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The Capital Zimbali

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

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4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served
Standard Apartment | Extra beds
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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballito Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪19 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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Family Suite

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ballito Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 31 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Durban Beach - 38 min drive - 53.6 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 48 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Concha - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fireroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Fiamma Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hops Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Xing Ye - ‬5 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capital Zimbali to the airport?

The Capital Zimbali is 11.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Zimbali on Jun 5, 2026 start from CA $238, 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.

Does The Capital Zimbali have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Capital Zimbali.

How close is The Capital Zimbali to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Casuarina Beach and 4.9 mi (15-min drive) from Ballito Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Capital Zimbali offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Capital Zimbali, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 320 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capital Zimbali?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Sibaya Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capital Zimbali?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Capital Zimbali?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a pool?

The Capital Zimbali features 4 outdoor pools.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a restaurant?

The Capital Zimbali is home to The Copper Restaurant, which features brunch.

Does The Capital Zimbali have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is The Capital Zimbali to downtown Ballito?

The Capital Zimbali is 0.5 mi away from Port Zimbali.

The Capital Zimbali Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

You Sang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the room was excellent and the staff at recieption was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veneza

Staff was sup
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine. Staff were good but the late night party's disturbed us. Ieill not stay there again I
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best in SA

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Espoir

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brinn

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

6/10 Okay

Hendra

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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