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Margate Sands – Family Self-Catering Resort Across the Road from Margate Main Beach
A Family Beach Holiday Steps from Margate Main Beach
Margate Sands is an award-winning family self-catering resort located at 10 William O’Connor Drive, Margate, directly across the road from Margate Main Beach – one of the most popular swimming beaches on the KZN South Coast. Operated by First Group, the resort combines 63 fully air-conditioned apartments with an activity-rich resort environment designed for family holidays.
From morning beach walks to afternoons at the resort pools, the adventure golf course or the Fred First Kids Club Margate Sands offers families the freedom of apartment living with activities designed to keep every age group entertained throughout their stay.
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Why Families Choose Margate Sands
Most Popular Family Resorts
Margate Sands has become one of the most popular family resorts near Margate Main Beach, combining direct beach access with onsite activities that keep children engaged throughout their stay.
Is Margate Sands Good for Families?
With a 92% recommendation rate across more than 1,730 guest reviews, Margate Sands is consistently recognised as one of the most popular family resorts near Margate Main Beach. Guests regularly highlight the adventure golf, Fred First Kids Club, beach access and spacious apartments as the defining features of the Margate Sands experience.
Self-Catering Apartments Designed for Families
Margate Sands consists of 63 fully air-conditioned 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments in a 9-floor high-rise building at 10 William O'Connor Drive, Margate, with Indian Ocean views across to Margate Main Beach. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living areas, a sleeper couch in the lounge and private bedrooms – accommodating up to 8 guests comfortably. This makes Margate Sands an ideal choice for larger families, multi-generational group and extended South Coast holidays. [LINK TO: Accommodation]
Plan Your South Coast Beach Holiday at Margate Sands
Margate Sands combines 63 air-conditioned self-catering apartments with beach access and award-winning family resort activities directly across from Margate Main Beach on the KZN South Coast. Whether you're planning a family getaway, a group holiday or a small conference, Margate Sands is 134km from Durban and ready to make it memorable. Check availability and book your Margate Sands apartment today — First Loyalty members save up to 20% on direct bookings.
Why Families Choose Margate Sands
Margate Sands has become one of the most popular family resorts near Margate Main Beach, combining direct beach access with onsite activities that keep children engaged throughout their stay.
01 Self-Catering Apartments 63 air-conditioned apartments directly across from Margate Main Beach
02 Family Swimming Pools Relaxed leisure areas designed for all ages
03 Adventure Golf Course A resort highlight for all ages
04 Games Rooms Pool table, table tennis, darts and PlayStations
05 Kids Playground & Trampoline Areas Outdoor fun spaces for younger guests
06 Fred First Kids Club Supervised entertainment for younger guests
07 Wellness Spa Soothing treatments and relaxation for adults
08 Braai Facilities Ideal for relaxed outdoor family meals
09 Speciality Shop & Bicycle Hire Convenience and activities available onsite
10 Conference & Function Facilities Ideal for groups and events (capacity 50)
11 First Loyalty Programme Save up to 20% when booking direct with First Group
