Located in the sunny coastal town of Margate with its beautiful beaches and holiday atmosphere,
our Margate Retirement Village has become a sought-after retirement destination for many.
The variety of housing options from apartment living to free-standing homes
offer a secure environment with an independent lifestyle.
A sizeable frail-care and dementia-care facility ensures that help is nearby should you ever require it.
Village Overview
The Margate Village consists of 444 cottages and apartments on 28 hectares of land. Close to the bustling holiday town of Margate it is ideally situated to enjoy many of the holiday festivities without the hustle and bustle of seasonal traffic or crowds.
Wide roads, lush trees and open, spacious surroundings are what best characterise this village which is home to more than 600 residents.
The Village, as it is affectionately known, was first occupied in 1968 by a few cottage residents and social pensioners housed in single rooms in what was known as Azalea House.
A Choice of Home Styles
Cottages & Apartments
Margate Retirement Village offers a variety of accommodation options, including cottages, garden apartments, flats, and studio apartments. All cottages and apartments are sold on “Life Right” basis, providing residents with secure and worry-free living.
Kindly note that no dogs or cats are permitted within Margate Retirement Village.
One Bedroom Units
- One bedroom apartments and flats from R500,000
- Studio apartments from R600,000
- One bedroom cottages from R1,030,000
Residents are encouraged to develop gardens around their cottages, whilst garden services mow lawns and trim edges.
All units are refurbished once they become available.
Two & Three Bedroom Apartments & Cottages
- Two bedroom apartments from R780,000
- Two bedroom cottages from R1,280,000
- Three bedroom cottages from R1,700,000
Residents are encouraged to develop gardens around their cottages, whilst garden services mow lawns and trim edges.
All units are refurbished once they become available.
Activities & Amenities
Village Facilities & Activities
The Margate Village has state of the art facilities including bowling greens, a club house, entertainment hall, gym, library, chapel, post office and swimming pool as well as a restaurant and coffee shop. The village is home to a variety of indoor and outdoor clubs and activities, you choose what just how active you wish to be.
At the Village
Cafe Munro serves teas and refreshments, including lunches and take aways. It is opposite the Azalea Library, and is open Mondays to Fridays 08:00 – 15:00
Weekly services are held by most denominations in the beautiful chapel. Residents also attend services at a number of churches in the area.
There are two hairdressers in Margate Retirement Village, Salon Beryl in Hibiscus Heights and Salon Renee in the Ronnie Baker Hall.
Hibiscus Heights: ground floor: Tuesday to Friday.
Ronnie Baker Hall: Wednesday and Thursday
The wonderful Village Shop at the Ronnie Baker Hall sells a wide range of second hand goods, including clothing, jewellery electronic equipment. Goods donated to the Shop are resold and contributions go towards funding of events and entertainment arranged by the Residents’ Activities Committee. Donations are gratefully accepted.
The boutique is located in Hibiscus Heights. “Nearly new” donated clothing and other items may be purchased. It is open on Tuesdays from 08h00 – 10h30. This charity shop is run by the Residents Activities Committee & proceeds are used for the benefit of the village.
A dining room is available for residents and their guests seven days a week, providing a three course luncheon. Meals may be taken on a five day or seven-day programme at a reasonable cost. Single casual meals are at a premium and must be booked 24 hours in advance. Sunday lunches are similarly available for residents, provided the residents have at least one other meal during the week. Residents may arrange to have meals in the Hibiscus Heights, providing a three-course meal at the prevailing tariff.
CHIROPODIST A private practitioner visits both villages once a month.
CLINIC
The Society runs a clinic for residents recovering from operations and for those who are ill or need assistance. This facility is professionally staffed 24 hours a day.
A clinic is held twice a week for village residents to check blood pressure, blood sugars, injections etc. in the Matron’s office.
FRAIL CARE
A frail care service in Hibiscus Heights is offered to all Village residents. Our matron and her team of sisters and ward attendants supervise this service. Frail care includes full catering and laundry services.
The Margate Retirement Village’s two green bowling club has just undergone a major refurbishment with new greens laid and the clubhouse extended. Extra ablution facilities were added and the club was given a modern facelift.
The lush environment and safety of the village makes it a walker’s dream and many enjoy a daily stroll along the many paths.
