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Reviews of Whale Rock, Modern Beachfront Apartment

117 Marine Drive, 4285 Margate, South Africa

#208 of 386 vacation rentals in Margate

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Review Score

Based on 109 apartment reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    6.1

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free Wifi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I'm extremely disappointed with the host, who refused to refund my R1000 security fee. Apparently, booking.com gave me an unannounced 15% genius discount, which they're using as an excuse.

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They didn't update the Price on booking.com and one day before our check in they called and told Me that I have to pay R475 more

    The view was great the whole environment infact

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's an unpleasant smell and the neighbors were loud and not considerate of other people, they had zero respect for other people ...they had girls over who were drunk and played loud music then they would sing...it was just annoying

    The patio, the beds are very comfortable and the apartment is clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    DStv doesn’t work, 2 bath tubs with plugs that dont fit .

    Apartment ,great view and the walk to the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    5.0
    Needs alot of love
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property smelled horrible. Pots were dirty when we got there yet we were charged R150 for living them unwashed. Checkout is 9am-10am. Though at 9am we had a lady telling us we must leave. Nothing is clear, j also blame booking.com next time please put breakage fee on top as well so a person can decide there and there if they want the property or not, this thing of being asked for breakage fee when it's time to get keys is really not on. I felt scammed the accommodation was really disappointing Nothing feels clean yet you pay R450 for cleaning services plus R150 if you left pots un washed. I only stay for 1 night but really didn't feel at home

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    6.0
    Will not be going back to to host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like the host! She made staying on the property very uncomfortable. She has no people's skills and if you don't obey her she deducts from your deposit. If there is baby formula dropped on the bedding she advises she will charge extra for washing. She expects you to take out your garbage when leaving. It's not a holiday with all the rules and regulations in place. You have to be afraid to use anything cause of the host behavior. She even gave us the incorrect security code and said we jammed the boxed and said she has to charge for callout but she initially gave the wrong code. You won't feel you on holiday cause you not free with all the rules. you also have to alert the owner of any issues you find otherwise she will charge it as if you did it.

    I liked the atmosphere and the quietness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They made me pain for washing the bedding, I think that a bit unfair because I paid for my stay there and I made sure nothing was broken I even cleaned the whole unit before checkout washed the dishes and everything but still they found something to deduct from my breakage fee. I didn't like tha

    The place was cool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bath tub wasn't working.

    We enjoyed our stay..

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No aircon. And the loadshedding really messed up our trip.

    The fact it had a watching machine, spacious and modern

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    1.0
    Bad the host ..is scamming us when it comes to refunding our deposit,she uses old pictures act like you guys has done so
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s a s nasty smell inside the house

    Nothing special

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    1.0
    Horror
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The attitude of the owner...we were denied access to the place only got to the apartment around 5 Am and were demanded to leave at 9 am in the morning. No tv and misleading pictures.

    The owner of the place was arrogant and inconsiderate. Accused us of stealing a remote control of a tvless apartment. She has not returned my so called deposit. Horrible experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Difficulties finding keys,not easily visible

    Environment Peace of mind Freedom

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very appreciative and appetizing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small bins

    Its clean and beautiful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner on the property forced me to pay an extra R400 after paying booking. Com R3242 as per the advert. She told me 4days before that I need to pay R1000 as the security if I break something. Nothing was stolen and broken in her property. I called her when I leave and told her that the box where I was expected to leave the key both are not working. She said se will tell her cleaner to go and check. Few nimute she confirmed that both box were not lock. And nothing was stolen or broken in the property. She told me she will ask the technician to look for it the next day on Monday. She confirm to me that both box are not broken. I then asked her when I will get my deposit. She said after 7 days. Today 23 June I asked regarding my refund she said she won't give it to me because I did not lock the box. Those two box were not in good condition I even take a video trying to lock but it was not working. Please assist me I feel she was dishonest by saying I will get my refund and on top of that I left her property clean I even send pictures to her but still is refusing to give me back my R1000. I have been using booking.com it the first time I'm experiencing this. Please assist getting my refund. .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts required a R1000 deposit. No pre-inspection was done upon arrival with the host and the same applies during check out. Days after checking out the host sent a message that we have damaged their TV (TV had no sound allegedly). During the course of our stay no one used the TV. When I asked for evidence of this, they simply sent a video which doesn't show that the TV had no sound. Instead they alleged that the TV had fallen n had scratches on it, mind u me this is a wall mounted TV. Amazing that a TV would fall and yet the LCD is not impacted by damaged n only the speakers. Absolutely amazing n shocking that such is possible. In all my travels I'm reluctant of places that require security deposits especially where no pre n post inspections are done.

    The location is perfect

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    1.0
    Racist establishment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing from these racists

    Very racist receptionist. This establishment does not receive black people with dignity. As result of this, I had cancel my stay, and they still refused to provide a free cancelation. My thinking is if you are black you may want to not subject yourself to this indignity.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole place was just on another level

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit stuffy, probably due to the inclosed space most of the time.

    The quietness of the area, the fact that is facing the beach also

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They don't provide iron No ice

    Cleanness Spacious Distance to the beach

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was great and the security service is good they are always on sight and the caretaker is always on call I loved everything about it ❤️🙏 The place is beautiful and clean and a safe place to be u just need to follow the house rules

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony view wasn't too good and there a lot of noisy people staying in the other flats

    The apartment was beautiful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was not expected what we thought according to when we made our reservation. The was busy on our arrival and swept the rubbish onto the corridor. Geyser was not switched on had to make a call and they did apologize. Bedding was not ironed. Unruly tenants upstairs we had no control over as they partied and very loud till early hours of the morning. We mentioned it to the security and apparently it occurs every weekend and they could not control the situation. Was not a pleasant stay at all.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No iron You put one toilet paper for 2 night We using one lines for 2 night We not putting bath soap and you putting small sunlight liquid

    View Parking lot

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No nice view Most expected wasnt there e.g iron,toilet brush, airfreshner etc

    Area

    Stayed in November 2024

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