Glenmore Sands

Glenmore Sands can be found 7 km north of Port Edward and about a 30 min drive south of Margate. Situated on Glenmore Beach, the resort enjoys magnificent sea views from most of the units. The original Green Dolphin Hotel was constructed in the early 1900’s and was converted to self-catering units around 1983. The area around the reception is still part of this original building. The collection of old photographs and artefacts makes for fascinating browsing. The resort offers guests a choice of cosy apartments and studios that can accommodate between 2 to 6 people, and the staff will do their best to make sure guests feel welcome and at home. The units are furnished with double beds, queen-size beds and single beds and sleeper couches. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower only. Each of the units has an open-plan living area and the kitchens are equipped with microwaves, hobs, fridge/freezer and tea and coffee facilities. The lounges offer comfortable seating, TV and DSTV. Wi-Fi is available. Glenmore Sands offers a games room with entertainment for young and old with TV games, pool table, table tennis, and more. In the garden near the swimming pool, is a jungle gym for the smaller children. The well-maintained gardens are home to a colony of Dassies who are protected in this area as well as Vervet Monkeys who visit regularly. Great attention is paid to security and the resort has overnight watchmen and 16 CCTV cameras to ensure guests are secure. Glenmore Sands is a wonderful place to visit throughout the year. In the hot summer months, the resort has a swimming pool with a children’s pool and access to the netted beach to cool down. The resort boasts abundant birdlife with resident Fish Eagles often seen perched on their vantage point high in the branches of the dead trees along the Tongazi River. They are seen most often early in the morning or on cloudy days. Glenmore beach with its flat sands and rocky outcrops always proves to be good for rod and dive fishing. Situated on the renowned Wild Coast with its many shipwrecks, interested visitors can collect pieces of porcelain or trader beads from these vessels which are still washed up onto the shore. During the winter months, particularly from May to October, the Bottle Nose and Common Dolphins can be seen following the annual migration northwards of the sardines. The Hump Back and Southern Right Whales come past for a much longer period as they head north early in the cooler months to the warm waters and around November they travel south again with their calves returning back to the cold southern waters.

Area Info

Glenmore Sands is situated 7 km north of Port Edward, and the immediate environment offers blue lagoons, clean golden beaches with interesting rocky coves and rock pools. The sub-tropical forests are home to an abundance of plant life and birds. The annual Sardine Run in winter is an attraction for both local and international visitors. WaterWorld@ The Pont offers speedboat and tube rides on the Umtamvuna River. A favourite is the river cruises to the mouth and back leaving from The Boathouse at the Pont Resort. Private functions can also be arranged with them. Beaver Creek Coffee Farm is on the Izingolweni road above Port Edward. They are open for breakfasts and lunches and offer farm tours as well as sales of their special coffees. There is a playground for children. Mac Banana some 4km from Glenmore Sands has a speciality food store and restaurants serving pancakes as well as other light meals. There are a number of other attractions such as a small animal farm. There are also quad bikes, a butterfly dome and mini golf. Nature lovers can visit the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve which is controlled by Ezemvelo Wildlife. There are walks through the forest and along the river. Bird viewing is fantastic, and although they are such shy animals, small antelope can also be spotted. Visit Clear Waters for hiking and mountain bike rides. Mpenjati Reserve is about a 5-minute drive north where the fishing is good and shady picnic spots are open to the public and are also under the control of Ezemvelo Wildlife. It is important to always carry your fishing license/permit. Further away from us, inland from Port Shepstone, lies the Oribi Gorge with its famous Leopard Rock hanging out over the gorge with spectacular views if you are brave enough to venture out on it, abseiling is also offered. Also, visit Lake Eland Game Reserve. The Wild Coast Sun resort is a 10 to 15-minute drive south of Glenmore Sands. There is a golf course and waterpark as well as a casino and numerous restaurants and an arcade games area.