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First Group Costa Smeralda

3.0 star property
3-star beach apartments with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, table tennis
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Remington Lane, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, 4275
  • Hibiscus Mall Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Margate Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ramsgate Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Margate (MGH)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Margate

Close to the beach.You'll find Hibiscus Mall Centre and Margate Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this apartment. Ramsgate Beach and Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hibiscus Mall Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Margate Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ramsgate Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Uvongo Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Capannina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Strawberry - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Royal Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Keg & Galleon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

First Group Costa Smeralda

3-star beach apartments with outdoor pool
As a guest of First Group Costa Smeralda, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly First Group Costa Smeralda. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Margate apartment is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
First Group Costa Smeralda offers 16 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Satellite television is provided. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing
  • Supervised activities for children
  • Table tennis
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 16 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Group Costa Smeralda

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is First Group Costa Smeralda to the airport?

First Group Costa Smeralda is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Margate (MGH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Costa Smeralda?

As of Jun 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Costa Smeralda on Jun 21, 2025 start from $129.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does First Group Costa Smeralda have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at First Group Costa Smeralda.

How close is First Group Costa Smeralda to the beach?

This apartment is 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from Margate Beach and 2 mi (4-min drive) from Ramsgate Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does First Group Costa Smeralda offer free breakfast?

First Group Costa Smeralda does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First Group Costa Smeralda?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at First Group Costa Smeralda?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM.

Is there free parking at First Group Costa Smeralda?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does First Group Costa Smeralda have a pool?

First Group Costa Smeralda features an outdoor pool.

Does First Group Costa Smeralda have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is First Group Costa Smeralda to downtown Margate?

First Group Costa Smeralda is 1.6 mi away from Margate.

First Group Costa Smeralda Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing

My stay was amazing and undisturbed. I really enjoyed staying at this property. It was very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

feroz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful view. It was clean and spacious. They should install aircon or better fans, its very hot. The built-in cupboards and units need an upgrade. Apart from that it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a place to be when you with your Family❤️

I had such a good time, workers are very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good getaway. However a bit noisy. Every move upstairs was heard. This went on right after 11 in the night. Otherwise very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

SHAISMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely resort

From check in to checkout, it was very good. I loved how they thought of everything to make guests as enjoyable as possible. I especially loved their complimentary herb garden, with a huge variety of herbs, fruit & veg. There was free Wifi throughout the resort, complimentary tea/coffee stations in the public areas as well. Lots to do for the kids. Overall we had an excellent stay.

2/10 Terrible

Fahim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient, not clean

The upkeep of the resort was terrible

8/10 Good

Revival

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

We had an amazing experience especially the venue. It was beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Marcio, Vereeniging, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and enjoyable stay

We had a very pleasant experience at Costa Smeralda. The check in was painless as the keys were left in the safe for us to collect due to us arriving on a Sunday. The room was clean and although the sliding door was damaged on arrival this was repaired on the same day without us having even made a complaint. The staff were curteous and ensured the apartment was kept clean. We stayed in unit 13 which had a great sea view and the apartments had safe undercover parking. All in all we had a very relaxing stay in Margate at a very affordable price and will definitely return in the future. Thanks.

8/10 Good

trond

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022