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Fitness facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Fitness center
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Swimming pool
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Restaurant
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Business center
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Heating
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Hiking
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Cycling
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Airport shuttle
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Golf course
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Ironing service
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Tennis court
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Children's playground
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Dry cleaning
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Massage services
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Spa/wellness center
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Mini golf
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Babysitting/child services
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Valet parking
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Non-smoking throughout
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Outdoor pool
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Sun terrace
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Private check-in/check-out
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Daily housekeeping
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Designated smoking area
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Accessible parking
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Airport shuttle (additional charge)
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Concierge service
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Wheelchair accessible
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Kid meals
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Pool with view
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Heated pool
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Toilet with grab rails
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Private beach area
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Lower bathroom sink
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Pool bar
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Infinity pool
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Shuttle service (free)
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Water slide
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Outdoor furniture
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Sun loungers or beach chairs
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Sun umbrellas
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Airport drop off
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Airport pick up
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Coffee Shop on site
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Fruits
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Shallow end
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Beach
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Shuttle service
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Guest room sealed after cleaning
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Access to health care professionals
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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Face masks for guests available
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Security alarm
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Thermometers for guests provided by property
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Walking tours
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Breakfast takeaway containers
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Property Description
Tranquil Retreat in Zimbali Coastal Resort
Luxurious Accommodation
The rooms and suites at Zimbali Lodge offer a colonial-style experience within the indigenous forest. Enjoy stunning views from your balcony overlooking the forest or golf course. Unwind in the free-standing Victorian bathtubs or take a refreshing shower in the spacious bathrooms.
Relaxation by the Infinity Pool
Indulge in ultimate relaxation by the infinity pool, surrounded by swaying palm trees. Whether you're soaking up the sun or taking a refreshing dip, this serene setting is perfect for unwinding during your stay.
Convenient Location
Ideally situated just a short drive from Durban, Umhlanga, and Ballito, Zimbali Lodge offers easy access to key attractions. Plus, with King Shaka International Airport a mere 20 minutes away, your journey to relaxation is seamless.
Book your stay at Zimbali Lodge for a tranquil and luxurious retreat amidst nature's beauty.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
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Guest Reviews
Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, great amenities and clean facilities!
The bed and the pillow were very comfortable and the rooms are beautiful!
Before booking, I specifically searched for hotels offering an airport shuttle, and this hotel's shuttle service was a deciding factor. I confirmed pick-up times and the shuttle's collection point in advance. On arrival, however, I was asked to pay R500 for the "shuttle" — only to discover that the hotel doesn't actually operate one. Instead, they charge guests R500 simply to phone a third-party company to arrange the transfer. Had this been disclosed upfront, I would have arranged my own transport, as I did on the return trip for R168.
This is a significant, deliberate misrepresentation, and the hotel showed no willingness to acknowledge it. When I raised the issue with reception, staff spoke over me and didn't allow me to finish a sentence — a genuinely poor way to handle a legitimate complaint.
Dinner was underwhelming and not worth the price; breakfast was the better meal of the two.
A beautiful property, but the dishonesty around transport and the attitude at reception have left me undecided about returning.
The location of the resort is absolutely perfect.
The Spa didn't meet our expectation.
Beautifully decorated
Sadly our bed was very soft (we are used to a firmer bed mattress) but the room & linen was beautiful
The guy by the name off Mark should be compliment for the hospitality to and from all the pick up points aon all his arrivals very friendly and helpful and always smiling.
everything was great.
It was gorgeus and neat
The environment and peace
none
The food at the restaurant, the beach and pool area.
Nothing.
Nature, rooms, vacation feel and vibe
Restaurant is ridiculously expensive for a plate of food
Calm, serene and not as busy as the hotel
Waiting for porters to fetch you with golf cart to and from room and gym. The porter told us to call the number on key card once done but the number didn't work so we whatsapped the resort number that was communicating with us prior. Multiple messages back and forth only to be fetched 45 min by later after we had Google and try different numbers for resort reception.
Very efficient & professional staff. Cleanliness of the whole property.
The shower area is just too small in relation to the size of the whole room . The Bar did not stock Sherry and Port. Wine menu could improve eg stock premium wines
Food was great.
The room wasn't really clean. There were webs in some part of the unit. Bedding and gowns has turned cream white instead of white. Couch had burned marks. It looked old and uncomfortable
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Manesh from the reception team was very helpful, prompt and clear with his responses. He was contactable on WhatsApp at all times and responded timeously to all requests. The porter was also very friendly and was willing to wait for us at various locations. He also took us on a tour of the estate and told us about many of the facilities that we otherwise would not have known about. The in-house restaurant was good with a wide variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The rooms were aesthetic but we had issues with the AC (they did not cool and we had to call maintenance a few times), there were leaks in one of suites and the bed height was very high. However these issues were rectified by the property. The bathroom amenities were disappointing and so would recommend for guests to carry their own bathroom toiletries as the ones on offer in the hotel are not sufficient. The hotel also did not provide us with access tags for the padel courts so guests should be informed of this in future to avoid inconveniences. It is also quite a remote location so organizing Ubers / Bolts can be challenging and the hotel does not offer private shuttle services outside the estate.
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