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First Group La Montagne

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Superior Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
100 Compensation Drive, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Popular LocationBallito Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHolla Trails10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThompson's Bay Beach6 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)17 min drive

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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  • 2228 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 764 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Studio, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballito

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ballito Beach and Holla Trails. Also, Thompson's Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Casuarina Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballito Beach - 4 min walk
  • Holla Trails - 10 min walk
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 6 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 28 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 4 min drive
  • Chicken Licken - 5 min drive
  • Concha - 2 min drive
  • Piccadeli Cafe - 5 min drive
  • The Boathouse - 3 min drive

About this property

First Group La Montagne

3-star beachfront hotel with 3 restaurants
Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 100 meters away. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at First Group La Montagne like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a spa tub, a steam room, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ballito hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 1679 sq ft of conference space
  • 156 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
First Group La Montagne offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

La Vita Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Group La Montagne

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Montagne Ballito
Montagne Hotel
Montagne Hotel Ballito
La Montagne Hotel Ballito
First Group Montagne Hotel Ballito
First Group Montagne Hotel
First Group Montagne Ballito
First Group Montagne
La Montagne
First Group La Montagne Hotel
First Group La Montagne Ballito
First Group La Montagne Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

How close is First Group La Montagne to the airport?

First Group La Montagne is 11.6 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group La Montagne?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group La Montagne on May 29, 2024 start from $57.49, 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 La Montagne have an airport shuttle?

First Group La Montagne offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 350 per room, one-way.

How close is First Group La Montagne to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does First Group La Montagne offer free breakfast?

First Group La Montagne does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First Group La Montagne?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at First Group La Montagne?

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

Is there free parking at First Group La Montagne?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does First Group La Montagne have a pool?

First Group La Montagne features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does First Group La Montagne have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does First Group La Montagne have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at La Vita Spa, where you can enjoy body wraps, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is First Group La Montagne to downtown Ballito?

First Group La Montagne is 0.8 mi away from Ballito.

First Group La Montagne Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 139 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ningi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Maka

Traveled with partner
Great place, enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quintus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Thokozile Valencia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was moved to a different room on a daily. The place needs a serious renovations ... Owners needs to into this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalene Bruinslich

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Viviana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good , but the ants , especially getting onto our food was not nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023