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The Capital Zimbali

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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4 restaurants, breakfast served
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Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Welcome to The Capital Zimbali, an upscale hotel where modern luxury meets natural beauty. Soak up the sun by one of four outdoor pools or indulge in a rejuvenating body treatment at the onsite spa. With multiple dining options and free WiFi, your stay is sure to be a relaxing retreat that leaves you feeling refreshed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 498 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 996 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Connecting Double Rooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1174 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Garden Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 925 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 3659 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 996 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399

What's nearby

  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 15 min drive
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Casuarina Beach - 28 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Fine's Fish Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hops - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Capital Zimbali

Upscale family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Capital Zimbali. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 140 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 305 per person
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL
  • Poison Ivy Lounge
  • Stingray Café & Pool Bar
  • The Copper Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 305 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2006/006561/07

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Capital Zimbali Hotel
The Capital Zimbali Ballito
The Capital Zimbali Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capital Zimbali have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capital Zimbali?

As of Feb 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Zimbali on Mar 3, 2025 start from $109.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Capital Zimbali pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Capital Zimbali?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Capital Zimbali?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Capital Zimbali?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Capital Zimbali located?

This family-friendly Ballito hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Netcare Alberlito Hospital and Ballito Junction Regional Mall. Casuarina Beach and Ballito Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christian, Los angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt at home and everyone was so friendly and helpful. A pity the gate to the beach was closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leendert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again!!
Room stank of smoke. Basin in room was in shocking state, toilet did not flush properly. Food in restaurants stupidly OVER-PRICED. Breakfast spread was good but again STUPIDLY OVER-PRICED.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sanjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Capital Zimbali still as good as Fairmont Zimbali!
Hotel staff and management were friendly and happy to engage a newly married couple who spent their honeymoon night at this hotel. The views, room and the atmosphere were lovely and befitting for such an occasion.
View from room of the pool and surrounding area
Luxury room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onisms

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yurisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and beautiful resort
Exceptional service, something that is hard to come by these days in local hotels. A hotel that also keeps up with the times… there’s a Smart TV in the room which was amazing, in room dining can be ordered through your cellphone (amazing), what more could one ask for? Service was also fantastic at the Copper restaurant with a wide selection of breakfast options. Only disappointment was The Firerroom restaurant. Was too noisy and busy, service wasn’t great and food was expensive but didn’t live up to price. Well done to the hotel for the fantastic up keep, great service and comfort. I will definitely be coming back soon!
Beautiful art inside
Pool
Entrance
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Persi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

K

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Hi thank you 🙏. The service at the restaurant was outstanding as well as the access gates to Zimbali. However housekeeping fell short of expectations. Room wasn't properly cleaned and the amenities not replenished. We returned to our room after 10pm on Saturday to a room smelling of damp. The dstv didn't work properly in both rooms. We reported it. It remained unresolved until we checked out. So the quality of the hotel service doesn't match the star rating which is unfortunate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

SD

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thembelihle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed staying here my family loved it, the only issue was the entrance at the gate with the codes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blayde

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shafeeq

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and golf is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clive

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Praneal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish everything was outstanding!