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Zimbali suites

Beach location and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
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Breakfast area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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5 Cork Wood, Douglas Crowe Drive, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Place, Casuarina Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballito Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Zimbali Suites 521

  • 438 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suites 104

  • 648 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suites 414

  • 648 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suites 224

  • 648 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Zimbali Suite 516

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 517

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 205

  • 648 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 523

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbai Suite 524

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suite 113

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ballito

Located in Ballito, Zimbali suites is near the beach. Casuarina Beach and Open Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hillary Park and Hilary Park.
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What's nearby

  • Casuarina Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ballito Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 25 min drive - 32.7 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 38 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fireroom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soi 55 Thai Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bird & Co - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Zimbali suites

Beach location and outdoor pool
At Zimbali suites, hit the nearby beach, dine on-site at Coral Tree Restaurant or enjoy a drink at one of the aparthotel's 2 bars/lounges. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and a dishwasher.
Zimbali suites offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of ZAR 1000.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Zimbali suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zimbali suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zimbali suites?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zimbali suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Zimbali suites?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Zimbali suites located?

Situated in Ballito, this beach aparthotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Netcare Alberlito Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of Casuarina Beach and Open Park. Boulevard Shopping Centre and Westbrook Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Zimbali suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

7.6/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sakhile

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spit right next to capital hotel. Amazing resort amenities, peacefully awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nombuso

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
What i loved the most is the beautiful aroma as you enter the suites, that invites you into what felt like a spa retreat! The cleanliness and softness of the bedding and fresh towels added to thr luxury experience. Entry and exit into the estate seems to be an inconvenience at first but definitely welcomed level of security. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, we felt safe at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Molefe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zimbali suites

Horrible experience. Unhygenic conditions especially worsened by the fact that we were travelling with two infants. Cleaning staff in no uniform nor any formal training. Little to No wifi available. No phone signal. Unclean towels and bed sheets. Floor mats thrown on top of baby towels. Outside veranda brom used to sweep carpets! Unhelpful and curt hotel staff. Gold carts seen being misused to transport certain female guests to and fro instead of being useful. (We got stuck at the bb club with an elderly person and two babies) as a result of no golf cart coming when called. Instead returned to find all carts in use busy transporting female guests to and fro) Swimming pool in a filthy unhygenic state.I
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Gonaseelan

Disliked: Communication

Would need to be desperate to stay here again

Probably one of my worst check in experience ever. The communication, the reluctance to assist and just don’t care attitude of hospitality workers seems shocking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Ayanda

Not so good as before, some areas where closed, they was no light on our pool Suite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

What a joke!

We spent a family weekend here, with 2 couples sharing a 2 bed, 2 bath suite. The rooms were clean but very poorly equipped - remote controls didn’t work, there was no patio furniture & only one 2 seater couch for a 4 sleeper unit, hardly any crockery and glasses on the kitchen & whatever they was was from odd sets! Also no bedside lamps in bedrooms, threadbare towels and a light that shone all night outside the 2nd bedroom with no blind to block out the light. We didn’t sleep a wink until it went off with a timer at 5am. To top it all, there is no service directory and no telephone to call somebody in charge to get help. The general line which we googled was not answered when we called. There could have been a fire and nobody from “Management” would have been reachable!! What a joke!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfy

I was at first concerned after reading reviews however as a family of 4 we were very happy and comfortable in room 104. Very neat and clean, everything you could need. My kids loved it. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I booked a room with a queen bed. The day before my date I received a call from a lady who asked to move us to another room coz the couple that was suppose to vacate extended. I said it is ok provided it is a similar room. she said it is bigger. I got to the room we found a double bed in one room and a 2 twin beds in another room. Honestly, it don't make sense to me that her idea of bigger is two separate rooms. i didnt have time to call her cos I was there for a function and I was already late.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oomraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was amazing - had booked another night because of it beigng so good would i receive the addition rewards on my profile
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Sanjay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Supposedly a 5-star stay was more like a 2-3 Stay

Not so good: Receptionist was awol for about 10 mins on arrival. Had to wait to check-in. During our stay receptionist was difficult to find at the desk, mostly unavailable. New receptionist, unable to provide sufficient information about resort facilities. One toilet in the room not working, no maintenance people available to repair for the duration of our stay. No soap or toiletries provided in the room. Found spiders in the bed. Supposedly a 5-star stay was very dissappointing indeed. More like 2-3 star
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ngwako

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue but the service was disappointing. No information was given out at check in on activities and amenities. There was connection issues with our dstv and towels are not changed daily
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Lesetja

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

terrible Zimbali Suite Room 319

It was terrible Zimbali Suite Room 319. The window in the bedroom had no blinds. The night shift guys gave us a salotape to close the window using a towel. 2. During booking we chose a Queen bed but the room had a double bed essentially they conned us. We want our money back. 3. The DSTV switched off while we were watching. Lastly we could not use the iron board because the holder underneath was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Numero uno

It was good we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lufuno

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place did not look anything close to internet advert. Too expensive and horrible furniture. I will or stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

AB

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had no kids for the pots and my room was not cleaned accordingly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

sibongile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disaster at Room 319 Zimbalo Suites

Room 319 Zimbali suites was a disaster, the room had no towels and the bedroom has no curtains or blinds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

DISSAPOINTED CUSTOMER

The service was very poor.they were very unorganized.bathroom was not clean. No tissue paper was provided. Hotel stuff were most unfriendly and not helpful. The only nice lady was the 1 from the suites reception.was getting sent from 1 person to the next to get towels and then was told towels were not provided. Facilities that could be used were not clearly mentioned. Overall just a mediocre place because nothing was easily accessible.very disappointed for an international travel. This place needs alot of planning before hand, not what a vacation should be. Would not recommend to my friends and family.not enough entertainment for kids. What's the use of the beach if you cannot swim in the ocean.shuttle service was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best short holiday ever

My stay with my family was amazing .Enjoyed the quietness and ambiance of the place .Our stay was short most definitely will go for 1 day or 2 more in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My wife's birthday celebrations

My experience was excellent in that I will recommend this suite to my friends, work colleagues and family members.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

MAHOMED NIZAM

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruvimbo

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023