3 Star Hotel

First Group La Montagne

100 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito, South Africa View Map

$88 nightly

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First Group La Montagne

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La Montagne is located in Ballito and is located along Compensation Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool with a modern design and offers views of the Indian Ocean. WiFi is available at a surcharge. All rooms offer views of the Indian Ocean and are equipped with a satellite TV and a kitchenette. They also come with a fan, safe and a balcony. The studios have a small seating area and the apartments offer a lounge area. Overlooking the swimming pool, the Palm Terrace restaurant serves pizza, breakfast and lunches, while the B-bar serves snacks and drinks alongside the pool. Other facilities include a spa, hot tub and a games room. There is a 24-hour front desk and kids’ club available on site. The resort is within 2.8 mi from the Umhlali Country Club and 14 mi from King Shaka International Airport. These two-bedroom apartments feature a furnished balcony and are located in both the front and back sections of the property. Apartments in the front section offer full, unobstructed sea views, while those in the back section look out over the pool and the Indian Ocean. Each balcony is equipped with a gas BBQ for your enjoyment. Inside, the apartments include a comfortable living area and a fully-equipped kitchen. The main bedroom comes with a flat-screen TV featuring selected satellite channels. The bathroom is fitted with a shower-over-bath

1,214 Reviews

7.7Good
Cleanliness
7.9
Staff
8.2
Location
9.1

What Guests Say

  • “Staff.. waitress.. receptionist..the views from the beach was awesome”
  • “Staff service very good. Food options plentiful and delicious”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Airport Shuttle
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3 Bedroom Sea View Apartment1/3

3 Bedroom Sea View Apartment

1152 sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single or 2 Single

  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
2 Bedroom Sea View Apartment - Pet Friendly1/1

2 Bedroom Sea View Apartment - Pet Friendly

765 sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Three-Bedroom Apartment1/1

Three-Bedroom Apartment

1152 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double or 2 Single

  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
Three Bedroom Penthouse1/3

Three Bedroom Penthouse

1647 sqft • 1 King or 1 King or 2 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
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Two-Bedroom Apartment

765 sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    7.7
    Good

    Based on 1,214 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    7.9

    Staff

    8.2

    Overall Quality

    7.6

    Pros +

    • Staff.. waitress.. receptionist..the views from the beach was awesome
    • Staff service very good. Food options plentiful and delicious
    • Loved the view from the room, the sound of the waves and the breeze was delightful.The rooms are quite warm, with excess to an aircon if neeeded. overall I really enjoyed my stay.

    Cons -

    • Tenet that complain about music that's was not loud...
    • Room could be cleaner. Saw some pretty big roaches
    • We were on the 7th floor and there is only a single lift which broke down twice during our stay. Not ideal if you have knee issues.
    Business Traveler (95)Solo Traveler (79)Traveling as Couple (688)Family with Young Children (442)Family with Teens (2)Senior Traveler (19)Group Traveler (102)Total (1,665)
    10PaulPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Staff.. waitress.. receptionist..the views from the beach was awesome

    Tenet that complain about music that's was not loud...

    10MiguelPosted on: 1-22-2026

    Staff service very good. Food options plentiful and delicious

    Room could be cleaner. Saw some pretty big roaches

    7MATUMELOPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Loved the view from the room, the sound of the waves and the breeze was delightful.The rooms are quite warm, with excess to an aircon if neeeded. overall I really enjoyed my stay.

    6HiteshPosted on: 12-17-2025

    Pool and close access to the beach.

    We were on the 7th floor and there is only a single lift which broke down twice during our stay. Not ideal if you have knee issues.

    1LizlPosted on: 11-11-2025

    We booked this resort specifically because it was advertised as offering a relaxed and tranquil environment — exactly what we needed for a peaceful weekend getaway. Unfortunately, what we experienced was the complete opposite. It was a weekend out of hell, filled with constant noise every single day. There was absolutely no sense of calm or rest at any point during our stay.The establishment’s claim of providing a quiet and relaxing atmosphere is completely false and misleading. We left more exhausted than when we arrived. If you’re looking for peace, rest, or a place to unwind, this is not the place to go. The management should be held accountable for false advertising and the lack of control over the disruptive noise levels.Extremely disappointing experience — we will not return and cannot recommend this resort to anyone seeking a tranquil getaway.

    We booked this resort specifically because it was advertised as offering a relaxed and tranquil environment — exactly what we needed for a peaceful weekend getaway. Unfortunately, what we experienced was the complete opposite. It was a weekend out of hell, filled with constant noise every single day. There was absolutely no sense of calm or rest at any point during our stay.The establishment’s claim of providing a quiet and relaxing atmosphere is completely false and misleading. We left more exhausted than when we arrived. If you’re looking for peace, rest, or a place to unwind, this is not the place to go. The management should be held accountable for false advertising and the lack of control over the disruptive noise levels.Extremely disappointing experience — we will not return and cannot recommend this resort to anyone seeking a tranquil getaway.

