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Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with golf course

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Reception
Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lodge Lane, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4439
  • Hillary Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Holla Trails
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Casuarina Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, 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 comforters, 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

Luxury Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment

Luxury Apartment

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

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (36)
The price is CA $230
per night
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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About the area

Ballito

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ballito hotel, you'll find Netcare Alberlito Hospital and Holla Trails. Ballito Junction Regional Mall and Lifestyle Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Holla Trails - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ballito Beach - 12 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 26 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Umdloti Beach - 30 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Fine's Fish Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hops - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with golf course
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.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature down comforters. This Ballito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled 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 daily.
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.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately ZAR 250 for adults and 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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