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Reviews of Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts

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

#10 of 15 hotels in Ballito

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Review score

Based on 900 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Tranquil Resort with great amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, place is breath taking and chilled.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast ok not exceptional Transport to the valley of the pools do not frequent enough. Rooms need a re ferb. it is old. beds not comfortable

    Valley of the pools excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    excellent and would go back again
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not really

    All was above expectation and we really had a relaxing time and the lodge was superb

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are tired

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Rooms are beautiful, scenery is out of this world. Their meals are superb The fact that you are able go to the Capital and swim there

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful place ,loved the pools and staff was friendly .Would love to bring my mother here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The menu at the restaurant was very limited and it took long to get our food even though it was empty

    The room was great and clean .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    It was revitalising, a dream! Definitely going back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon seemed to not be working well at increased temperatures

    The scenery and ambience. The dinner was exceptional, kudos to the chef

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My son slipped on the steps heading to the room

    Art, ambiance, tranquility

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service in the evening at the restaurant was a bit slow but the food was great!

    Stunning location , good breakfast and beautiful facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Fairly ok but definitely not value for money. visit dream hotel in Jozini and it was 10 times better than Zimbali
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was not working my entire stay and the restaurant not matching the place.

    The rooms are very nice and spacious, exactly what a needed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    7.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price point of the room was expensive. Given the location and the brand I can understand but not really affordable for everyone.

    Staff, Room and Breakfast was excellent. I would recommend going through and enjoying the experience at Zimbali Lodge at Dream Hotels in the North from Durban.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    So peaceful - wish we had stayed another night
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setting is beautiful - we are so pleased that the Lodge is still up & running & that the spa and a back in operation

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    It was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room service

    Views

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much awesomeness on speeding fines

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location Spacious Environment

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were smelling, and the was no provision for mosquito repellants as the area was full of mosquitos

    The staff was friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi kept disconnecting

    The valley of pools was nice

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Restaurant sub par and staff seem quite inexperienced

    The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Nice and quiet units - depending on neighbours

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shelter to park our car.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Location was beautiful even though it was raining.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    7.0
    Was a great stay! Lovely place and atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs lots of maintenance.

    The forest and nature

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    7.0
    been to better places, with much lower rates.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    toilets and shower very untidy

    access to malls

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    service. slow, thoughtless.

    room. pool.

    Stayed in October 2023

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