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The Capital Zimbali

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Ballito with 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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4 restaurants, breakfast served
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Terrace/patio
Garden Suite | Floor plan

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Children's club
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
The price is $116
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Connecting Double Rooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 109 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Garden Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 339.9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399

What's nearby

  • Casuarina Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Ballito Beach - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Umdloti Beach - 30 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Fine's Fish Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Capital Zimbali

Bring the kids when you stay at The Capital Zimbali in Ballito and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with body wraps or mani/pedis, and The Copper Restaurant, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 4 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and a kids' club.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 140 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

The Copper Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Stingray Café & Pool Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Poison Ivy Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 290 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2006/006561/07

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capital Zimbali offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Capital Zimbali does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Capital Zimbali?
Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at The Capital Zimbali?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Capital Zimbali?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Capital Zimbali?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Capital Zimbali?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sibaya Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Capital Zimbali and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, skydiving, and ziplining. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. The Capital Zimbali also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Capital Zimbali?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants.
Does The Capital Zimbali have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.

The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I felt at home and everyone was so friendly and helpful. A pity the gate to the beach was closed.
Elizabeth, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Leendert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Never again!!
Room stank of smoke. Basin in room was in shocking state, toilet did not flush properly. Food in restaurants stupidly OVER-PRICED. Breakfast spread was good but again STUPIDLY OVER-PRICED.
1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Francis, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Capital Zimbali still as good as Fairmont Zimbali!
Hotel staff and management were friendly and happy to engage a newly married couple who spent their honeymoon night at this hotel. The views, room and the atmosphere were lovely and befitting for such an occasion.
View from room of the pool and surrounding area
Luxury room
Sanjith, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Onisms, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fantastic service and beautiful resort
Exceptional service, something that is hard to come by these days in local hotels. A hotel that also keeps up with the times… there’s a Smart TV in the room which was amazing, in room dining can be ordered through your cellphone (amazing), what more could one ask for? Service was also fantastic at the Copper restaurant with a wide selection of breakfast options. Only disappointment was The Firerroom restaurant. Was too noisy and busy, service wasn’t great and food was expensive but didn’t live up to price. Well done to the hotel for the fantastic up keep, great service and comfort. I will definitely be coming back soon!
Beautiful art inside
Pool
Entrance
Yurisha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Persi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Average
Hi thank you 🙏. The service at the restaurant was outstanding as well as the access gates to Zimbali. However housekeeping fell short of expectations. Room wasn't properly cleaned and the amenities not replenished. We returned to our room after 10pm on Saturday to a room smelling of damp. The dstv didn't work properly in both rooms. We reported it. It remained unresolved until we checked out. So the quality of the hotel service doesn't match the star rating which is unfortunate.
K, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Geoff, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SD, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed staying here my family loved it, the only issue was the entrance at the gate with the codes.
Thembelihle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Blayde, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shafeeq, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Breakfast and golf is good.
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clive, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Praneal, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cebo, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

From start to finish everything was outstanding!
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wiseman, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Connie, 2-night trip
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