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Zimbali suites

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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of the ocean.
A golf course with a water hazard, trees, and houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, wooden accents, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a large window offering a view of the sea.
A modern interior with a reception desk labeled "ZIMBAI SUITES," two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Spa services on site
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • 3 restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre

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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

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View all photos for Zimbali Suites 521

A bathroom with a mirror, a towel rack, and a no-smoking sign.

Zimbali Suites 521

  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed with white bedding and green pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.

Zimbali Suites 104

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Zimbali Suites 414

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Zimbali Suites 224

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned headboard.

Zimbali Suite 516

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa with cushions, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Zimbali Suite 517

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Zimbali Suite 205

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of the ocean.

Zimbali Suite 205

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Zimbali Suite 523

A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Zimbali Suite 523

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Zimbai Suite 524

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and a colorful tropical-themed headboard.

Zimbai Suite 524

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Zimbali Suite 113

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Zimbali Suite 113

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

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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 aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Casuarina Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Open Park and Holla Trails. Netcare Alberlito Hospital is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Zimbali suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025