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GENERAL RESORT INFORMATION
La Montagne is at 100 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito, on the beachfront of KwaZulu-Natal's Dolphin Coast. It is about 15 km, roughly 20 minutes' drive, from King Shaka International Airport and about 45 km north of Durban via the N2.
Yes. La Montagne has two outdoor pools including a shallow kids' pool, a games room with an indoor trampoline and jungle gym, the Fred First Kids Club, a daily kids' entertainment programme and babysitting on request, with the beach and the Ballito promenade a short walk away.
La Montagne combines a beachfront position in Ballito with self-catering accommodation, sea views from selected apartments, two outdoor swimming pools, La Vita Spa, six places to eat and drink, structured family entertainment and dog-friendly rooms within one resort.
Yes. La Vita Spa is on site and open daily from 08:00 to 22:00, with single and couples treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and a relaxation area. Hotel guests and day visitors can book directly with the spa or through reception.
Yes. La Montagne in Ballito has dog-friendly rooms, numbered 101 to 115, which must be booked in advance. Each unit welcomes either two small dogs under 10 kg each or one medium dog under 20 kg. A WOOF Welcome Kit is provided on arrival.
No. La Montagne is in Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal coast, around 600 km from Kruger National Park. For a Kruger holiday, First Group's Sanbonani Resort in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, is the closest property.
ACCOMMODATION & GUEST SERVICES
Once your booking is confirmed, a link is emailed to the address you gave when booking. Follow the steps and your check-in at reception is quick and easy.
Yes. Saturday check-in at La Montagne is possible when availability allows. Because weekends are busy, weekend stays are usually sold as a minimum of two nights starting on a Friday.
La Montagne is approximately 15 km, or a 20-minute drive, from King Shaka International Airport. An airport shuttle is available at an additional cost. Contact reception for the current price and to arrange your transfer.
Yes. La Montagne offers an airport shuttle service to and from King Shaka International Airport at an additional cost. Contact reception on +27 32 946 2121 for the current price and to arrange your transfer.
Yes. Visitors are welcome at La Montagne. Please inform reception when they arrive so they can be signed in. Visitors who are not booked into the resort must leave by 18:00. Day visitors are also welcome at the resort's restaurants and bars.
FACILITIES & AMENITIES
La Montagne has two outdoor pools, a main pool for all ages and a shallow kids' pool, both open all year. Pool towels and sun loungers are provided on the ocean-facing pool deck.
No. Neither of La Montagne's two outdoor pools in Ballito is heated. Both are open all year, with sun loungers and pool towels on the ocean-facing pool deck. In the cooler months, the Jacuzzi and sauna at La Vita Spa are the warmer option.
La Vita Spa at La Montagne offers massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, couples' treatments and wellness packages. Facilities include single and couples treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, sauna and relaxation area. The spa is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00 and welcomes resort guests and day visitors.
Yes. All rooms and apartments at La Montagne are non-smoking, and designated smoking areas are provided on the resort pool deck. Please use those areas rather than balconies, so that smoke doesn't carry into neighbouring units.
ACTIVITIES & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Yes. A daily entertainment programme runs throughout your stay. Children can enjoy Fred First Kids Club activities, games, dancing and storytelling. Check the programme displayed at the resort or ask reception for today's times. Live entertainment is also available every Friday night and Sunday afternoon.
Yes. There are designated fishing areas on the beach in front of La Montagne. A valid South African recreational fishing permit is required for shore angling.
Popular activities near La Montagne include coastal walks along the Ballito Boardwalk, shopping at Ballito Junction, family outings to Flag Animal Farm and Sugar Rush Park, golfing at Umhlali Country Club and exploring nearby beaches and tidal pools along the Dolphin Coast.
Yes. Families staying at La Montagne can visit Flag Animal Farm, Sugar Rush Park, Crocodile Creek and Adventure Valley. Nearby beaches, coastal walkways, tidal pools and shopping centres also offer activities for different ages and interests.
Families can visit Flag Animal Farm, approximately 20 minutes away, Crocodile Creek at around 29 minutes, Adventure Valley at about 28 minutes and Sugar Rush Park at approximately 15 minutes. Beaches, tidal pools, shopping centres and other attractions are also within easy reach.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & DINING
Ballito Junction Regional Mall is approximately 6 minutes (2,4 km) from La Montagne. The shopping centre offers retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants, a cinema and other conveniences, making it an easy outing during your stay.
Yes. La Montagne's beachfront location in Ballito provides convenient access to nearby attractions, beaches, restaurants and shopping centres. Guests can explore the surrounding Dolphin Coast while enjoying the resort's swimming pools, spa, family entertainment and accommodation.
La Montagne is positioned on the Ballito beachfront. Nearby beaches include Willard's Beach, approximately 3 minutes away (650 m), Salmon Bay, around 2 minutes away (1 km), and Thompson's Bay Beach, approximately 5 minutes away (2 km), offering coastal walks and swimming opportunities depending on conditions.
Yes. La Montagne offers six on-site places to eat and drink, including Palm Terrace, Montinelli's Pizzeria, Polipetto, the Pool Bar, Beach Bar and Thirsty's Bar. Additional restaurants in Ballito and along Compensation Beach Road are within a short walk or drive of the resort.
Yes. Umhlali Country Club is approximately 11 minutes (4,9 km) from La Montagne. Other golf courses along the Dolphin Coast include Zimbali, Simbithi, Prince's Grant and Maidstone. Contact the respective golf clubs for visitor availability and tee-time bookings.
DOG-FRIENDLY STAYS
At La Montagne in Ballito, a stay fee of R100 per dog per night applies, plus a refundable deposit of R1,000 per unit. The deposit is returned after check-out once the unit has been inspected. Bedding, a blanket and bowls are provided at no extra cost.
Each dog-friendly unit at La Montagne welcomes either two small dogs, each under 10 kg, or one medium dog under 20 kg. Dog-friendly units are rooms 101 to 115 and must be booked in advance, so tell us about your dog when you book.
Dogs are welcome on the pool deck, Beach Bar deck, at Thirsty's Bar and Polipetto, and at Palm Terrace when ordering from the Bon-A-Pet-Treat Menu. Dogs may pass through the main building only during check-in, check-out and when leaving the resort. Montinelli's Pizzeria, Below Deck and the games room are dog-free zones.
EVENTS, WEDDINGS & CONTACT
Yes. La Montagne has three event venues for up to 150 guests, with on-site catering, dedicated co-ordinators, equipment included with every venue hire and accommodation for your guests.
Private use of the upper deck can be arranged with management, subject to availability and resort occupancy. Tell us about your event using the enquiry form on our Events page.
Contact reception at La Montagne on +27 32 946 2121 or email lamontagnereception@firstgroup-sa.co.za, and your query will be passed to the right person. For a booking change, central reservations on +27 31 717 7660 is usually quicker.