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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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Guests at The Capital Zimbali enjoy upscale accommodations with natural relaxation. Lounge by one of four outdoor pools, schedule a spa treatment, and dine at multiple venues. Complimentary WiFi completes the experience at this tranquil retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 109 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ballito Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Umdloti Beach - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 25 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪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 facial, a body treatment or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's 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, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.

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: from 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Zimbali on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$296.36, including 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?

Checkout 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. Hillary Park and Hilary Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eugene Mwela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing definitely going back but with the family since it caters for families too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Brinn

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

6/10 Okay

K

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

Ruud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mooi hotel op een prachtige plaats. Helaas kun je niet zwemmen in de zee maar de vele zwembaden maken dit zeker goed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Espoir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is great for a few peaceful nights. The pools are great, breakfast is great and the sushi is first class. If you are travelling into or from Durban airport it is only a 15 minute drive which is amazing. It is in a complex and you have to drive to go anywhere so it’s more of a ‘stay at as a destination’ as opposed to a ‘stay as a base to travel from’ hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aufenthalt war alles in allem ok. Das Abendessen im Restaurant war hervorragend. Unser Zimmer war sauber, könnte aber langsam eine Auffrischung gebrauchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JUERGEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein sehr schönes Hotel mit Verbesserungspotential

Das Hotel ist Teil eines weitläufigen, mehrere Quadratkilometer großen, sehr gut abgesicherten Resorts. Unser Zimmer im obersten Stockwerk mit fantastischem Meerblick war sehr sauber und geräumig. Der Service an der Rezeption ist sehr gut und freundlich. Das Frühstücksbuffet besticht durch seine Vielfalt, Eierspeisen werden frisch auf der Pfanne zubereitet. Allerdings lässt der Service beim Frühstück sehr zu Wünschen übrig. Es gibt zwar sehr viele Mitarbeiter, aber viele stehen bevorzugt am Tresen und unterhalten sich miteinander beziehungsweise laufen mit leerem Tablett durch die Gegend. Zahlreiche kleine Kinder springen am Buffet herum oder wühlen darin. Das muss man abstellen! Dagegen ist der Service am Abend zum Dinner im gleichen Restaurant ganz hervorragend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best in SA

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yurisha

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

Thembelihle

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Access to the property was an issue. The property is in a gated community however there seems to be little or no communication with the security who initially refused me entry even after showing the booking. The security was less than helpful. After 20 minutes arguing at the gate I finally manage to access- not a good start. The property itself is spectacular with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Sarah E

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

stay at the Capital

Check in started well then I handed in my debit card for an imprint to cover extra bills Ordered room service good food then the 2nd time I ordered a meal I \was told by the room service waiter that I had no credit I was told by the young Lady at reception oh we assumed that you would pay each time with cash of credit card insufficient public relations training she did bring the machine up to my room and offered an apology which was accepted I understand that fraud happens quite a lot in South Africa and elsewhere the whole situation could to have been handled better if staff were taught to think a little bit more out of the box Breakfast were very varied and staff very helpful but being asked 3 times is everything okay over the top
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hidemitsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

B D Chance

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025