Desroches Hotel

Name: Desroches Hotel
Address: 113 Marine Drive 4275 Margate, Margate, KZN, 4275, South Africa
Rating: 7.7

113 Marine Drive 4275 Margate4275MargateSouth Africa

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About Desroches Hotel

Offering studio rooms and family accommodations, Desroches Hotel features an on-site spa and a rooftop terrace with swimming pool. The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Margate’s main beach.

All guest rooms feature air conditioning, laptop-sized safe, mini refrigerator, and satellite TV, while many also include a microwave. Family units offer two bedrooms, a lounge, and kitchenette. Select rooms provide stunning ocean views.

A selection of massages and treatments can be arranged at the spa, while a fitness centre is also located on site. The hotel also offers conference facilities and a designated playroom for children.

Relish, the hotel restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while guests can also enjoy cocktails and light meals in the Skybar & Grill. The latter hosts live music on the weekend and offers picturesque views.

Desroches Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Skyline Nature Reserve and Riverbend Crocodile Farm, while Pure Venom Reptile Park is 20 minutes away by car.

Contact

113 Marine Drive 4275 Margate, 4275, Margate, South Africa
Telephone: +27(0)393120435 | Fax: +27(0)3093174195 | Official Homepage

Top amenities

WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi in rooms
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym

All amenities

Hotel facilities

24-hour reception
Airport shuttle
Business centre
Car park
Conference rooms
Direct beach access
Gym
Hairdresser
Hotel bar
Hotel safe
Laundry service
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
PC with internet
Pets allowed
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Washing machine
Wellness centre / Spa

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Balcony / Terrace
Bathroom with shower
Desk
Electric kettle
Free WiFi in rooms
Hairdryer
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Room safe
Satellite TV
WiFi in rooms

Wellness / Spa

Beauty salon
Body treatments
Massage
Turkish bath / Hammam
Whirlpool / Hot tub

Accessibility

Accessible parking

For children

Childcare / Babysitting
Kids' club
Kids' playground
Organised activities for kids

Arrival / Departure

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00

Positive Reviews

Close to the beach

The hotel is less than a ten-minute walk from Margate’s main beach and pier. Travellers report that this location makes the hotel a convenient choice for families and holidaymakers looking to enjoy the sea and sand.

Impressive views from Sky Bar

Located on the fifth floor of the hotel, the Sky Bar is said to offer some stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Guests love being able to gaze out upon the sparkling waters. They also report that this backdrop makes dining in the bar a pleasant experience.

Negative Reviews

Unsatisfactory rooms

Guests are disappointed with the condition of rooms, reporting that maintenance and cleaning are required, while rooms do not always resemble promotional photographs. Unpleasant sewage-like odours are a common criticism, while guests also complain of a lack of basic necessities, with absent towels regularly included in reviews.

Poor customer service

Reviews suggest that customer service at the hotel is poor. Travellers complain that staff are unfriendly and uninterested and generally have a poor attitude. Furthermore, guests imply that employees are often poorly trained and unable to assist with problems.

Late-night bar leads to noise complaints

The hotel’s Sky Bar is a popular destination for locals and tourists on the weekend when it hosts live music and generally becomes a virtual nightclub. As a result, guests staying at the hotel complain of noise disturbances stemming from loud music and late-night revelry and generally describe chaotic scenes.