About this property

Beachfront Living: Colonial Sands 403 in Margate offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or enjoy the lush garden. Spacious Accommodations: The apartment features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for a comfortable stay. A balcony offers additional outdoor areas. Modern Amenities: Equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include a barbecue, TV, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 2.5 mi from Margate Airport and a 2-minute walk to Margate Beach. Nearby attractions include Butterfly Valley Ramsgate (3.1 mi) and Mbumbazi Nature Reserve (6.2 mi). Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Refilwe
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved how spacious the property is, beautiful natural lighting in most rooms, beautiful view of the beach. My family absolutely loved it
  • Sindisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved everything about this place I didn't even wanna go back home 😂😂😂 I really had a wonderful memorable weekend
  • Ntokozo
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked the kitchen and seaview. The whole place was beautiful and it was exactly what we saw on the internet.

Managed by Van Heerden Letting

Company review score: 8.4Based on 643 reviews from 122 properties
122 managed properties

Company info

Van Heerden Letting was established in 1969 and manages over 100 properties in the Shelly Beach, St Mikes, Uvongo and Margate area. We at Van Heerden Letting love fulling your dreams of a stunning coastal holiday. With years of experience behind us we will ensure that your self-catering holiday expectations are met. All our apartments are well maintained. Our friendly office staff are available to assist you and if there is any emergency you can call our after hours number for assistance.

Property info

Colonial Sands 403, is a Stylishly decorated four bedroom in Margate that has magnificent views. This apartment ticks all the boxes for a wonderful sea-side holiday experience. Colonial Sands is within walking distance of Margate's CBD with its restaurants, shops, cafes, and clubs. Margate main beach has shark nets as well as lifeguards which makes it safe for swimming.  This complex boasts a sparkling swimming pool, communal braai area as well-maintained gardens. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom, eight sleeper apartment is on the fourth floor.  There are lovely sea-views as well as easy beach access. Furthermore, there is a lift in the complex as well as under-cover parking. Well-equipped kitchen with granite tops, dishwasher, washing machine as well as a tumble drier. The lounge has a ceiling fan and opens up onto a balcony where there is a gas braai waiting for your first barbecue. In the main bedroom, there is a queen-size bed and a bathroom en-suite with a shower. Each of the three other bedrooms each have two single beds in them. In the second bathroom, there's a shower. There is an open view decoder however guests are welcome to bring their own DSTV Decoder to connect to DSTV. No smoking is permitted in the unit. The Cleaning Fee you are charged is for cleaning the apartment before you arrive and for after your departure. Daily cleaning services are available for an additional charge on request. Maximum 4 adults and strictly no parties allowed.

Neighborhood info

Colonial Sands is within walking distance of Margate CBD with its restaurants, shops, cafes, and clubs. Margate main beach has shark nets as well as lifeguards which makes it safe for swimming.  Apart from Margate, Shelly Beach with its two shopping malls and ski boat club give you a wide choice of shops, restaurants, and activities. You can go scuba diving, deep-sea fishing or whale watching, or fun boat riding if you choose. Manaba Beach is the seaside village on the South Coast that overlaps Uvongo and Margate. It extends from Lucien Beach to Uvongo. Lucien Beach is popular beach on the north end of Margate Beach. It has shark nets as well as lifeguards which makes swimming safe.  A short walk down the beach will bring you to the Margate main beach. Other attractions include numerous pools that stretch from Uvongo Beach to Lucien Beach and the fishing pier on the edge of the beach. Lillie Crona Avenue is a 2.5km stretch of road along the rocks between these two beaches which is abuzz with walkers, joggers, and cyclists every morning and evening. Ramsgate is nearby where the famous Waffle house is found and Blue Lagoon Beach. The Blue Lagoon also has lifeguards, shark nets and is safe for swimming. There are paddle boats as well as canoes for hire on the lagoon. Within 50km of Margate is Orbi Gorge which offers the longest zip-line in Africa, white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking, and a nature reserve. The Wild Coast is also less than 50km away. The weather on the South Coast is superb, even in winter. The sea temperature, which is influenced by the warm Mozambique current, seldom drops below 19 degrees. Visit the South Coast, there is plenty more to do on the South Coast.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Colonial Sands 403

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    No internet access available.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV

    Room Amenities

    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Barbecue
    • Balcony
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view

    Activities

    • Beach

    Outdoor & View

    • River view
    • Pool view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Elevator

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

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    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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