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Zimbali Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a golf course for sun and fun

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge, ocean views, open daily
Exterior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar

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Map
5 Corkwood Dr, Zimbali Coastal Estate, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Popular LocationHolla Trails7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBallito Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationThompson's Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)17 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

8/10 Good

Garden setting. Lots of wild animals and birds. Beautiful wood work and views
Sep 22, 2019

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Lodge Suite - King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Standard - Twin | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Lodge Standard - Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Standard - King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Lodge Standard - King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballito

Located in Ballito, Zimbali Lodge is on the beach. Holla Trails and Mount Edgecombe Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballito Beach and Casuarina Beach. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Holla Trails - 7 min drive
  • Casuarina Beach - 9 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 11 min drive
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Concha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen at Alchemy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Zimbali Lodge

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
A golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Zimbali Lodge. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range and a restaurant with golf course views. The on-site restaurant, Trophy @ Fairmont Zimbali, features ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and access to a nearby health club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zimbali Lodge include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy @ Fairmont Zimbali
  • Trophy Bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The property offers scheduled shuttle service to the nearby Fairmont Zimbali Resort where lunch and dinner service are available.

Property is also known as

Fairmont Lodge Zimbali
Zimbali Lodge Ballito
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Fairmont
Zimbali Fairmont Lodge
Zimbali Lodge
Zimbali Lodge Fairmont
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel Ballito
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Ballito
Fairmont Zimbali Ballito
Zimbali Ballito
Zimbali
Zimbali Lodge Hotel
Zimbali Lodge Ballito
Zimbali Lodge Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Does Zimbali Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zimbali Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zimbali Lodge?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zimbali Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zimbali Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Zimbali Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per person applies.

Where is Zimbali Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ballito hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballito Beach, Casuarina Beach, and Thompson's Bay Beach. Holla Trails is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away.

Zimbali Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 270 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 270 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was wonderful - clean and spacious. Staff were helpful and friendly. The top pool area was restful. There was no restaurant facility and the trek to and from the Fairmont Hotel tiresome, having to wait for both a buggy and minibus to get us from the Lodge to the Hotel and vice versa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The smell in the room was not pleasant, the carpet are not clean n I saw cockroach in our room a big one
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shiraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfection @ its best
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, really enjoyed the stay. The aircon did not work very well and we had to reset the card we were given 3 times as it did not work when using the exit gate
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is no longer a “hotel” in the true sense and really should not be sold as such - it is verging on misrepresentation. It was clearly once a very attractive place but has been seriously neglected and is being turned into a downmarket timeshare resort. On checking in we were told that a) there are no restaurants, no room service and no bars other than a pool bar that opens only during the day. b) the only restaurants were at the Zimbali Fairmont - 3 km away, within the same estate, but that a transfer service was provided (as if this was a benefit!). We found this completely unacceptable and asked if we could upgrade to the Fairmont, but there were no rooms. As we were only there for one night and had had a long drive we weren’t really in a position to start looking for another hotel in the area, but did at least manage to get some lunch in a cafe in nearby Ballito. We would never stay there again in any circumstances and frankly Expedia should be ashamed of marketing it as a “hotel”. I’d be happy to give you a very long list of observations about this dump (including the utter farce of the dinner “arrangement” which didn’t include the ability to sign for the meal-cash or card was demanded. Most tellingly of all, ex Lodge staff who worked at the Fairmont told us it was embarrassing to see a once luxury resort run down like this,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ....but personally think the estate set up is too large and impersonal. The fact that there is no restaurant or room service at the Lodge was dissapointing and had to wait a very long time for a shuttle to the main resort , so we ended up walking the 2.4kms.....
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay at Zimbali Lodge
It was a good stay, our room was very nice. I was a bit upset that staying at the lodge we did not get breakfast and were told we had to pay for it at the Hotel. People should take note of that also. there is a fee charged for travel to the valley of Pools (R50 per person) which surprised us a bit. otherwise going everywhere else is covered.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019