Beekman Group

Beekman Group One of South Africa's leading players in the property development and leisure sector. The company was sold in 1980.

From humble beginnings -
Bram and John Beekman opened a paint contracting business called Beekman Group Painters in 1970. This expanded rapidly to become one the largest contracting companies in Johannesburg with a staff compliment of approximately 80 people. Becoming a major developer in the Vacation Ownership industry -
Bram and John moved to Durban in 1980 where they diversified and entered the

Vacation Ownership industry. Their first development situated at Banana Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast was affiliated to RCI (UK) and paved the way for them to enter the local leisure industry. It also set the scene for the official launch of the Beekman Group in 1981, a respected developer and marketing pioneer of the Vacation Ownership industry. This was followed by the development of a further six conventional Vacation Ownership resorts under the Suntide brand, ending with Suntide Qunu Lodge at Qunu Falls near Ixopo. Revolutionising the concept of Vacation Ownership -
Launched in 1993, The Holiday Club was established in South Africa and expanded into Australia, New Zealand and Botswana. The company introduced a flexible Points System, which meant that Members were no longer restricted to one destination for their family holidays but have a tremendous variety of choices in Southern Africa and overseas. Expanding an already strong property portfolio -
The Club, the largest in South Africa has acquired investments in resorts throughout Southern Africa and has developed its own quality resorts in the most popular holiday areas of the region. Currently valued at around R730 million, these investments are administered by the Beekman Group and are held by The Leisure Property Trust. In addition, the Trust also owns stock in many resorts giving Club Members access to about 160 resorts in Southern Africa. The Holiday Club accounts for 40% of the total leisure industry’s sales within South Africa. The Holiday Club has expanded into both Australia and New Zealand and is actively investigating other potential markets. Diversifying the property portfolio -
Having gained invaluable experience in developing properties targeted at the leisure market, it was only natural that the Beekman Group would expand into property developments within the commercial and residential sectors.

11/09/2026

Long before a single guest checks in, there's already been hours of work behind the doors.

Rooms prepared just so, a kitchen finding its rhythm for the day, an activities team running through what's on and making sure it goes off without a hitch.

It's easy to only see the finished result of a holiday, the view, the first meal, the pool on a hot afternoon. This is a glimpse of what happens first.✨

10/09/2026

Meet Danie Van De Merwe, Resort Manager at Cayley Mountain Resort. Ask what stands out most after 12 years in the job, and it's rarely the big projects or new additions to the resort.

It's more than that, the family who's booked the same week every June for a decade, or a returning guest greeted by name before they've reached reception.

That's the part of this industry a brochure never quite captures, but it's the part that keeps people coming back.πŸ’™βœ¨

The wait is over....introducing Coral & Canopy, the new name and identity for our resort long known as Umhlanga Cabanas....
08/09/2026

The wait is over....introducing Coral & Canopy, the new name and identity for our resort long known as Umhlanga Cabanas.🌊🌴

Coral for the ocean life and colour on its doorstep, Canopy for the jungle shade and shelter above it, two worlds meeting in one reimagined resort.

Brought to life by the Beekman Group, another chapter in more than 55 years of building holiday experiences worth returning to.🩡

There's something special about a Springbok game day. The excitement, the anticipation, and a nation coming together beh...
05/09/2026

There's something special about a Springbok game day. The excitement, the anticipation, and a nation coming together behind the green and gold.πŸ’šπŸ’›

Wishing our Springboks all the best for today's match. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way.πŸ‰

Quick one for your Friday. Think back to the very first holiday you can remember, the earliest one that comes to mind, h...
04/09/2026

Quick one for your Friday. Think back to the very first holiday you can remember, the earliest one that comes to mind, however small the detail happens to be.

Maybe it's a smell, a game you kept playing, a person who made the week, or one specific afternoon that's stuck for no obvious reason.

⬇️ Tell us in the comments, we're genuinely curious what surfaces first when people think of us.

The right opportunity can take you further.✨At Beekman Group, we're passionate about creating an environment where peopl...
03/09/2026

The right opportunity can take you further.✨

At Beekman Group, we're passionate about creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.

With over 55 years of industry experience and a team driven by excellence, there's always room to develop, contribute, and thrive.

If you're looking for your next opportunity, it could be waiting for you here.πŸ˜πŸ’™

⬇️ Explore our current vacancies:
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Recognition means more when it reflects years of commitment, growth, and the trust of the people we serve.This 'The Witn...
02/09/2026

Recognition means more when it reflects years of commitment, growth, and the trust of the people we serve.

This 'The Witness' feature explores Beekman Group's role in South Africa's tourism and hospitality sector, highlighting the longstanding industry presence behind its continued success.

Read the full article below. β¬‡οΈπŸ“–

For more than 55 years, the family-owned Beekman Group has been a leading player in South Africa's tourism and leisure industry.

01/09/2026

There's a transformation taking shape on the KwaZulu-Natal coast.🌊✨

One of our long-standing resorts is being completely reimagined, new name, new identity, new experience.

More to come soon.😁

September is Tourism Month, and if you ask us, this whole industry runs on memory. Not the headline moments, the milesto...
01/09/2026

September is Tourism Month, and if you ask us, this whole industry runs on memory. Not the headline moments, the milestones or the reviews, but the small ones. A name remembered on a second visit. A view that stays with you long after the holiday ends.✨

This month, across our resorts, we're going looking for those moments, the ones our team carries and the ones you do too.πŸ’™

Meet our Member Services team, nine incredible women who don't just deliver exceptional service under pressure, they've ...
31/08/2026

Meet our Member Services team, nine incredible women who don't just deliver exceptional service under pressure, they've built something even stronger together, Amanda Mkhithi, Belinda Beeton, Danielle Naidoo, Judy Pousson, Louise de Koker, Nirvana Moodley, Sindy Khanyile, Valene Moodley and Xoliswa Zithumane.

Some teams work together. This one thrives together, carrying each other through the pressure of the day-to-day, and building a real culture of care through their B-Well initiatives and constant support for one another. 😊

Their greatest strength? Each other.

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3 Daly Street
Port Shepstone
4240

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+27396885000

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