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Zimbali Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Zimbali Lodge offers a family-friendly oceanfront experience with a poolside bar and outdoor pool. Enjoy golf course views at Trophy @ Fairmont Zimbali restaurant or relax in the garden. Free WiFi, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry services add convenience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Lodge Standard - King

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lodge Standard - Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Lodge Suite - King

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Corkwood Dr, Zimbali Coastal Estate, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420

What's nearby

  • Netcare Alberlito Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ballito Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Open Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 24 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fireroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Concha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soi 55 Thai Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Marlin - ‬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 concierge services
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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy @ Fairmont Zimbali
  • Trophy Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
For any questions, 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
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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?

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 3 mi (5 km) of Netcare Alberlito Hospital, Hillary Park, and Hilary Park. Ballito Junction Regional Mall and Lifestyle Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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