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Reviews of Salt Rock Hotel and Beach Resort

59 Basil Hulett Drive , 4391 Ballito, South Africa

#9 of 16 hotels in Ballito

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1082 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

    7.7

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Showing 151 – 175

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't have enough outlets. We had to borrow a hair dryer from the front desk, as well as, an extension cord to charge our phones. The breakfast and dinner that were part of the package was okay, but not excellent. At times the service was also slow.

    The location was very nice and the view of the ocean was great. The room was clean.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    9.0
    overall fantastic stay that I would recommend to anyone with a family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    some amenities slightly outdated but great value for money

    great location and great staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great as always

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

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

    The air freshener they used when servicing the rooms was overwhelming. I had to put the air con and fans on and open the door. I had bad sinus it.

    Delicious breakfast. Lovely fruit basket for our anniversary

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    View

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    9.0
    Great service, beautiful sea views, and excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been great to have more than only two sachets of coffee and powdered milk in the room. It would have helped to know that we were to ask for the hairdryer adapter at reception as we were not able to use the hairdryer in the room without the adapter.

    The buffet breakfast offered an excellent choice of food options which was freshly prepared, and plentiful. The staff was helpful and cheerful. The hotel made us feel very welcome, and spoilt us for our wedding anniversary.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    9.0
    Hotel with a relaxed tropical vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cocktails were very disappointing as they don't have much flavour. There was very little mint in the mojito. It was tasteless. Could hardly taste any alcohol in any of the cocktails we tried: Pina colada, mojito and long Island iced tea.

    The atmosphere of the hotel is amazing. Right on the beach with easy access to the tidal pool and swimming beach. A really relaxed holiday vibe. The tropical gardens are lovely, with tables and small decks with individual tables, lovely for a relaxed meal or drink. The views are amazing. We really enjoyed all the food, which was reasonably priced

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Best holiday we've had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service food wasn't that great, which is strange because the restaurant was great!

    Breakfast was amazing each and every time and the view was amazing. Short walk to the beach made holiday even better!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Views were great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay at the perfect beach location staying in a great resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. maybe move the Spa to a quieter area away from the noisy pool section to create a more relaxed environment.

    Amazing location. Literally on the beach. sea views from the room. Clean resort. Friendly staff. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    9.0
    All in all a wonderful stay, especially for families!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The panpipe music during breakfast.

    The location - right on the beach - is fantastic. If perhaps a little outdated, this can be forgiven for the hotel’s old colonial style feeling with beautiful plants and decorations. Regarding the breakfast one is spoilt for choice, it couldn’t get much better. As was the dinner we had in the restaurant. Top notch. The staff are all super friendly, attentive and professional.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    it was really good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stairs!!! carting luggage up and down is a mission not to mention the trip every morning and afternoon.

    location and proximity to the beach is excellent. has all the necessary facilities. we did not need to leave the property at all during our stay. they even had a holiday club to keep the kids entertained.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 1 night

    The twin room requested was set up as a double room when we arrived. Pity! Didn’t take long for them to change it.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    great value for money and awesome location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    on the beach

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Decor, very dull, all brown & white in main areas old dried-up palms in corners, plants half dead. I when for a massage, not good lady needs more training she scrubbed my feet while i was on my tummy?? knee does not bend?? Spa set right next to pool so no ambience (screaming kids) would be better located at bottom bar so you hear the sea you have the perfect spot. You have a beautiful balcony at the room but then really uncomfortable chairs.. opportunity to improve room would be to place comfortable chairs to relax on .. not just smoking area.

    Location is fabulous, Service was great, you can sit under the Palms Trees and order lunch. walk down to the sea.. room clean and neat, food good value for money, breakfast good varity.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    9.0
    Salt rock hotel, you beaut.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Interleading Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the room needed aircon, swimming towels and definitely a little fridge. Other than that, it was perfect!

    The place was magnificent and the staff were amazing. A special mention to Monty, Anthea and Nichelle for their kindness. The food was outstanding! Loved the view. It was the best! Thank you, Salt rock hotel, we will definitely be back.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location but hotel needs an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property needs some serious renovation. Rooms too dated. No cupboard in the kids’ room. No TV.

    Perfect location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool needs a few panels to heat up its freezing

    The reception was very accommodating, the breakfast is absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hallo we only have one problem. When we did the booking online we booked 2 rooms for our Director and Manager. When they got to the hotel we paid for 2 rooms and 4 people. Is there any change that we can correct the due to the fact that we paid for 2 people extra. Hope to hear from you as soon as possible. DALEEN VAN SCHALKWYK, BOSMAN DROERS

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extra blanket in the cabinet was smelling badly. The overall smell inside the hotel was not good. Maybe try a new fragrance cleaner for the carpets.

    Location, view, and outdoor set-up

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wonderful service. staff was exceptional

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    8.0
    It was fantastic thx
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor was a bit dated.

    Was nice. Good omelettes

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very expensive breakfast for guests

    Good view and all facilities I needed.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Balcony & Air-con
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food shocking & staff slack & sullen. The hotel is really shabby & needs a serious renovation for what they are charging. Totally overpriced for a tatty 3 star. Only good thing is the setting & sea views.

    The location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Exellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maybe a suggestion to re-arrange the waiters. It was a battle to get a waiter to serve us. No one served us unless we called a waiter and asked to be served. Perhaps dedicate waiters to each area e.g. Pool, deck, restaurant, outside seating.

    Th food was excellent. Like the live music.

    Stayed in March 2023

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