The Capital Zimbali

5 Corkwood Drive, 4420 Ballito, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>1391</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,391 reviews

Location was superb, a few minutes away from King Shaka airport. An ideal holiday spot for families and impressive consistent service for the entire duration of our stay.

Sukanya South Africa
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The Capital Zimbali

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  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
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Situated in Ballito, a few steps from Zimbali Beach, The Capital Zimbali features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a stovetop. At The Capital Zimbali rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at The Capital Zimbali will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballito, like cycling. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Tongaat Beach is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Umhlanga Lighthouse is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 19 km from The Capital Zimbali.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
The Capital Hotel & Apartments
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sukanya
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location was superb, a few minutes away from King Shaka airport. An ideal holiday spot for families and impressive consistent service for the entire duration of our stay.”
  • Goitsemodimo
    Botswana Botswana
    “The reception, the tranquil, the workers, everything was just great.”
  • Beverley
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff was professional and friendly. Extremely helpful. The fire room was a Greta experience and really enjoyed our meal as well as their staff who were attentive and friendly. The manager at breakfast also was extremely attentive”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
5 restaurants on site

  • The Copper Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Stingray Café & Pool Bar
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • The Club Lounge
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • Poison Ivy Lounge
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

Facilities of The Capital Zimbali
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Laptop safe
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Water slide
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Capital Zimbali takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Capital Zimbali accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about The Capital Zimbali

    • The prices at The Capital Zimbali may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at The Capital Zimbali can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • The Capital Zimbali is 2.5 miles from the centre of Ballito. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Capital Zimbali has 5 restaurants:

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

    • Yes, The Capital Zimbali is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at The Capital Zimbali include:

      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Suite
      • Quadruple

    • The Capital Zimbali offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Cycling
      • Children's playground
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Kids' club
      • Tennis equipment
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Bike tours
      • Spa facilities
      • Beach
      • Fitness
      • Beauty Services
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Private beach area

    • Check-in at The Capital Zimbali is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.