Sea Breeze Shelly Beach

Set a short walk from the sand at Shelly Beach, this self-catering property in Margate puts guests within reach of the shore, the Shelly Centre, and a run of nearby restaurants. Rooms range from standard studios with a double or king-size bed to a queen apartment with a sofa bed and partial sea view from its private balcony. The family suite runs larger still: two bedrooms, one bathroom, a sofa bed in the living area, and a kitchen for cooking in. Each unit carries an en-suite bathroom and a kitchenette or full kitchen, so guests can eat in as easily as out. A communal pool anchors the grounds, ringed by a patio fitted out for braais. Wi-Fi runs free throughout, and parking sits behind secure gates at no charge. Uvongo Beach lies three km off; Margate Main Beach and its Olympic pool sit seven km further on. It is a compact, practical base. The sea stays close enough that you can walk to it before breakfast, and the studios' shared patio and pool keep the pace unhurried between beach trips.