When you stay at First Group Hole in the Wall in King Sabata Dalindyebo, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall. .This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Coffee Bay Beach and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Zithulele Hospital.
What's nearby
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hole-in-the-Wall - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Coffee Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 9.0 km
Zithulele Hospital - 30 min drive - 16.3 km
Hluleka Nature Reserve - 98 min drive - 53.6 km
Getting around
Mthatha (UTT) - 117 min drive
Restaurants
Kaleidoscope - 16 min drive
Papazela's Pizza - 18 min drive
The Rusty Wreck - 18 min drive
Rock On Coffee Shop - 16 min drive
Papazela's Pizza - 16 min drive
About this property
First Group Hole in the Wall
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool
First Group Hole in the Wall offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Bell Buoy Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Bell Buoy Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
The Bell Buoy Restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Volleyball
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Full-sized fridge
Corner/local shop
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Separate dining area
Snack bar/deli
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Corner/local shop
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body treatments
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Spa open daily
Treatment room
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Beach towels
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Dining room
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Fridge
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Hole Wall Lodge Mgxotyeni
Hole Wall Mgxotyeni
First Group Hole Wall Lodge King Sabata Dalindyebo
First Group Hole Wall Lodge
First Group Hole Wall King Sabata Dalindyebo
First Group Hole Wall
First Group Hole in the Wall Hotel
First Group Hole in the Wall King Sabata Dalindyebo
First Group Hole in the Wall Hotel King Sabata Dalindyebo
First Group Hole in the Wall Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 38 reviews" "
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
4
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
3.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Wellemina
4 Mar 2024
Wellemina
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
ANIL BISSESAR
Travelled with family
24 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ZANDILE
THE WHOLE FACILITY EQUIRES AN UPGRADE. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IS OF POOR QUALITY. A RE-THINK NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE INTERNAL OF YOUR BATHROOMS .
YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC STAFF.
I WOULD RECOMMEND ZANDILE FOR MANAGEMENT TRAINING. SHE WILL MAKE AN EXCELLENT MANAGER AT ONE OF YOUR RESORTS.
BOTH YOUR RECEPTION STAFF HAVE GREAT DECISION MAKING SKILLS. USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
ANIL BISSESAR
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Andrew
Travelled with family
20 Dec 2022
Liked: Room comfort
What a pity
First you have to get to the resort where either road has pot holes that make driving extremely hazadous. It all started so well, met at the entrance by a man in a bow tie.
The staff are really nice, friendly and attentive, but there is no leadership. Simple things like a float for the shop or bar. The moment you step out of the gates of the resort you are harrased by "tour guides". There are absolutely no amenities like other Wild Coast resorts. The place comes across as the illigetimate child the group have to acknowledge is in the family, but don't want much to do with it.
Our lights went out at 10pm on the Saturday with 4.5 hour load shedding and we did not have any electricity til about 6pm the following day because when it was reported to when some one could be bothered to fix it took about 8 hours. There was no running water, meaning we could not shower or bath and owing to no electricity could not cook the food we brought or even make a hot drink.
By then we had voted with our feet and left to face the dangerous journey back to Mquanduli through the potholes.
I can safely say I will never darken their doorstep again.
This is a resort desperate for some investment and leadership, because the scenery is absolutely stunning.
This resort in particular was famous for its Seafood Supper, now the seafood is frozen, even the braai night is gone.
Not good free wifi room cleaning stay a week not roomcleanig
No reception. Will phone if room is ready still waiting. Free wifi room service and cleaning. Stayed a week no room cleaning. Room okay no fan must ask for toilet paper.
Dirty, old, food at the restaurant was bad, door to the room could not be locked properly
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mohammed
Travelled with family
3 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location
A beautiful setting and excellent on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast. Would love to return to the Hole in the Wall.
The self catering units we stayed in had stunning views. The units do need some maintenance and care, but overall an enjoyable stay.
Good stay at hole in the wall, only problem was there were people drinking wine in the pool, although there is a board showing no drinking in the pool and one of the ladies took off her clothes, and there was not enough oversight by security to stop this. Drive to the hole in the wall is challenging with many potholes on the tar road and the gravel road is bad if using the gps.
The stay was very much well enjoyed by the entire family of 5
moses
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Erhard
7 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Erhard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
KARL
9 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stunning ocean views from Hotel.
What a wonderful view from our hotel room and the walk to the hole is not so far and it is stunning out there. The hotel room needs attention, the one fridge is not up to standards, shelves are missing, as well as the stove looks not good. The people that try to sell goods outside the fence are very annoying. The last 30km to Hole in the Wall Hotel is very very bad, make sure to take the road via Coffee Bay, that is a much better option.
We stayed very good. Everybody were very friendly and we felt save and secured. Will definately visit again
Rieka
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
Christo
16 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant Surprise
The hotel is an unexpected haven of comfort and good food in a very remote place. The rooms are old but in reasonable condition. Enjoyed the walk to the Hole in the Wall.
Road access is just OK in the dry (lot of potholes) but in the wet it’s 4x4 stuff (adds a chunk of fun to the journey). If that’s what you enjoy it’s great. Great areas for cycling and some hiking.
The resort is great, its fully self catering. Close access to the beach and only about 10 minutes walk to hole in the wall. Be sure to buy all your groceries in one of the big cities before your arrival as you wont find any supermarkets nearby. This is a very rural area. They do have a restaurant and small shop selling charcoal and some sweets.
Lovely and relaxing. The Hole in the wall is amazing to see. Drive there a bit hectic as the roads are bad and a 4*4 is definately needed. It is helpful to get the local "guides" to take you to the hole in the wall and boiling point but negotiate price first. Accomodation and restaurant was very good.
Reception could not find our booking as says head office was on the computer. The restaurant did not have lettuce, feta or haloumi cheeses also after one beer did not have any more of that kind, also only 3 types of white wine, very expensive. The chalet was average clean, chair in the lounge broken and second day no water after they said it was repaired, so left on the 3rd day unable to shower etc. staff did not seem bothered about anything. Very disappointed overall.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Roshalen
2 Dec 2016
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic but all facilities necessary
Basic facilities but comfortable stay
Initially booked into a chalet which was dirty and poorly maintained but on complaining staff changed our chalet. The 2nd chalet was clean and updated.