    2KasturiePosted on: 9-19-2025

    The place looked nice

    My room was horrible I booked studio sea view i called to make that was the case I got room 405 no view at all my TV didnt work my phone didn't work I had to use my cell the whole time to.make calls to reception and restaurants house keeping was very disappointed has I sent alot of money and was my first time bad experiences. Spoke to the lady at reception was no help overall very bad stay

    7RyanPosted on: 9-8-2025

    Location is great

    The building is showing its age, they are however renovating some public areas and it is quite noisy during the day.

    2MalcolmPosted on: 8-4-2025

    Almost nothing went well

    Arrived after lohg driveNo parkingNo hot water for a shower1 tablespoon & almost no cuttleryNoisy - workmen hammering and sawing into the night 9.30pm 15m from the door

    5PheladisPosted on: 7-14-2025

    The restaurants had good food and swimming pool was nice.

    The parking space is too small, the playing area for kids is not descent at all, floor 1 which we were staying was not descent, having to pass the laundry rooms and other doggy places, it looked like a dumping area ....it was not nice and attractive at all.

    8AshneePosted on: 7-8-2025

    views are amazing , the facilities are amazing

    to small rooms , the layout of the rooms are extremely cramped and small

    3ShariPosted on: 6-18-2025

    my second room was lovely - with a bath and shower and very little wind blowing into the room - i put a towel to block the wind so that was more bareable.

    first i was in a studio that had alot of wind coming in. This is the 3rd time i am put in sich a room, the previous time i left with a horrible flu. This time i requested a different room. The hotel rooms are more to my liking even though it was cheaper to book the hotel rooms that have a beautiful bath, than t was the studio. Very strange pricing.

    2MuirPosted on: 5-18-2025

    It’s right on the beach.

    Ignoring the intrusive construction, the rooms are tatty, look poorly maintained and worn out. The refrigerator in the room stank and did not work. The service in the restaurants was slow and unfriendly.

    6BinaPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Pleasant

    The service at the pool area was very poor. We asked about 4 waiter for assistance, and the 5th one took our order. The place was untidy. The tables were not clean. Lounger were wet. Was not up to std at all..

    5BenniePosted on: 4-29-2025

    sea view and bed linen are good

    carry out maintenance in my room during my stay - not a great experience - no wifi pass word - had to ask for it

    7JohnPosted on: 4-23-2025

    Amazing sea views and comfortable room

    Mould on curtains in room and in bathroom. Reception is under construction (would be good to have an alternate reception area setup)

    6MarlisePosted on: 4-22-2025

    Best seafood restaurant on the premises.

    The contraction without notice, and the lift being out of order, staying on the 6th floor was a bit inconvenient.

    5ChandhaniPosted on: 4-20-2025

    The lodge had great activities to keep us guests entertained. The live music was a fun experience and we got to meet other music lovers.We stayed on the ground floor, stunning ocean views.Staff were amazing, very friendly and accommodating.

    The building is still going through major renovations. Reception and most of the ground floor passages were dusty and under active construction. Our room started to leak badly during the heavy rains.

    5JacalenePosted on: 4-19-2025

    Facilities and location is amazing.

    I booked family room off booking.com and what room you book and what room you get are different, this should be resolved because it's false adverting, when I brought this up with reception they brushed it off and was pretty rude that there's nothing she can do, you could see she was trying to get rid of me, I then went back to reception and told her I'm not happy and then she only spoke to her manager which they gave us room 810 this room was so dirty and falling to pieces, no one should stay in that room, it needs some serious cleaning, we tried to make the best of the room as possible, We have stayed here every holiday for over the last 3 years and have never been so disappointed. Even the reception lady, she has helped me every time we have been there.Not sure what went wrong this time. Thank you.

    2SemonePosted on: 4-19-2025

    The location of the hotel is great and the staff are pleasant however the property is run down, "tired" and definitely needs a lot of work to revive it and freshen up.

    Everything is looking outdated and old. The property appears run down and needs a fresh look.

    1SuePosted on: 4-19-2025

    Dirty, leaking roofs all the way to my room.Stinking food. Noisy, but I don’t mind thatNot safe. Felt unsafe with the room balcony situation

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    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the front desk will be renovated from March 19, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Please note that there will be ongoing refurbishments on the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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    First Group La Montagne

    100 Compensation Beach Road, Ballito

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