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Reviews of Salt Rock Hotel and Beach Resort

59 Basil Hulett Drive , 4391 Ballito, South Africa

#9 of 15 hotels in Ballito

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1096 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Memorable Stay at Salt Rock Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool was really cold. Shower was blocked. Hair dryer didn't work. Would be nice if rooms were air conditioned. Would be great if bottled water was available in the room daily.

    Loved the proximity to the beach. Beautiful views from the room. Breakfast was lovely. Great variety on offer. Loved the ambience of the breakfast hall.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful hotel that we look forward to staying at again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The passages to rooms were wet most of the time (not from rain) and often had an unpleasant odor due to being mopped without detergent.

    Old hotel but really well maintained. Stunning gardens leading to the beach and tidal pool. Beautifully maintained swimming pool and loungers. Room had a great view. Food was delicious and restaurant was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast staff were slow to attend to us

    Great venue

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is so beautiful. The rooms could be upgraded a bit. The bfast was outstanding

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    We had a wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Background music in the restaurant was really old and stale.

    Food was great at the restaurant, Location was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Interleading Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a revamp badly. Dirty pool area.

    Relaxed friendly hotel. Nice beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Welcomed by the Indian ocean and its majestic sound, the hotel, staff and its privacy is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On entering the rooms, there was a bit of a scent that was not pleasant. The rooms are wonderfully spacious but no cutlery is provided and tv is awkwardly placed. Lighting in the hotel could be better as the building is an antique

    Breakfast was delicious, variety of meals to choices was great. The staff were always available to remove unused dishes.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Great family break!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Salt Rock Hotel has the most beautiful setting and the views are breathtaking. The food was delicious, the staff were helpful and friendly and the rooms was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location, and covers your basic needs- very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Interleading Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service was quite slow on lunch The rooms need some more hanging hooks to dry wet clothes There were no 2 prong plugs for appliances

    The location and the room set up. The kids club was brilliant!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Check.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms esthetics.

    View, Kids facilities and the Staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay and would recommend the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Interleading Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    would have liked the option of some light bar snacks like crisps, peanuts , biltong

    The number one attraction to the property is the proximity to the sea and the associated view and really that is almost all that matters. The rooms are good but a bit dated and the food is exceptional, the breakfast spread is very good and the curries live up to reputation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wake up call for Breakfast - people that is on holiday want to sleep late and don't mind skipping breakfast now and then , please don't call them to wake up for breakfast . Room Cleaning - If the "do Not Disturb ' sign is NOT on the door please do not wake up the people sleeping to ask if you should clean Do not wake up your guest holidays are for sleeping in /late

    Breakfast , Staff , Cleanliness , Food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service was poor - charged R20 for sweet Chilli sauce. No salt provided and arrived 1/2 after request - meal was cold already. Lunchtime dishes only collected the next morning.

    Location was amazing! Rooms spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Electricity going on and off a few times every day

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very low water pressure in our unit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is old and rooms are very stuffy even when cleaned

    That the place was peaceful and beach walking distance

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Always return on a regular basis
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Didn"t dislike anything

    Breakfast was delicious very helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC in room,at that price you would expect AC

    The patio,eating area

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some donations from outside

    The setup of the rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lovely breakfast, seaviews and the location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We went during some very hot days, and the rooms on the 6th floor felt like ovens. Air-conditioning wouldn't be a big luxury to make the rooms more comfortable, especially for the nights.

    The rooms had a great ocean view, you could walk out of the room, straight on the beach. The staff was very friendly, and breakfast was super! It was nice to have a swimming pool at the hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    We loved staying at the Salt Rick Beach hotel and we will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Interleading Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be honest, the building and rooms are run down. It is sad considering what a great position it has. With renovations, it could become easily a 5 stars hotel.

    The place is simply magnificent: the position just on the private beach, the large pool, the garden… The staff is very warm and friendly The food is very good and the curry especially is divine

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Still loved it and hope to be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in room but there was a bidet? Not terribly well thought out. Bathroom door should open into room rather than take space in the bathroom. Hotel has an old, slightly dilapidated feel.

    Food was good and well priced. Staff were excellent.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful Salt rock Hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to leave after 4 days. Would love to come for a longer stay and I don't have to work.

    Beautiful views, staff is very friendly and professional. The food is delicious, especially the curry beef. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in January 2024

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