Is this Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel?

Check-in time for Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel?

Best-rates for the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel starts from $147 per night with includes Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, Laundry, Private Beach, Oceanfront, Spa, Guest Services, Accessibility, Air Conditioner, Security/Safety, Business Services, Bar, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Entertainment, Breakfast, Kitchen, View, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Zimbali Coastal Estate hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts | Hotel in Ballito

Name: Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts
Address: Zimbali Coastal Estate, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (province), South Africa, ZA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $147 per night
Rating: 8.3

8.3 (1061 Reviews) | 7 Bathrooms 18 Guests

Zimbali Coastal Estate Hotel | Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Hotel in Zimbali Coastal Estate, Ballito

Located within the exclusive Zimbali Coastal Resort eco-estate, located 31 mi north of Durban, Zimbali Lodge is a tranquil retreat offering comfortable accommodations. The hotel features an infinity pool surrounded by palm trees. Consisting of rooms and suites which are located within the indigenous forest and feature colonial style. Sliding doors open out onto a balcony offering views of either the forest, golf course. The bathrooms feature free-standing Victorian bathtubs, a separate shower and a private toilet. Each room has WiFi and offer a wide selection of TV channels. Zimbali Lodge is conveniently located to Durban and Umhlanga, and Ballito is a 5-minute drive away. The King Shaka International Airport is within a 20 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts is located in Ballito.

This 26 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1061 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Ballito and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 26 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Ballito. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts in Ballito is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

Designated Smoking Area

View

Wheelchair Accessible

Private Beach

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Oceanfront

Accessibility

Transportation/Shuttle

Security/Safety

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Wellness Facilities

Spa

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Restaurant

Fruit

Coffee house on site

Kids' meals

Wine/Champagne

Parking

Parking on site

Parking

Accessible parking

Free parking

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Wheelchair accessible

Lowered sink

Activities

Spa/Wellness packages

Fitness center

Walking tours

Cycling

Head massage

Neck massage

Tennis court

Playground

Back massage

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fitness

Mini golf

Full-body massage

Private beach area

Spa facilities

Beach

Hand massage

Foot massage

Couples' massage

Massage

Hiking

Spa lounge/Relaxation area

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

General

Heating

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Facilities for disabled guests

Designated smoking area

Family rooms

Safe

Smoke-free property

Guest Services

Shared lounge/TV area

Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Ironing service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Valet parking

Dry cleaning

Suit press

Airport shuttle

Babysitting/Child services

Concierge

Shuttle service

Private check-in/out

Shuttle service (free)

Baggage storage

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Daily housekeeping

Fax/Photocopying

Business center

Laundry

Invoice provided

Internet

Free Wifi

Wifi

Internet

Outdoors

Outdoor pool

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Garden

Outdoor pool (year-round)

Sun deck

Security/Safety

24-hour security

CCTV outside property

Smoke alarms

CCTV in common areas

Security alarm

Fire extinguishers

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Physical distancing in dining areas

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Breakfast to-go containers

Process in place to check health of guests

Face masks for guests available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Thermometers for guests provided by property

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

First aid kits available

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Cashless payment available

Physical distancing rules followed

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Spa

Pool bar

Shallow end

Beach chairs/Loungers

Infinity pool

Swimming pool

Heated pool

Waterslide

Beach umbrellas

Pool with view

Transportation/Shuttle

Airport drop-off

Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed

Due to the current lockdown in south africa, kindly take note of the following property guidelines: the property will operate between 08:00 and 19:00. no services will be offered outside these hours, guests are asked to take note of the 22:00 lockdown effective throughout the country.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:

7.76

Location:

8.94

Staff:

9.02

Facilities:

8.14

Comfort:

8.33

Cleanliness:

8.26

Gwen

Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM

Review Score: 10

South Africa

Reviewer Type: Extended Group

Travel Purpose: leisure

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Standard King Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 32 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Living Area Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View Services Wake-up service Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Room Amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 73 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Living Area Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View Services Wake-up service Kitchen Wine glasses, Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Fold-up bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Double or Twin Room with View Room Type: Twin/Double Room Size: 32 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 2 Twin bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Patio, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace Living Area Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View Services Wake-up service Kitchen Electric kettle Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor Room Amenities Feather pillow, Clothes rack Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Presidential Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 73 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Barbecue, Balcony Kitchen Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine Living Area Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View, Sea view Services Wake-up service Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Fold-up bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
Two-Bedroom Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 73 m² 1 Sofa bed Bed 1 King bed(s) Bed 1 King bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Barbecue, Balcony Kitchen Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine Living Area Dining area, Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View, Sea view Services Wake-up service Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Fold-up bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer
One-Bedroom Apartment Room Type: Apartment Room Size: 73 m² 1 Sofa bed Bed 1 Queen bed(s) Bed 1 Sofa bed Bed	Food & Drink Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker Bathroom Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom General Heating, Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Ironing facilities, Safe, Trash cans Media & Technology Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Barbecue, Balcony Kitchen Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Washing machine Living Area Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk View Garden view, View Services Wake-up service Bedroom Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens Room Amenities Feather pillow, Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Fold-up bed Physical distancing Single-room AC for guest accommodation Cleanliness & disinfection Hand sanitizer