La Côte d’Azur Margate is an established self-catering beachfront resort on the KZN South Coast, positioned at the northern end of Margate’s iconic mile-long Main Beach. Operated by First Group, one of South Africa’s leading resort management companies, the resort offers ocean-view apartments, landscaped coastal gardens and a full range of resort leisure facilities.

Guests move easily between the beach, the resort’s swimming pools, the Fred First Kids Club, the onsite spa and Margate’s nearby attractions – all while enjoying the comfort and independence of spacious apartment-style accommodation.

Rather than simply offering accommodation near the ocean, La Côte d’Azur provides a complete beachfront resort experience in Margate for travellers who value space, flexibility and direct coastal access.

White terraced La Côte d’Azur with angled balconies, ground-floor patios and sun loungers, expansive lawn and tropical landscaping.
Ground-floor patio with loungers and dining table by white stepped La Côte d’Azur, curved stone path across lawn toward ocean view.
Bright La Côte d’Azur lounge with wicker sofas and chairs, colorful cushions, coffee table with floral centerpiece, ceiling fans

Guests enjoy:

  • Ocean-view self-catering apartments at 1 Manaba Beach Road, Margate
  • Direct access to Margate Main Beach – northern end of the mile-long beach
  • 200m to Lucien Beach
  • Swimming pools and landscaped leisure areas
  • Onsite spa and wellness facilities
  • Squash courts and recreational spaces
  • French Vanilla Coffee Shop and The Aqua Bar — onsite dining options
  • First Loyalty programme — save up to 20% when booking direct

Families appreciate the space and resort amenities, couples value the ocean views, and returning guests come back for the coastal setting that defines the South Coast holiday experience.

La Côte d’Azur with staggered private balconies, green lawn and circular blue-roof pool pavilion overlooking the sea.

La Côte d'Azur is designed around the South Coast family holiday. The Fred First Kids Club provides supervised activities and structured play for children, while parents enjoy the resort's swimming pools, onsite spa and the beach just steps away. La Côte d'Azur consistently ranks as one of the most highly regarded family resorts in Margate on TripAdvisor, with guests regularly highlighting the ocean views, beachfront access and spacious self-catering apartments as standout features.

Hotel outdoor pool at dusk with children playing with a beach ball, elevated poolside bar lit purple, red umbrellas and terrace seating.

La Côte d’Azur combines the independence of self-catering apartments with the full infrastructure of a resort leisure environment. Guests can enjoy:

  • Swimming pools for adults and children
  • Spa and wellness facilities
  • Squash courts and recreational areas
  • Landscaped gardens and outdoor relaxation spaces
  • French Vanilla Coffee Shop for meals and refreshments (039 312 1521)
  • The Aqua Bar for social gatherings and sundowners

This balance between beachfront access and resort comfort makes La Côte d'Azur one of the most complete self-catering options on the KZN South Coast.

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.

Margate is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, known for its safe swimming beaches, family attractions and relaxed coastal atmosphere. From La Côte d’Azur at 1 Manaba Beach Road, guests can easily explore:

  • Margate Main Beach and Margate Pier
  • Uvongo Beach (3.6km) and Uvongo Falls
  • Oribi Gorge and South Coast adventure attractions
  • Butterfly Valley nature reserve (6.8km)
  • A wide range of restaurants across Margate, Uvongo and Ramsgate

Staying in Margate at La Côte d’Azur places guests within easy reach of the entire South Coast region, while returning each evening to ocean-view comfort.

La Côte d’Azur offers various self-catering Margate accommodation options, making it an affordable holiday destination. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for 2, or a holiday for the whole family to enjoy, make La Côte d’Azur your next holiday destination.

Sea-view twin beds with white linens, floral turquoise-green runner and cushions, wooden headboard and nightstand, balcony overlooking ocean at La Côte d’Azur.
Whether it’s breakfast, a light lunch or a hearty dinner, you’re spoiled for choice with our menu selection at our restaurant, French Vanilla. Delight your senses with a range of delectable meals available from French Vanilla, the onsite restaurant at La Côte d’Azur in Margate.
Sunlit poolside café with marble-top tables, colorful striped cushions, glass doors and white lattice with greenery.

The facilities at our Margate holiday accommodation include Wi-Fi, a nearby beach, swimming pool, poolside bar, Jacuzzi, tennis and squash courts, and more. While staying at La Côte d’Azur in Margate, take time out for some much-needed R&R and enjoy a treatment or two at the luxurious onsite La Vita Spa.

Couples spa room with two massage beds, swan towel bouquets, soft lighting, brick accent wall, sink and spa products.
La Côte d’Azur is the perfect holiday destination in Margate on the South Coast. Offering its guests a wide range of onsite activities, as well as endless opportunities to appreciate all that the local area has to offer, there’s nowhere quite like La Côte d’Azur. Spend a day at the beach or opt to beat the heat at our poolside cocktail bar.
Shaded poolside veranda with billiards table, sun loungers and red umbrellas beside outdoor swimming pool at La Côte d’Azur.

Staff at reception extremely accommodating and friendly highly rate first group made us feel very welcome

Jayson Saminathan

16/10/2025, Google

We visited for a sistercation and we surely enjoyed our stay The staff is very warm welcoming and friendly even on checkout I got the best service Our unit was super clean and well maintained Thank you

Itumeleng Motjamela

03/10/2025, Google

A truly superb family holiday with nothing lacking. The location is great , the staff outstanding and activities and facilities are available all the time. Park your car for a week and have a holiday!

Shaun Wustmann

15/09/2025, Google

Had an amazing, fun and relaxing experience upon both visits. Staff were always welcoming and friendly. The pool, activities and view were the standouts. Will definitely recommend and visit again.

Kirtania Govindasamy

13/09/2025, Google

La Côte d’Azur is situated 1.5 hours (134 kms) from Durban and a mere 30 min (35,1 km) from the Wild Coast.