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Reviews of ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi 4 stars

17 Magai Drive, Zinkwazi Beach, 4480 Zinkwazi Beach, South Africa

#8 of 15 hotels in Zinkwazi Beach

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Review score

Based on 524 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    IT WAS NICE TO STAY AT OCEAN REEF BUT NEXT TIME MAKE SURE WE PROVIDE US WITH BUFFET FOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    BREAKFAST WAS NOT GOOD BEACON WAS VERY HARD

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Have never had a bad experience at Ocean Reef, can’t wait for our next stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the rooms needs a little TLC. Paint on walls are cracking quite a lot, damp and mold damage visible in the rooms and showers. For what we paid per night over Dec, I do expect it to look a little better insise.

    Always a pleasure to stay at Ocean Reaf, been our 5th time there and will be back again and again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    The staff were the stars of the show. Always smiling, always willing to accommodate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There were renovations taking place when we were there which meant that there was some confusion with the parking arrangements. I have no doubt this will be an exceptional hotel when the renovations are done.

    The breakfast was Ok. The prices were high and at times the food arrived cold but other than that, the breakfast was fine. The location was exceptional. For such an isolated location, the establishment is missing a trick by having a good rather than exceptional kitchen.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food at the restaurant Limited menu and non-flexibility TV - no kids channels and couldn’t connect to the WiFi

    Cleaning and reception staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant menu is the same as the room service menu so not much in terms of options

    The location, the staff were friendly and the facilities. The property has direct access to the beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zinkwazi does not have decent shops, so come prepared with your groceries when staying in the self catering units to save yourself a 40km round trip. There are some aspects of the hotel that shows it's age, however it did not bother us two much.

    The two bedroom apartment was larger than expected. We stayed in the front unit at the top level, the view of the ocean was very beautiful. We enjoyed the gas grill on the stoep. The hotel is very close to the beach with a well kept walking path through the short bush section.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice location. Good setup of the resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor cleanliness. Bathroom and kitchen was not too clean. Kitchen utensils were in a poor state. No other options for meals or snacks besides the restaurant. There were no kids activities besides the jungle gym. There was no Christmas theme during the festive season. Complimentary water was only available on the day we checked in.

    Wonderful location. Rooms were nice and spacious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's not much i didn't like except that we got a room with no see view & the tiring stairs we had to climb because our room was at the top.

    Great location, very well trained & friendly staff always will to help. Clean rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing is wrong

    Very proper and tasty.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Network challenges.

    The sea view and friendly hotel staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircons did not work and the heat was killer.

    The area itself and where it is situated was very beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Best stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our shower floor was not draining water properly, nothing a bit of unclogging won't fix.

    Beautiful place. Comfortable suite. The staff was very helpful, from the receptionist to the waiter. Food was exceptional. My partner had the lamb shank, and he couldn't stop raving about it. The food was brought up to our room at our request and was the best service. Breakfast was filling and had a lot to choose from the buffet. Definitely coming back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    They struggled with load shedding, and weren't able to give us an access card for the first night, so we had to get reception to let us in to the room, but it all got sorted pretty quickly.

    The Hotel has its own direct beach access. Staff were courteous and professional. Bathroom was really clean and the shower was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast mediocre, not worth the price.

    View exceptional, flat spacious,clean. Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi not working

    Ocean View

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    8.0
    Zinkwazi beach anew experience
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was not working

    Ocean view

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Well kitted out self catering apartments
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 3 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff assistance with moving luggage up 3 flights of stairs to the rooms

    New facility with some minor ongoing construction which we were warned about.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    It was relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheet was torn; toilet seat in 2nd bathroom badly worn- unacceptable!

    Location; staff helpful and friendly. Asked for a shaving kit. Which was promptly delivered.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few cockroaches in the room, shower floor didn't drain while bathing which was a bit dangerous due to slippery floor, this is due to poor tiling. I was particularly concerned as I'm recovering from a major back injury and I'm still battling with my stability.

    The facility is fantastic, Beach access was awesome! We will be back as my family loved the venue and area, hopefully next visit will yield 5 stars and all smiles! :-)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    overall it was very nice
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    I think the units need an upgrade. The toilets dripped water the entire time. The tv sound was set on a level so you could not hear a word. It could not be changed to higher volume.

    We had dinner. Compliments to the Cook!!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was great thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything except for staircases😂

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi signal on TV was very low, did not work as well as expected. Coffee and towels did take time to arrive in the morning, would have preferred if it arrived earlier. Would have preferred butter as condiments, had to shop around for butter in Zinkwazi, hotel does not provide butter and decided to sell us butter at a ridiculous price

    Amazing views, modern finishes.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Network can be very bad in the rooms esp during loadshedding.

    Easy access to the beach...comfortable room and big apartments There is back up generator which is great

    Stayed in April 2023

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