top tables, colorful striped cushions, glass doors and white lattice with greenery.

Distance: Onsite
Address: 1 Manaba Beach Road, Margate.
Phone: 031 312 1521

Distance: 4 mins away (1,8km)
Address: Shop 28, Rendezvous Complex, William O'Connor Dr, Margate Beach, Margate.
Phone: 060 958 0617

Distance: 7 mins away (5,5km)
Address: Lot 839 Marine Dr, Ramsgate, Margate. Phone: 039 314 9424

Distance: 9 mins away (7,4km)
Address: 2450, Lifestyle Village Ramsgate, Marine Dr, Ramsgate South, Margate.
Phone: 067 771 6312

Distance: 7 mins away (5,6km)
Address: Old Izotsha Road, Farm 23, Rd 200 Sweetdale Farm, Margate.
Phone: 078 812 7272

Distance: 7 mins away (4,8km)
Address: St Michael's on Sea, 1 Bay Rd, Shelly Beach, Margate.
Phone: 039 315 0473

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Distance: 5 mins away (3,4km)
Address: Grado Centre, R620 & Cresent Rd, Uvongo Beach, Margate. Phone: 039 315 6174

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Distance: 18 mins away (16,9km)
Address: 668 Outlook Road Umkobi Beach, South, Southbroom.
Phone: 076 394 9558

Distance: 9 mins away (6,1km)
Address: Shop 94A, Shelly Centre, Marine Dr, Margate.
Phone: 039 315 1444

Margate and the surrounding KZN South Coast are known for safe swimming beaches, Blue Flag-quality promenades and family-friendly coastal environments. Beaches near La Côte d’Azur include:

01 Margate Beach 3 mins away (1,6 km) Marine Drive, Margate

02 Lucien Beach 1 min away (200 m) 74 Queen St, Manaba Beach, Margate

03 Manaba Beach 3 mins away (850 m) 109 Manaba Beach Rd, Manaba

04 Uvongo Beach 6 mins away (3,6 km) Marine Drive, Uvongo

05 St Michael’s Beach 7 mins away (4,9 km) St Michael's on Sea, Margate

06 Ramsgate Beach 8 mins away (5,8 km) Marine Drive, Ramsgate

07 Shelly Beach 9 mins away (6,7 km) Shelly Beach, Margate

08 Southbroom Beach 18 mins away (17,6 km) Ocean View Drive, Southbroom

09 Trafalgar Beach 19 mins away (21,3 km) Trafalgar, Effingham Parade

10 Palm Beach 18 mins away (22,6 km) 567 Lord Selbourne Rd, Port Edward