8.9

1,652 reviews

The Capital Zimbali

The Capital Zimbali

5 Corkwood Drive , Ballito, 4420, South Africa

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Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

The Capital Zimbali

Welcome to The Capital Zimbali, the ultimate beach retreat in Ballito, South Africa! Nestled on 5 Corkwood Drive, this luxurious hotel offers a private beach area, outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. With a whopping 1652 reviews, this hotel promises a fabulous stay and is just 2.2mi from the city center.

Sip cocktails by the pool, unwind with a spa treatment, or enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. The Capital Zimbali boasts a pet-friendly environment and a kids' club, making it perfect for families. The hotel also offers an array of amenities, including a tennis court, ocean view rooms, and a restaurant serving delectable cuisine.

Experience the best of Ballito at The Capital Zimbali, where a relaxing oasis awaits you. Be prepared to be pampered with exceptional service, stunning views, and a beachside paradise all at a starting price that promises an amazing stay.

When you're not relaxing at our outdoor swimming pool, delight your palate at one of our five fabulous onsite restaurants. The Copper Restaurant & Bar offers a family-friendly atmosphere and serves a fusion of local and European cuisine. If you're in the mood for something modern, head to FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL for delectable steakhouse and sushi dishes. At Stingray Café & Pool Bar, you can savor delicious meals by the pool while soaking in the sun. For a more intimate dining experience, be sure to visit The Club Lounge or Poison Ivy Lounge, both offering a romantic ambiance. Whether you're in the mood for a casual meal with the family or a cozy dinner for two, our diverse dining options cater to every taste and occasion.

For your convenience, we accept Mastercard and Visa as the sole means of payment. Cash is not accepted, ensuring a hassle-free experience during your stay. At The Capital Zimbali, we offer a variety of room types to suit your needs. From our spacious Two Connecting Double Rooms, accommodating up to four adults, to our Family Suite featuring a king-size bed and a sofa bed for added comfort, each room is expertly designed to provide the utmost luxury and convenience. If you're traveling with family, our One-Bedroom Apartments are ideal, providing roomy accommodations for up to two adults and one child.

At The Capital Zimbali, we look forward to creating a seamless and remarkable experience for our guests. Whether you're enjoying our extensive amenities, relishing a delicious meal at our restaurants, or lounging in the comfort of your room, our hotel is dedicated to ensuring your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Book your stay with us and start counting down the days to an unforgettable beachside retreat.

Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport

5.6mi

Virginia Aerodrome

16.3mi

Pieter Maritzburg

48mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Waterslide

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Two Connecting Double Rooms in The Capital Zimbali

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Connecting Double Room

2 Queen Size Beds

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Experience spacious comfort with two connecting double rooms totaling 980 sqft, featuring ocean views, air conditioning, and private terraces. Enjoy the convenience of two queen-size beds and a large balcony to relax and unwind.

One-Bedroom Apartment - single occupancy in The Capital Zimbali

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Single Use

1 Sofa Bed

980 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Stay in our spacious one-bedroom apartment with a stunning ocean and garden view. Enjoy a king-size bed, a sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a private terrace for a relaxing getaway.

Luxury Garden Room - single occupancy in The Capital Zimbali

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Luxury, King Size, Garden View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

525 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Indulge in the spacious Luxury Garden Room with a king size bed, private terrace, and garden view. This 527 sqft double room accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, and offers a relaxing bathtub and air conditioning.

Garden Suite - single occupancy in The Capital Zimbali

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Suite, Garden View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

465 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Enjoy a spacious 980 sqft Garden Suite with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a picturesque garden view. Unwind on your private terrace or pamper yourself in the bathtub with free toiletries. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Suite - single occupancy in The Capital Zimbali

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Family Suite, Single Use

1 Sofa Bed

980 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in our spacious 980 sqft Family Suite with a king-size bed, sofa bed, and a terrace overlooking the ocean. Enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

Luxury Room - single occupancy in The Capital Zimbali

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Luxury, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Indulge in our spacious Luxury Room with a king-sized bed and a stunning ocean view. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, a private terrace, and a relaxing bathtub, perfect for a romantic getaway or family vacation.