The Azalea Library is affiliated to the Natal Provincial Library Service and is run and staffed by the Society. Many of the books in the library are purchased through funds made available for this purpose by the RAC, the Society, and from donations collected from users of the service.
- Azalea Library:
Monday - Friday: Morning: 08h30 – 12h30; Afternoon: 14:30 – 16:30
- Hibiscus Heights: Tuesday: 14h00 – 16h00; Thursday: 09h00 – 11h00.
Cottage residents’ personal laundry can be laundered in Hibiscus Heights by arrangement with the Laundry Manager and charged at the prevailing tariff. Laundry is collected on a Tuesday and returned on a Thursday.
A dedicated Resident Services Desk offers a single, convenient point of contact for all maintenance, garden, security, and related service requests from residents.
Scheduled trips to various local malls and shopping centres in the area are available to residents. The bus also does trips to the Port Shepstone Provincial Hospital and various local specialists and clinics, by arrangement.
The bus may also be booked for medical trips beyond the Margate and Port Shepstone area, for which a tariff is charged.
Both the Ronnie Baker Hall and the Azalea Hall are controlled by the Residents Activities Committee and bookings for functions in these halls are undertaken by the Residents Activities Committee.
The “Village Vibe” is a newsletter published by the Residents Activities Committee with information and articles about the Society and a variety of newspapers are available at the Administration Office and Hibiscus Heights Reception
At Hibiscus Heights ground floor, Monday and Friday.
A committee of residents and the Matron run the Residents Comfort Fund which is situated on the ground floor of the Hibiscus Heights building. Funds are raised from the sale of goods donated to either our Shoppe or the Boutique. Frail Care residents in need of assistance are provided with toiletries, haircuts and other sundry items such as outings and entertainment.
The Margate Village has a large swimming pool with a beautiful covered gazebo and pool-side loungers. The pool is used by hard-core swimmers and social swimmers alike, and is also used for water aerobics and for rehabilitation activities.
Village Clubs
The clubs are the life and soul of the village and allow for some really amazing friendships to form. No matter what your interest or fitness level, there will be a club that you can enjoy.
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Art Classes
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Bridge Club
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Indoor Bowls
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Keep Fit Classes
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Line Dancing
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Men's Snooker Club
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Pool Club
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Social Dance Club
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Village Gym
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RAC Monthly Draw
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Village Bowling Club
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Quilters Guild
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S.A. Airforce Association
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Badminton
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Chess Club
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Jukskei
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Ladies Darts
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Men's Darts
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Movement to Music
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Rummikub
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Table Tennis
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Yoga Club
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RAC Village Shop
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Tape Aids for the blind
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Residents Comfort Fund
Healthcare
FRAIL CARE
Our Margate Retirement Village has a full Frail Care facility with more than 20 beds in 18 single rooms and 2 double rooms. The Margate Village also has a Dementia Care unit, with 11 single rooms and 2 double rooms.
We also have several Clinic rooms which cater for short-term stays by our residents and non-residents in the surrounding areas of our Villages. It is used for those who are recovering postoperatively or post hospitalization.
Full care, including all meals, laundry and 24-hour care is provided in our care facilities, with medical staff on call 24 hours a day.
The Neighbourhood
Out & About
The coastal town of Margate is located on the lower KZN South Coast which is home to some of the best beaches and golf courses in the country. Just a few kms from the town center, villagers have access to all the amenities and festivities of this coastal town, yet still enjoy the peace of tranquil surroundings.
With three malls in the vicinity offering shopping and entertainment and a wide selection of local restaurants boasting cuisine from around the world, villagers are certainly spoilt for choice. For the nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, the nearby nature reserves, marked coastal paths and golf courses offer endless opportunities to explore.
Medical Facilities
Outings & Entertainment
Famous Eateries
Nature Walks & Trails
Shopping Centres
Golf Courses
Beaches
Movies
Happy Residents
If there was Heaven on Earth… this is it!
Alan & Carol Tyers
Margate Village Residents
A safe, secure place to retire in.
Derek & Eve Hollinson
Margate Village Residents
Enquire Now
Your new home could be waiting for you at one of our villages. We would love to connect with you and make your retirement dreams a reality.
Please contact us using the details below or fill in the form opposite for further information.
We look forward to connecting with you.
General enquiries
TEL: 039 312 5000