Margate Beach Club

The Resort and Its Setting

Margate Beach Club is an independent, beachfront resort on Duke Rd in Margate North Beach, right on one of KwaZulu-Natal's best-known stretches of coast. The apartments come in one, two and three bedroom layouts, described by guests as bright and airy, with two pools on site, a braai (barbecue) area for outdoor evenings, and organised activities for kids — the kind of setup that suits families and groups rather than a strictly couples-only retreat. With a 4.3 rating from over 1,360 Google reviews, it has a solid, long-standing reputation among regular visitors to the area.

Margate and the Surrounding Coast

Margate itself is a relaxed beach town roughly in the middle of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, known for its laid-back pace, warm Indian Ocean waters and dramatic cliff scenery. Margate Beach is just a short stroll from the resort, offering swimming and a classic taste of South Coast beach life. Further afield, the region connects travellers to the wider Garden Route and the Western Cape coast, including Mossel Bay with its shark cage diving and working harbour — a much longer trip, but a well-known name on any South African coastal itinerary. This is a destination for people who want sea air, beach walks and an unhurried pace rather than a packed schedule.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Margate Beach Club and are considering a change, BidMyTimeshare.com is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, you set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on a sale — sellers simply pay a small, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers.

Because Margate Beach Club is an independent resort, any resale here is handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a branded exchange company's transfer desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer fee for changing the title or membership into the buyer's name, the resort's right of first refusal (if any) on resales, how long the transfer process typically takes once paperwork is submitted, and the current annual levy or maintenance fee attached to the week. A resale buyer takes on the week itself and the obligation to pay future annual fees from the point of transfer — they are not responsible for the previous owner's outstanding balances, and it's worth getting this confirmed in writing by the resort as part of the sale.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for straightforward things: which apartment size and view they're booking, which weeks or season are available, what's included (pool and braai access, parking), and clear, direct contact with the owner rather than a call centre. Being specific about all of this in your listing — dates, unit size, any resort fees the renter should expect — makes it far easier to answer questions and close a booking.

Practical Notes for Visiting

Margate has a temperate, maritime climate: summers (December to February) are warm, while winters (June to August) are cooler and can bring rain, so packing layers is sensible whichever season you travel. South Africa drives on the left, which is worth remembering if you're hiring a car to explore the coast or head toward the Garden Route. The Rand is the local currency, and ATMs are readily available in Margate town. September to November and March to May tend to offer milder weather and quieter beaches than the December–January peak.