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

980 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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A kitchen fitted with a stovetop, an oven and an electric kettle is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious apartment features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

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Luxury

495 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

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Luxury, Garden View

530 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family Suite

980 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Minibar

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A kitchenette fitted with kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Suite, Garden View

465 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Minibar

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The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which comes with kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room With Garden View

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

8.9

1,652 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Boitumelo

10

December 2024

Amazing service by the staff. From the moment you enter, until you leave, you are treated with the best service. Also highlighting Lulu and Lucky for the exceptional service. The rooms were nice and spacious. The breakfast was also lovely. We also got a complimentary upgrade to a much larger room, making our honeymoon even more special

The only let down which is not the property’s fault is the whole monkey business in the area. They made the stay a little uncomfortable as someone who is scared of monkeys but besides that, there’s absolutely nothing I didn’t like.

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Jayshree

10

June 2025

Staff were excellent and very helpful. Food was amazing

House keeping was a bit of an issue. One of the house keeping staff had a full on argument in the corridor with another guest.She was wrong and he was upset with her. This argument should not have happened in front of my children. The staff member was very unprofessional. The room cleaning efforts were very poor. Detergents were smeared on taps in the shower and basin and left for me to wash off. The water from the toilet brush was all over the floor and toilet seat. Very unhygienic.

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Vlasicol

8.2

December 2022

Loved the rooms, the facilities and the attentiveness of staff.

The only unfortunate cloud on our stay was the misguided decision of management to blast music from the pool area all day long. On one of the days, the noise from the DJ was so unbearable we had to complain to management. The music eventually stopped, but I suspect it was mainly because my complaint coincided with the end of the DJs set. Guys, bear in mind that if the music can be heard in the rooms of a hotel, with the windows closed, then there's something wrong with the "formula". People shouldn't have to complain to get the noise turned down.

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Alishka

8.2

June 2025

Very beautiful location with great views from the restaurants. Comfortable, clean, large room and bed with lovely pillows. The staff are very efficient and friendly. Love that there is a small kitchenette to reheat take out or room service. Room service was also very quick and runs 24hours. Great pizza!

The room was strangely and sometimes uncomfortably cold even when trying to turn the aircon temperature up. They offered us to bring a heater, though. A few small details like the edging on the shower door and the condition of the curtains could be maintained better. But otherwise a lovely overall experience

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Lara

8.2

May 2025

The breakfast was overpriced and under delivered. Honestly, it must have been the busiest day of the week. It was almost impossible to get coffee and/or tea. I asked for water, but was told that I have to pay for it. Mind you, the breakfast for 2 people (myself and my 12 year old daughter) was R600. To put this into context, we had dinner at the Fire Room the night before and our bill came to R800 (with alcohol). There was no way on earth that either of us could eat R600 worth of breakfast. We had a few things from the buffet, but honestly the quality was not great and I was not really blown away by the variety. Overall, I would not recommend the breakfast as it was overpriced.

How busy it was on a Saturday. There are no shops close by (I was sick and needed to get to a chemist). I took a taxi to the restor and there were no clear indications of which gate to access the resort (there are multiple). Communication on this front could have been much better.

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Peta

8.2

May 2025

Breakfast was spectacular. Room was super especially the pillows (give me your supplier). Staff were superb The reception and front desk staff are fabulous.. I love them.. one lady in particular was so helpful and i'm going to mess up her name but she needs to be thanked.. Her name begins with an L and helped so much when we left something behind yesterday

The waitress at the restaurant on the 1st floor. She didnt get the order right at all. Forgot one item and got one other item totally wrong. When we went back to the restaurant she didnt come to speak to us at all but sent someone else. Something like that puts a negative on all the other wonderful experiences

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Jorge

8.2

January 2025

The breakfast is very good plenty of dishes. The Service in general is good. The hotel room is spacious and well serviced; the bed us very comfortable. The location is very good, with access to the beach and close to Balito

