8.2

1,046 reviews

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

1 Lodge Lane, Zimbali Coastal Estate, Ballito, 4420, South Africa

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Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts sits in Ballito, South Africa, just 1mi from the city center, nestled in the Zimbali Coastal Estate. Address: 1 Lodge Lane, Zimbali Coastal Estate. Breakfast is offered, and the lodge has earned 1,046 reviews from travelers.

Amenities echo coastal relaxation: free on-site parking, free Wi‑Fi, and an on-site restaurant. A private beach area (free), outdoor swimming pool (free), sun deck, and terrace set the scene for easy days by the sea. Non-smoking rooms and air conditioning keep comfort high, while shuttle service, meeting/banquet facilities, spa options, and a golf course are available for an extra charge.

Rates start from $159 per night, and with 1,046 reviews backing the experience, Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts invites a sun-soaked Ballito escape. Location details place the property at 1 Lodge Lane, Zimbali Coastal Estate, only about 1mi from Ballito's center, with direct access to beach amenities and garden views.

Three outdoor pools, all adults-only, headline the water-side experience: Pool 1 is an infinity-edge oasis with a shallow end and panoramic views, Pool 2 adds a heated infinity option with a shallow entry, and Pool 3 keeps things relaxed with a shallow end. A free private beach area extends the seaside vibe, while a sun deck and a terrace invite effortless days by the water.

On-site dining centers the experience around Trophy Bar and Thandi Restaurant, a romantic setting offering a mix of Indian, pizza, steakhouse, local, and grill BBQ fare. For convenience, payment options include cash and major cards such as Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and UnionPay.

Accommodations span a range of options, from the Superior King and King rooms to room categories with garden views and larger suites. Notable examples include Room With Garden View at 345 sqft and King Room at 344 sqft, along with combinations like the 2 Bedroom Suite, Presidential Suite, Deluxe Suite, and Luxury, providing spaces that suit different travel needs.

Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport

6.9mi

Virginia Aerodrome

17.7mi

Pieter Maritzburg

48.7mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Waterslide

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This room offers forest views from the private balcony. It also features a large closet, digital safe and high-speed internet access. A desk and tea/coffee station are also provided. The bathroom features a free-standing Victorian bath, shower and a separate toilet.

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Suite, 2 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

2 King Size Beds

785 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-fitted kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

785 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This large suite features a separate lounge and dining area. The suite offers ample balconies with views of the surroundings, a large closet and high-speed internet access. A desk and tea/coffee station are also provided. The bathroom features a free-standing Victorian bath, shower and a separate toilet.

One-Bedroom Apartment in Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

785 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This spacious apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The apartment also has a barbecue. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Standard King Room in Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

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1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Room With Garden View

345 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.

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Luxury

345 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Luxury Twin room

Room With View

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

345 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Presidential Suite

Kitchen

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

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DoubleOrTwin Room, View

1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

785 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.2

1,046 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sheila

10

January 2025

The view from our room, bed was more comfortable, the room was very clean and it was big enough for the 2 of us. The breakfast was delicious. Tour to the pools was fantastic, the staff at the reception, our drivers to pools and the rooms they were helpful. Your staff at the bar and at the restaurant were perfect. Actually we enjoyed our stay and we don't mind to come back. Thanks to the manager who granted 2 more hours to check out when we requested it. Keep up the good work guys. You were on point 💯

Telephone from our room was not working but atleast they give us an option of watup chat and it was working perfect. I think next time they have to do checks in every room.

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Sethembile

9.1

May 2025

What a beautiful place. The hotel was stunning, with breathtaking views that felt like something out of a dream. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. From start to finish, the experience was absolutely wonderful—truly a stay to remember

I didn’t love that the rooms were detached and required golf carts to access. While it added a unique touch, it made checking out a bit frustrating. we had to wait quite a while for the carts to collect us and our luggage.

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Raeesah

9.1

August 2024

The property was clean, comfortable and in a stunning setting. Occupancy was lower than I remember it previously but that hasn’t meant a drop in the standard of the Lodge. The staff were outstanding - professional, friendly and committed to going the extra mile for their guests. This includes reception staff, restaurant staff and housekeeping. The young gentleman on duty at the restaurant in the evenings is a gem. They made our trip that much better and we hope to be back not long from now.

The restaurant breakfast was mediocre, there was not a variety of appetising options. The WiFi was problematic on the second day of our stay.

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Charlene

9.1

June 2025

We had dinner at the restaurant this time around, which was really good. Loved sitting next to the fireplace. It was very peaceful. All staff we dealt with were very professional and friendly. Breakfast as always was a winner!

Our room was a little noisier than usual this time as someone who lives within Zimbali Coastal Resort was having a party. Room also didnt have vanity plugpoints in the bathroom like some of the other rooms.

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Rendy

9.1

February 2025

The staff were amazing! They really know customer service and made us fee at home, a BIG thank you to Nombuso, Sne, Lettiwe, Londie they were phenomenal. The bed was super comfy and rooms were kept clean all the time.The weather was not so great so some of the facilities couldn't be used, breakfast was nice and fresh, you could tell it was prepared with love.

Nothing much... the rooms could do with a little upgrade to the more modern vintage look.

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Alycee

10

March 2024

I love most of the staff, the facility .

The only part I didn't like was the checkout. I went to reception . I stood there to make sure all was in order to check out, and we should leave. We arrived at the gate, and security refused to let us out without a code. Reception didn't give us a code to leave. We called reception for a code, and she said they she would sms and refused to give us over the phone. We waited but didn't receive an sms. We were very frustrated. We called her back to advise that we are holding up other vehicles, then only did she give us the code to exit.

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Duduzile

9.1

February 2024

I traveled with my 18-year-old daughter. We came here to unwind and enjoy all the amenities the resort offers. We were very pleased with the service, our room and breakfast.

The pool area was very loud. We were out at night trying to enjoy our drinks, we had to leave because the pool area was loud. There were screaming kids at the pool area, diving and splashing water. The hotel should have a policy with families traveling with kids. You can't allow screaming kids and diving into the pool. There should always be parental supervision when kids are at the pool.

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Siphosihle

9.1

June 2025

Beautiful and scenic with great amenities. My son had a great time and so did we. The room was spacious and very clean.

The aircon in our room didn't work but the staff provided us with a heater which was great for the colder nights

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Carel

10

July 2025

The peaceful feeling of being surrounded by a forest. Seaview from the room. Neatness and cleanliness allover. Being transported to and from the room with your luggage, and allover the resort. The variety of restaurants allover the resort. The valley of pools right next to the sea with access to the beach. The friendliness and helpfulness of all staff.

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Rademacher

8.2

October 2023

Our holiday was lovely as usual, we love that we can stay inside the estate and still have access to everything we need. We loved our room and view. It was well equipped the design and comfort was luxurious, we felt well rejuvenated after our stay.

The checkin was bumpy we had to wait an hour for our room even though we stated we would be arriving at 2pm. The breakfast area was falling apart, the cutlery and crockery and tables, table clothes just did not match the experience. The staff at breakfast serving coffee were coughing and seemed sick while not wearing a mask and serving people, no, I would like to see them do better.

Points of Interest Around Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Airports

King Shaka International Airport

6.9mi

Virginia Aerodrome

17.7mi

Pieter Maritzburg

48.7mi

Restaurants

Trophy Bar and Thandi Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Indian
  • Pizza
  • Steakhouse
  • Local
  • GrillBbq
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Ambiances

  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

Spa/Wellness packages

Free parking

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Waterslide

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property