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Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

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Lodge Lane, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4439
  • Holla Trails
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ballito Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 146 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Apartment | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Apartment

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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The Capital Zimbali

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (37)
The price is €175
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
The Capital Zimbali

About this property

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and private beach
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a private beach and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request
Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature down duvets. This Ballito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts, you'll be close to Open Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free beach shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, hot stone massages or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and a golf course
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Netcare Alberlito Hospital and 6 minutes from Ballito Junction Regional Mall
  • Free beach shuttle service
A private beach is featured. Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ballito hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Thandi Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Trophy Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Thandi Restaurant
  • Trophy Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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 11:00 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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 600.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 250 for adults and from ZAR 125 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 600.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts Hotel
Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts Ballito
Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts Hotel Ballito

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid avoid avoid
This place is not anywhere how it looks on the pictures! It is run down, in need of serious refurbishment, food was terrible, seriously avoid this place. Musky bad smell in the room. Pictures included in the review show the rusty bbq and extremely run down rooms. Actually it was that bad that 10 minutes after getting into the room my family decided to check out.
Rusty bbq for your use!
Dirty and stained floors
Old, run down doors and windows
Room block building in serious need of improvement
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rajendra

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

W Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Overall excellent stay in beautiful surroundings. Golf was amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just a little warning
Just a little warning to other guests and those considering booking here! Saturday was terrible, 20 children with parents invaded the pool. It was a children's birthday party all day with shouting and screaming. All the sunbeds were taken and there was no room for the hotel guests. Poor service from the managers, no help to get so we had to leave the area. The reception should have warned us so we could plan our day differently and they should have maybe reserved some sunbeds for the guests. No compensation, no offer of possible transport to the beach. When we left the hotel, we asked for an extra 1 hour late check-out, we couldn't do that despite the hotel being empty. We have been here 4 times before and this is probably the last time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025