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The Capital Zimbali

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

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Family Penthouse | Living area
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby lounge
Standard Apartment | Floor plan

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399
  • Place, Casuarina Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballito Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Garden Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Connecting Double Rooms

  • Sea view
  • 109 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ballito

In Ballito .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ballito hotel, you'll find Casuarina Beach and Open Park. Holla Trails and Netcare Alberlito Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Casuarina Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ballito Beach - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 21 min drive - 28.8 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 37 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fireroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soi 55 Thai Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bird & Co - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Capital Zimbali

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools
The Capital Zimbali offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There are 4 restaurants on site. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a complimentary children's club, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Capital Zimbali. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballito hotel.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Capital Zimbali offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ballito hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 320 per person
  • 4 restaurants

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 320 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2006/006561/07

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well kept. Love the stay, would go back there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaun

Liked: Amenities
Alright place however was much better 5 years ago, they allow way to many day visitors which ruins the whole experience at the hotel pool, nearly no one there even has a bracelet on to identify themselves. Secondly the worst housekeeping, never comes in the morning to clean always excuses had to call them every afternoon to ask why it has not been done . For the money a person spends there u would expect better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nqaba

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

10/10 Excellent

Kizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff was very helpful and nice. Room was beautiful and comfortable bed. Wish i could have stayed longer to enjoy the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was confusing due to payment from Expedia only showing as 1 room was payed for staff then took another payment which needed refunded as whole payment was actually paid! It was also a 50th wedding anniversary night which I advised hotel about and they responded to me but didn’t acknowledge this event at all - rooms were beautiful and view was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hidemitsu

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

4/10 Poor

C

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

10/10 Excellent

Espoir

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Jennifer, Seattle

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

8/10 Good

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian, Los angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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