The Capital Zimbali

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

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4 restaurants, breakfast served
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Lobby lounge
1 Bedroom Apartment | Floor plan

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Zimbali Drive, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4399
  • Place, Ballito Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Umdloti Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 498 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Garden Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

  • 925 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Connecting Double Rooms

  • 1174 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballito

In Ballito .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ballito hotel, you'll find Netcare Alberlito Hospital and Ballito Junction Regional Mall. Casuarina Beach and Open Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballito Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Holla Trails - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Umdloti Beach - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 25 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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

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 305 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

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 305 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
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. 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 8.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 (4-min drive) from Casuarina Beach and 4.9 mi (13-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 305 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 body treatments, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Capital Zimbali to downtown Ballito?

The Capital Zimbali is 0.4 mi away from Port Zimbali.