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Relax Inn

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

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Premier Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premier Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premier Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premier Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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627 Main Road, Shakas Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Tiffany's Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ballito Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Sea View (Non Seaview 4)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Seaview Suite 1)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Non Seaview Suite 8) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Non Seaview Suite 8)

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Apartment

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Seaview Suite 12)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballito

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ballito hotel, you'll find Salt Rock Beach and Umhlali Library. Thompson's Bay Beach and Tiffany's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Salt Rock Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tiffany's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Holla Trails - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ballito Beach - 9 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salt Rock Hotel Pty. Ltd. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Relax Inn

4-star guestrooms with soaking bathtubs
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Relax Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Ballito hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Relax Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Relax Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 75 for children

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Meander Manor Hotel Ballito
Meander Manor Hotel
Meander Manor Ballito
Meander Manor
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Ballito
Relax Inn Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

How close is Relax Inn to the airport?

Relax Inn is 12.2 mi (17-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 Relax Inn?

As of May 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax Inn on May 29, 2025 start from $71.32, 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 Relax Inn have an airport shuttle?

Relax Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Relax Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Salt Rock Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Thompson's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Relax Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Relax Inn, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 75 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Relax Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Relax Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Relax Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Relax Inn have a pool?

Relax Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Relax Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Relax Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Relax Inn to downtown Ballito?

Relax Inn is 2.3 mi away from Ballito.

Relax Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel, with Akzo large suites Werth balconies / or Sea views. Just a short drive from beaches and popular Ballito activities. The staff were welcoming and very friendly, while ensuring all my requests were taken care of . The indian cuisine served at the "Dine inn" restaurant is authentic and very delicious! Expect issues With water & electricity- these are issues common for the area and not caused by the hotel or the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

Great staff and food are the best

We arrived a bit early but the front desk offered to speed up the services to accomodate us. Real friendly staff and the supper was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faith is an asset. Polite. Warm and cordial. Helpful. Lovely person to have at your Frontline.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Shocking

The hotel is not nearly as nice as it looks in the pictures. I would definitely not go back. The standard of the so-called premium apartment is absolutely shocking. The place has holes in the walls, light sockets not in properly, electics very dodgy , im surprised we didn't get an electric shock, the lights would go on and off. The painting standards looked like a 5 year old had done it, as you can see in the photos. The so called restaurant had very limited menu and its not the sort of place you would enjoy. There was only one restaurant in walking distance so not many alternatives. I was offered a small refund for the poor service , but they have not honoured that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Karabo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just an okay stay but good location

The location- less than 5min walk to the Granny Pool beach and 20 to Thompson was the plus for this hotel oh and the spacious rooms - HOWEVER,our patios for both bedrooms were filthy ,sliding doors and railings muddy ,cigarettes littered - I had to go downstairs to call the cleaners to clean after I tried to sanitize and dust myself and it took all of 20 min per room balcony to show the state they were in … the entire property actually was just not the cleanest ,even the pool was cleaned just once during our 3 day stay ,tables and chairs not wiped at the pool area - cigarette butts everywhere - the cleaners though pleasant enough woke us up at 7:30 calling out to each other the first night until I couldn’t take it and asked them to keep it down - the restaurant was decent enough ,the young lady on day shift a joy ,evening shift and a guy on the morning shift were sour .They kept giving us food without cutlery or serviettes ?!?we ALWAYS had to ask - the young lady at reception was friendly and eager … overall just an okay stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chanel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhyne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

ZILO

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is doing their best but they seem not to have resources, i.e. breakfast food, no fresh bread. Pool was dirty, therefore could not use it. Water was leaking from toilet pipe. TV was not working first night. Therefore cannot be a 4 star place. Staff was however willing to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

daren

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

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initially, I booked one night at the hotel. I extended my stay with two more nights after my arrival here. Unfortunately, the hotel did not have availability for a 4th night. The staff is friendly and helpful. Loved my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nombuso

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

Book at your own risk!!!

There was nothing good about the establishment. We were allocated in a wrong room and they refused to put us in our room since the TV was not working at room they put us in and there was a lot of noise from next door. It took more than an hour to serve us breakfast and when they finally served it, it was a wrong order and they served us half cooked sausages. We had to cut our stay short because they were nit attending to our complaints. I'd say book at your own risk!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WiFi not working and poor cellular coverage

WiFi wasn’t working for the entire stay. Staff from my company stayed there and were told breakfast wasn’t included even though it was shown that way when we booked on hotels.com. I had to clarify this with the person working there to ensure there was no charge for breakfast put through.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Fred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place

It was OK for Ballito
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

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

Need more than 1 night.

Only a one night but definitely needs more than 1 night to really appreciate what it offers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chilenye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Natalie

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

Pretty but needs work

The DSTV in the room did not work and I have been double billed. I paid through hotels.com and the hotel made me pay too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Roman

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilette was leaking sewage into the whole bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and the suites amazing! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019