35 Ocean Drive, 4399 Ballito, South Africa
#26 of 567 Holiday rentals in Ballito
Guests' ChoiceBased on 83 apartment reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Tsemach
South AfricaWe did not rate the place as a 10 because there are things to consider before coming: 1. Only 1 out of the 3 bedrooms have aircondition so in hot days it's not comfortable (although they do have a ceiling fan). 2. The place is not wheelchair/handicapped accessible as there are 2 flights of stairs going down to the aprt. 3. No pool in the complex. 4. The place needs "fine tuning" as there are things that are broken/old - stains on the sofa, broken chairs/bench in the terrace, toiletries and such.
We stayed at the property for 4 nights. The location is amazing. Right on the beautiful beach with easy access to it. Views from the terrace are amazing. We could have lived there forever... The apt. is very spacious, 3 bedrooms and 2 toilets/showers. All things in the apartment are very modern, especially the kitchen which is literally luxurious. Owner/compamy very communicative. Great value for money in Ballito for people who are looking for a relaxed beach vacation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Raeef
South AfricaWater was off due to a pipe-burst in the area which affected the unit. Backup water supply would be great
Everything was perfect
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Jehdene
South AfricaAn amazing stay in a most beautiful apartment.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Thembi
BotswanaThe property exceeded expectations. Except for struggling with using the provided entry code. There is nothing I don’t like
Beach front and it’s very quiet
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Shobhana
South AfricaThe apartment and location were amazing, but our mobile network was weak, so the phone call quality was poor . It didn't matter because the wifi compensated through WA calling.
The property has direct access to the beach. Views are spectacular. The kitchen is well equipped, and there are smart tvs in the lounge and all bedrooms. Good wifi signal. Thoughtful touches like hand soap in the bathrooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Ntshekisang
South AfricaNot much
Ambiance
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Natalie
South AfricaThe code on the front door did not work which caused some frustration after a long journey. The sliding doors to the veranda need some maintenance as they are difficult to open. The check in and check out times are awkward. The letting agent can use some more finesse when dealing with clients.
The decor in the unit is superb. Very comfortable furniture and bedding. A visually stunning apartment on the beach. Beautiful veranda with views of the ocean. Wonderful setting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Debi
South AfricaIt was a WOW, WOW Apartment We will definitely let others know and we will come back to this amazing destination and place! the layout the bedrooms , living area everything was truly one of a kind lovely! thank you
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Jehdene
South AfricaAbsolutely beautiful and comfortable apartment. Great hosts with amazing attention to detail. Highly recommended
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Terentia
South AfricaWe had an issue with the aircon in the lounge but it was sorted out after we complained.
Location was great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Cascha
South AfricaWe had problems accessing the remote from the lock box and had to contact the owner and wait for someone to come and assist. There are a number of things in the apartment that need maintenance, leaking shower door, loose towel rails etc. Only 2 wine glasses for 6 people.
The location is superb and the facilities good. Lovely view from the verandah and nice comfortable lounge furniture.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Rheeders
South AfricaBeautiful apartment, fantastic view! Amazing decor! Great location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Samantha
United KingdomA beautifully decorated apartment in an awesome setting. A comfortable and fun stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Karen
South AfricaMaybe just the steps to get in from the parking
Everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Jacobus
South AfricaThe kitchen could do with some extra glassware and utensils. The additional online paperwork required is a schlepp.
This property exceeded our expectations. The photos do not do it justice - it is much larger than it appears on the web and the decor is top notch. Situated right on the beach with easy access through a pedestrian gate, this place cannot be faulted.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Sandile
South Africa1. The checkout time of 9am is unpractical. (The norm for hotels, lodges and Bnb's is 10am. So we would highly appreciate if this facility can also align to international and national checkout times). 2. The pillows in all bedrooms were too hard. (Please ensure you get softer pillows).
I liked how clean the apartment was. I like how beautiful and modern most of the finishes are, but it still manages to feel cosy and gives off a homly atmosphere
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Mabena
South AfricaNothing at all
The room was clean and tidy up to date
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Monica
BahamasEverything was wonderful
It is a beautiful apartment with lovrly decor and a view over the beach and the ocean. It has everything you will need to have a great family vacation. It was wonderful to communicate with Kirsty
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Olga
South AfricaThe weather lol
The location is to die for. The pictures do not do the place justice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Raj
South AfricaSignal issues . WiFi gave us a little problem but was sorted out. I found it strange that there were no full length mirrors in bedroom by the dresser or plug point for using the hair dryer especially . The mirrors in the one bedroom was too high to be able to see properly . The check out time of 9 am and check in of 3 pm . At least 10 am and 2 pm would have made a huge difference. Towel changes each day would have been good as shower twice a day and the next day towels were still damp.
The location , the exquisite decor , comfort . Every thing you could possibly need was available at the apartment . The host was on hand to assist with any problems .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Duncantegner
South AfricaExcellent value for money, highly recommend
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Thobeka
South AfricaNot necessarily about the property, the hosts.. there was no one waiting for us on arrival nor even a check up during our stay also it was a bit hassle checking in whew! And there’s no mobile signal in the area but at least we had a wifi!
Everything about the apartment was exceptional! Luxury all over The apartment was everything shown on the net and more! Lots of TVs and streaming channels, wifi works wonders! Super comfy and clean fully furnitured
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Nicolette
South AfricaI recommend that the agents provide more than one remote control for the access gate to the complex. It was unfortunate that we had a lot of noise from apartment 7’s renovations. The electronic key pad worked well when we arrived, but a couple of times we had to enter the code up to 5 times before the door unlocked.
Spectacular views and a 1 minute walk and you’re on the beach. The apartment is newly renovated and spotless, it has everything you need. We saw dolphins from the patio. Lovely balcony area with a big table and chairs, as well as a day bed with a canopy. Great to be in an area that is not affected by load shedding. The WiFi is reality good. Comfy beds and couches. Beautiful kitchen with all that you need. Lots of TV’s with lots of viewing options. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Rosann
South AfricaNo coffee, sugar etc. Pillows were so hard so even though the place was amazing and the bed was so comfy, I was unable to sleep through. So bring your own coffee, sugar and creamer as well as pillows and it will be beyobd perfect!
The apartment was absolutely beautiful. The pictures matched what we got when we arrived. The view was amazing, it was spacious. Its really picture perfect. Its very clean and the decor is just awesome. The bed is super comfy.
Stayed in July 2023
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