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Zimbali Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
0B | Balcony
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries
Lobby sitting area

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

Lodge Suite - King

Highlights

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

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

Lodge Standard - King

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ballito Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Holla Trails - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Umdloti Beach - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 24 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain Fine's Fish Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 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), a porter/bellhop, 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

Languages

English, Zulu

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
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 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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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

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10

Sehr schmutzig und abgewohnt, sehr alter Schmutz am Boden, In allen Ecken Spinnweben, Schimmel in Dusche und Waschbecken, Unterbau vom Bett total verdreckt, Vorhänge stehen von alleine vom Schmutz, Tapeten lösen sich von den Wänden, Kühlschrank trotz 2maliger Reklamation außer Funktion, offene Wände bei den Abwasseranschlüssen, wunderbare Zugänge für KAKERLAKEN, haben 2 Stück (ca. 5 cm groß!!) erschlagen / vergiftet! Schade um diese früher bestimmt tolle Location in allerbester Lage, da mangelt es am Management.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10

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

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

6/10

Location is excellent but the lodge is looking tired. Guests need to use the Fairmont Hotel for food and drink as the main lodge building has been downgraded. Staff on the whole were very good but unfortunately there are some light fingers and property was stolen from the room. The room safe is not big enough for every item, so be wary.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10

The place was amazing however not much consideration for the guests convenience. We had gotten soaked 3 times as shuttle vehicles were obstructing parking and left unattended, Forcing us to park in the rain before checking inn and out. We did advise the guy at reception on departure however he seemed amused to sèe us wet. The cleaners were noisy and created a disturbance outside the room, so much so that we had to wake and go outside to see what the commotion was about at 7.30am No consideration was shown to guests that are on holiday and want to wake a lilttle late.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

The experience was amazing. There is a guy by the name of Duncan, he made our stay magical. There entire staff is professional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10

The lodge needs upgrading..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10

It’s okay for a short stay. There’s no breakfast served but the club house is near. I found something so basic as not having a bin in the room The most annoying thing ever. The shower is very small and I found it a bit awkward. The lodge room directions are not marked clearly on the pathways hence you will get lost trying to get to your room if you don’t use the shuttle . Overall it was doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

The service and staff were all really amazing and friendly. The rooms need a bit of TLC and possibly an upgrade, but cannot fault service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019