Umthombe District, Mquanduli, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082
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 - 27 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
Situated by the ocean, First Group Hole in the Wall is a great choice for a stay in King Sabata Dalindyebo. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and local and international cuisine is served at The Bell Buoy Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Children's club*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Volleyball
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Kitchenette
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
The Bell Buoy Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from January to December
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, First Group Hole in the Wall does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at First Group Hole in the Wall?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at First Group Hole in the Wall?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at First Group Hole in the Wall?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at First Group Hole in the Wall?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at First Group Hole in the Wall and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like horseback riding and windsurfing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and an arcade. First Group Hole in the Wall also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near First Group Hole in the Wall?
Yes, The Bell Buoy Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
Does First Group Hole in the Wall have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a microwave.
What's the area around First Group Hole in the Wall like?
First Group Hole in the Wall is located a short 15-minute walk from Hole-in-the-Wall Beach.
First Group Hole in the Wall Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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 Poor
Sep 25, 2024
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 4, 2024
Wellemina
Wellemina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 24, 2023
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
ANIL BISSESAR, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 20, 2022
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 12, 2022
Sokabo
Sokabo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2022
Gladys
Gladys, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 12, 2022
Siyasanga
Siyasanga, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 28, 2020
Totally unacceptable
DC
DC, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2020
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.
Fredrik E
Fredrik E, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 29, 2020
Johnny
Johnny, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 16, 2020
Dirty, old, food at the restaurant was bad, door to the room could not be locked properly
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2020
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.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 29, 2019
The stay was very much well enjoyed by the entire family of 5
moses
moses, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 7, 2019
Erhard
Erhard, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 9, 2019
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.
KARL
KARL, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2019
Curé
Curé, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2018
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2018
Friendly staff close to the beach with good spa service
Trina
Trina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2018
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
Rieka
Rieka, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 16, 2018
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.
Christo
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2018
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.
Hermanus
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2017
Lovely!!!!
It was amazing!
Frikkie
Frikkie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2017
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.
predoshni
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2017
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.