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First Group Hole in the Wall

3.5 star property
Escape to this beachside haven where ocean views meet endless entertainment options for kids of all ages.

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Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night
Aerial view
Balcony
At First Group Hole in the Wall, you can unwind by the ocean. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa or enjoy international cuisine at The Bell Buoy Restaurant. With a seasonal outdoor pool, garden, and arcade/game room available to all guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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3 Bedroom, 7 Sleeper House

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Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 66 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Superior Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 124 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Economy Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bedrooms
Premium bedding
3 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Umthombe District, Mquanduli, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082

What's nearby

  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 15 min walk
  • Hole-in-the-Wall - 4 min drive
  • Coffee Bay Beach - 21 min drive
  • Zithulele Hospital - 30 min drive
  • Hluleka Nature Reserve - 98 min drive

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

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a corner/local shop and a terrace at First Group Hole in the Wall. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Bell Buoy Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. A garden, a playground and an arcade/games room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at First Group Hole in the Wall have comforts, such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as safes and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bell Buoy Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

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.
Cots (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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Hole in the Wall have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Hole in the Wall?

As of 9 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Hole in the Wall on 10 Feb 2025 start from AU$89.63, including 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.

Is First Group Hole in the Wall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Group Hole in the Wall?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Group Hole in the Wall?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Group Hole in the Wall?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is First Group Hole in the Wall located?

This family-friendly King Sabata Dalindyebo hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall. Coffee Bay Beach and Zithulele Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

First Group Hole in the Wall Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wellemina

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ANIL BISSESAR

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Sokabo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Siyasanga

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

DC

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally unacceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Fredrik E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, old, food at the restaurant was bad, door to the room could not be locked properly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hole on the wall holiday
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was very much well enjoyed by the entire family of 5
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Erhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

KARL

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Curé

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trina, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff close to the beach with good spa service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rieka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at Home in the Wall hotel
We stayed very good. Everybody were very friendly and we felt save and secured. Will definately visit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Christo

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.

10/10 Excellent

Hermanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay in the Wild Coast
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.

10/10 Excellent

Frikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!!!!
It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

predoshni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hole in the wall
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in February.
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.