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Zimbali suites

3.5 star property

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Zimbali Suite 205
Reception
48-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Zimbali Suite 205
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbali Suites 521

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbali Suites 104

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suites 414

Zimbali Suites 414

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suites 224

Zimbali Suites 224

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Zimbali Suite 516

Zimbali Suite 516

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 517

Zimbali Suite 517

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 205

Zimbali Suite 205

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Zimbali Suite 523

Zimbali Suite 523

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Zimbai Suite 524

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Zimbali Suite 113

Zimbali Suite 113

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 11 reviews
The price is NZ$397
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Ballito

When you stay at Zimbali suites in Ballito, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Casuarina Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Open Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Boulevard Shopping Centre.
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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

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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
Zimbali suites offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 48-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite at Coral Tree Restaurant, one of the aparthotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Coral Tree Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Electrical adapters
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • 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

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

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
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nombuso

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

10/10 Excellent

Rowin

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

10/10 Excellent

Sakhile

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spit right next to capital hotel. Amazing resort amenities, peacefully awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAHOMED NIZAM

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruvimbo

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

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Kericia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Molefe

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

2/10 Terrible

Munyaradzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Nonhlanhla

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gonaseelan

Travelled with family

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

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

panayiota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Denver

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Robbie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights 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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

skhumbuzo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Adele

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ngwako

Travelled with family
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