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A Family Activity Resort Near Margate Main Beach

Margate Sands is designed for families who want more than beach access alone. Between the Wellness Spa, adventure golf course, Fred First Kids Club and braai areas, guests at 10 William O'Connor Drive, Margate enjoy a holiday environment where entertainment and relaxation are built into the resort itself.

Children stay engaged throughout the day while parents enjoy the Wellness Spa, resort pools or the flexibility of apartment-style accommodation – and in the evenings, families gather at the braai areas or explore Margate’s restaurants a short walk away.

Outdoor giant chess set on tiled board in tropical hotel garden with palm trees, stone benches, fountain and hotel balconies.

Facilities

Swimming Pools & Resort Leisure

Margate Sands features family-friendly swimming pools and outdoor leisure areas where guests can relax between beach outings and daily activities. For many guests, the day alternates between Margate Main Beach (directly across the road) and the resort pools - creating the classic rhythm of a KZN South Coast family holiday.

Adventure Golf

Margate Sands is well known for its onsite adventure golf course, one of the resort’s most popular family activities. The course provides friendly competition and entertainment within the secure resort environment.

Palm-shaded courtyard with mini-golf carved into rock, colorful children's playground and outdoor seating by hotel buildings.

Fred First Kids Club - Children's Activities at Margate Sands

The Fred First Kids Club at Margate Sands provides organised activities and supervised entertainment designed especially for younger guests. The programme gives children structured play, creativity and social activities while parents enjoy the resort's adult facilities or take time to explore Margate independently.

For many families, the Fred First Kids Club becomes a daily highlight of the Margate Sands holiday experience and a key reason families return year after year.

FRED FIRST KIDS CLUB

Wellness Spa – Relaxation at Margate Sands

The Wellness Spa at Margate Sands offers guests a range of soothing treatments and relaxation options, providing a welcome balance of calm during active family South Coast holidays.

While the Fred First Kids Club and adventure golf keep children engaged, adults can access the Wellness Spa for therapeutic treatments - making Margate Sands a resort where every family member finds their own form of relaxation.

LA VITA SPA

Spa treatment room with white-sheeted massage table, rolled towel and yellow flowers, skincare devices on side counter.

Kids Playground, Trampoline & Outdoor Recreation

In addition to the Fred First Kids Club, Margate Sands offers an outdoor kids playground and trampoline area — providing free-play spaces for children throughout the day. Combined with the beach directly across the road, these outdoor spaces ensure children have safe, engaging environments for the duration of their stay.

Braai Facilities & Outdoor Spaces

Braai facilities and outdoor gathering areas at Margate Sands allow families to enjoy the South African tradition of outdoor cooking during their stay. Guests can prepare meals together in the open air, relax in the landscaped outdoor spaces and enjoy casual evenings after a day at the beach – all complementing the self-catering apartments and the resort’s relaxed family atmosphere.

Speciality Shop, Bicycle Hire & Additional Services

Margate Sands offers a speciality shop and bicycle hire within the resort, adding practical convenience for guests wishing to stock up on essentials or explore the Margate beachfront area by bicycle. Free onsite parking is also available.

Conference & Function Facilities at Margate Sands

Margate Sands is equipped for small conferences, corporate retreats and intimate functions. The resort's conference and function facilities accommodate up to 50 delegates, with wireless internet access and business centre services available. The combination of air-conditioned self-catering apartments (sleeping up to 8 guests each), beachfront setting and onsite catering flexibility makes Margate Sands an attractive venue for team retreats, company getaways and special functions on the KZN South Coast.

For conference enquiries, contact Margate Sands on 039 312 8100 or email margatesandsreception@firstgroup-sa.co.za.

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