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The Capital Zimbali
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel with 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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The Capital Zimbali

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Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of The Capital Zimbali

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399
  • Popular LocationHolla Trails8 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationBallito Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThompson's Bay Beach16 min drive
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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 498 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1174 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 3659 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 996 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ballito

The Capital Zimbali is located in Ballito. Sibaya Casino and Luthuli Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Holla Trails and Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 15 min drive
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Casuarina Beach - 28 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 5 min drive
  • Concha - 8 min drive
  • The Boathouse - 8 min drive
  • La Fiamma Grill - 8 min drive
  • Conchilla - 8 min drive

About this property

The Capital Zimbali

Upscale hotel
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Capital Zimbali. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 290 per person
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL
  • Poison Ivy Lounge
  • Stingray Café & Pool Bar
  • The Copper Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 500.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 290 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number 2006/006561/07

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Capital Zimbali Hotel
The Capital Zimbali Ballito
The Capital Zimbali Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capital Zimbali have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capital Zimbali?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Zimbali on 5 May 2024 start from £112.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Capital Zimbali pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Capital Zimbali?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Capital Zimbali?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Capital Zimbali?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Capital Zimbali located?

Situated in Ballito, this spa hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Casuarina Beach, Ballito Beach and Holla Trails. Thompson's Bay Beach is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away.

The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thembelihle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here my family loved it, the only issue was the entrance at the gate with the codes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blayde

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shafeeq

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and golf is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clive

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Praneal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish everything was outstanding!

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal