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Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

4.0 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lodge Lane, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4439
  • Ballito Junction Regional Mall
    ‪6 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 duvets, 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 duvets, 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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About the area

Ballito

Located in Ballito, Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts is by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Netcare Alberlito Hospital and 6 minutes from Ballito Junction Regional Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Open Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lifestyle Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Holla Trails - 7 min drive
  • Casuarina Beach - 9 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 12 min drive
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 30 min drive

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

Beachfront hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course
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 play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Thandi Restaurant serving guests of Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Thandi Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Trophy Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) 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

Restaurants on site

  • Thandi Restaurant
  • Trophy Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf cart
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 600.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 1 percent tourism fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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