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First Group Hole in the Wall

3.5 star property
Beachside retreat offers ocean views and family entertainment, where kids find endless activities while adults enjoy the coastal tranquility

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Travelers at First Group Hole in the Wall enjoy oceanfront relaxation with practical amenities. The onsite spa offers deep-tissue massages, and The Bell Buoy Restaurant serves international cuisine. Guests can access a seasonal pool, garden, and arcade/game room.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿705
฿810 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 118 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sea view
  • 124 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 124 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom, 7 Sleeper House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room

  • Marina view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Chalet, 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • Sea view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in King Sabata Dalindyebo, First Group Hole in the Wall is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our King Sabata Dalindyebo travel guide
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Umthombe District, Mquanduli, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082

What's nearby

  • Coffee Bay Beach
    Coffee Bay Beach
    15 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Mthatha (UTT)
    130 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaleidoscope
    19 min drive
  • Fisherman's Tale at White Clay
    21 min drive
  • Friends Cafe
    21 min drive
  • Papazela's Pizza
    21 min drive
  • Jah Drums Cafe and Drum Shop
    21 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 manicure/pedicure, a Swedish massage or aromatherapy 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), meeting rooms and beach towels
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and barbecues
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

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Hole in the Wall on 26 May 2026 start from ฿705, excluding 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 and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Coffee Bay Beach and Zithulele Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

First Group Hole in the Wall Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

ANIL BISSESAR

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Endroit splendide!

Très belle région. Infrastructures de l’hôtel des annes 80 mais en cours de renovation. Service impecable (Paul, le gérant, fait un excellent travail de formation et de suivi de ses employés). Concernant la route pour y arriver, elle est en mauvais état mais elle est en train d’être rénovée. Mais même en mauvais état, il n’y a pas besoin de 4x4; il y a juste besoin d’un peu de patience. Le voyage vaud clairement le détour!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo

Posto incantevole, rondales bellissimo, completo di tutto anche acqua set di cortesia abbondante sua sciampo, creme, caffè the unico endicap, si arriva da una strada bianca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely!!!!

It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Naja

Leider etwas muffig und nicht so gut geführt. Das Restaurant war gut.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roshalen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but all facilities necessary

Basic facilities but comfortable stay Initially booked into a chalet which was dirty and poorly maintained but on complaining staff changed our chalet. The 2nd chalet was clean and updated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel legal

Passei somente uma noite, o quarto tinha cheiro muito forte de lugar fechado por muito tempo, então tivemos que deixar tudo aberto pra ventilar, mas no geral era bem bonitinho e confortável.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean Bester

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, definately coming back soon
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mfundo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Relaxing hotel

I had a great relaxing time.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware - Pictures are misleading

We booked a 3 bed apartment through this site - the pictures showed a lovely, clean and fresh thatched cottage, what we got was one of the flat-roofed cottages which was neither lovely nor fresh! I can only speak for unit 11, but all three of the bedroom ceilings were covered in what looked like a black mould - I assume this was from dampness in the roof. There were also a few other issues like the en-suite door being broken and the one window frame was broken with the glass pane was sitting at an angle (to name just a couple of examples). When we complained about the room, the staff told us that the thatched cottages are all timeshare units and are not available to book online. There were no other rooms available and there was no way we were going to make the epic drive back to civilisation in the dark so we had no choice but to stay. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and as helpful as they could be; the handyman arrived to fix the door and replace a light bulb within a couple of hours (although the sliding door came off the hinges again the first time it was used). The cleaner had also done her best with what she had to work with. As this is the "wild coast" I had expected to "rough it" to a certain extent but the state of the ceilings is unacceptable. PS - there are no TV's in the room (you can hire a TV and DVD's at an additional cost). Maybe this is part of the charm of escaping from it all... but then they should not say there is cable TV.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome relaxing stay with beautiful scenery and the staff where all very friendly and helpful
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wild Coast der Name ist Programm

Die Anreise von Coffee Bay ist etwas abenteuerlich aber auch ohne 4x4 machbar. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft. Habe mit dem jungen Führer Prince die Kustenwanderung nach Coffee Bay und die Village Tour gemacht absolut empfehlenswert. Essen und Frühstück waren gut. Zimmer sind meist mit Küche und Grillmoglichkeit. Auf dem Gelände ist ein kleiner Shop.