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The Capital Zimbali

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

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1 Bedroom Apartment | Floor plan
Lobby lounge
Electric kettle, eco-friendly cleaning products, paper towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

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Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399
  • Ballito Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Umdloti Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room

  • 498 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Floor plan

Garden Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Connecting Double Rooms

  • 1174 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Luxury Garden Room

  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment | Floor plan

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • 996 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballito

The Capital Zimbali is located within a few miles (5 km) of Netcare Alberlito Hospital and Ballito Junction Regional Mall. This 140-room, 4-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Ballito Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Umdloti Beach - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 25 min drive - 21.0 miles

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

Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
Guests of The Capital Zimbali have access to a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and a gym. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Balconies, minibars, and electric kettles are also available.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 305 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
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 305 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 2006/006561/07

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Capital Zimbali?

The Capital Zimbali offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Capital Zimbali?

This hotel is located in Ballito, close to Ballito Beach, Thompson's Bay Beach, and Casuarina Beach. You'll also find Boulevard Shopping Centre and Ballito Junction Regional Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Capital Zimbali?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at The Capital Zimbali?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, mani/pedis, and facials.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a casino?

No, The Capital Zimbali doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Capital Zimbali?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 4 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Capital Zimbali?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 4 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and a full-service spa.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Capital Zimbali has 4 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will The Capital Zimbali allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Capital Zimbali though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Capital Zimbali?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Capital Zimbali?

The closest major airport to The Capital Zimbali is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR), which is 8.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Capital Zimbali?

Yes, every guestroom at The Capital Zimbali comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eugene Mwela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing definitely going back but with the family since it caters for families too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Seattle

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

B D Chance

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian, Los angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt at home and everyone was so friendly and helpful. A pity the gate to the beach was closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leendert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onisms

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yurisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Persi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

K

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SD

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thembelihle

Traveled 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

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