The hotel was almost full and the areas around the pool are too crowded and dirty. It looks more like a cheap hotel. If you go in the morning to any pool area, it is mega dirty with plastic, bottles and food from the night before everywhere (specially the club area). Common areas are not cleaned at closing time but rather in the mid morning. Not nice. Dirt from common areas are cleaned with a wind machine that contaminates and pollutes and barely cleans. Don't you have brooms? The transfer to the valley of pools start too late, at the time you get there, most sunbeds are taken

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Hendrik

8.2

December 2024

The price for the Christmas dinner and the Christmas lunch was ridiculous. The dinner was not up to standard, and the beef was so tough that the guests around us made jokes about it. The vegetables and potatoes were cold and not a pleasure to eat! The deserts were by far not up to standard. The lunch was better although the beef was still tough. The variation was good. The price was not justifiable at all. And to charge an extra R42 for a Coke after the price of R2350 was a rip-off.

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Duduzile

8.2

August 2024

Staff was very friendly and willing to help at all times

Firstly when i got there the receptionist was very rude to me i asked to look into my stay that it include breakfast and she said no your stay does not include breakfast and u have to pay for dinner before u check in……Haibo she was so rude my stay when i booked it included breakfast and when i got there they said there was no breakfast in my stay and did not budget for breakfast bcos i knew it was included….. i was very disappointed

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Şahkan

10

January 2025

Rooms are very clean. There is a 24h room service. The Spa is definitely best in Africa without a doubt. There is a vale services for easy parking. Very secure Estate. Extremely helpful and friendly staff members. If you are looking for luxury, this is the place to be. I first booked for 2 nights, then extended it 4 nights more, this place is beautiful I couldn't resist to stay few more nights. I will definitely be back, Thank you Zimbali The Capital Family for your great hospitality

Everything here is top-notch

Points of Interest Around The Capital Zimbali

Airports

King Shaka International Airport

5.6mi

Virginia Aerodrome

16.3mi

Pieter Maritzburg

48mi

Restaurants

The Copper Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • Local
  • European
  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL

Cuisines

  • Steakhouse
  • Sushi

Ambiances

  • Modern

Stingray Café & Pool Bar

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

The Club Lounge

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Poison Ivy Lounge

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Capital Zimbali

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Waterslide

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Capital Zimbali

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Capital Zimbali

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Capital Zimbali?

The check-in time at The Capital Zimbali is 02:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at The Capital Zimbali?

Yes, The Capital Zimbali offers free private on-site parking without the need for reservations.

What's the nightly rate at The Capital Zimbali?

The Capital Zimbali offers accommodations starting at $127. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Capital Zimbali?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including double rooms, apartments, suites, and rooms with connecting doors. The rooms range in size from 527 to 980 sqft, accommodating either 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and no children. All rooms are non-smoking and feature either king or queen size beds, with some rooms also including a sofa bed.

What are the main attractions at The Capital Zimbali?

Guests at The Capital Zimbali can enjoy a range of leisure amenities. They can indulge in spa/wellness packages or spend time at the private beach area. The outdoor swimming pool, with a waterslide, is perfect for relaxation and fun. Families can take their children to the kids' club, and there are kids' meals and a kid-friendly buffet at the hotel's restaurant. Guests can revel in the ocean view from the balcony or terrace. Dining options at the hotel include The Copper Restaurant & Bar, FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL, Stingray Café & Pool Bar, The Club Lounge, and Poison Ivy Lounge, offering a variety of cuisines and ambiences for a memorable dining experience. Additionally, the hotel features a fitness center, tennis court, and golf course, ensuring that guests have plenty of activities to choose from.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a pool for guests?

The hotel has an outdoor pool, which is available all year round.

Does The Capital Zimbali have on-site restaurants?

The Capital Zimbali hotel has on-site dining options available. The restaurants include The Copper Restaurant & Bar, FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL, Stingray Café & Pool Bar, The Club Lounge, and Poison Ivy Lounge, offering a variety of cuisines and ambiances for different preferences.

Which payment methods are supported by The Capital Zimbali?

The Capital Zimbali supports payment methods such as Mastercard and Visa. However, cash payment is not accepted at the hotel.