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Zimbali suites

3.5 star property

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Zimbali Suite 205
Zimbali Suite 413 | Living area
Zimbali Suite 423
Zimbali Suite 205
Zimbali Suites 224 | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbali Suites 521

  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbali Suites 104

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suites 414

Zimbali Suites 414

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suites 224

Zimbali Suites 224

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suite 516

Zimbali Suite 516

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suite 517

Zimbali Suite 517

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suite 205

Zimbali Suite 205

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suite 523

Zimbali Suite 523

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbai Suite 524

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zimbali Suite 113

Zimbali Suite 113

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballito

At Zimbali suites you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Casuarina Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Open Park. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, free wired Internet and a hairdryer. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Coral Tree Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the aparthotel's own poolside bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Ballito aparthotel, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Holla Trails and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Netcare Alberlito Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Casuarina Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ballito Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 31 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Durban Beach - 38 min drive - 53.6 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 48 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fireroom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marinerers Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Xing Ye - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Zimbali suites

Zimbali suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Zimbali suites.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ballito aparthotel.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Tree Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 106 units
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zimbali suites

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Zimbali suites Apartment Ballito
Zimbali suites Apartment
Zimbali suites Ballito
Zimbali suites Ballito
Zimbali suites Aparthotel
Zimbali suites Aparthotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Zimbali suites?

The closest beach to Zimbali suites is Ballito Beach (4.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Zimbali suites?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Zimbali suites have a pool?

Zimbali suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Zimbali suites?

Zimbali suites features an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and 2 bars.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zimbali suites?

No, Zimbali suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zimbali suites?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zimbali suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zimbali suites?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Zimbali suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 42 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamokgethi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay, hotel staff was amazing and helpful including house keeping. Great view and access to The Capital and gymnasium.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petrus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowin

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

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

8/10 Good

Molefe

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

ameer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025