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Fairmont Zimbali Lodge

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Zimbali Estate, PO Box 404 | Umhlali, Ballito 4390, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

we booked into zimbali lodge for the weekend without reading any reviews about the place which is quiet unlike us. But when we went to their picture gallery on the website and i saw the infinity pool, the decision was made! the directions from the staff from airport to hotel were very clear. we arrived into Zimbali which is actually... More

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Mark S, General Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with such extensive feedback on your stay at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge. I am delighted that we were able to exceed your expectations! We are very fortunate to be located in such beautiful natural surroundings. It's great that you were able to explore the area on foot and golf... More

Biarritz
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

The resort is in a beautiful area, Ballito. The hotel is very nice. I would rate it like an Irish 4Star hotel. I was disappointed with the customer service and they overcharged me too :( I would advise to look at your itemised bill prior to checkout...

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Mark S, General Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you very much for the feedback on your stay. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you feel that there was an error on your bill. I will gladly assist in resolving your query. Kind Regards, Mark Sawkins mark.sawkins@fairmont.com More

Moscow
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The hotel is nothing special - 2-floors bungalows each having app. 8 rooms, reception and restaurant at the separate building where you can get either on foot or by calling an electro car. My room was dark, with used furniture, though clean and cozy. The sink which didn't leak and had to be repaired and the door lock system which... More

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Mark S, General Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide me with feedback on your stay at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge. As a company we place great emphasis on guest feedback as it allows us to address areas of concern and ensure that our product offering is up to the standard expected by our guests. I do apologise for the... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We stayed at the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge from the 14 May until the 17 May. It was a quick get away for both us and our girls aged 7 and 11. We had the most amazing trip and felt recharged after just a 3 day stay. The house we stayed in was outstanding. It is huge, spacious and clean. Home... More

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FairmontZimbaliLodge, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali. We are delighted that you and your family had an enjoyable break. We hope that you'll visit us again soon! Kind Regards, The Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Team More

Coventry
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Having read previous reviews we were concerned about what we would find on our arrival. Check in was quick and efficient and we were whisked off to our room on a golf buggy. The room itself was a pleasant surprise with plenty of room, large single beds, (very comfortable), a dressing area and a good sized bathroom with bath and... More

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FairmontZimbaliLodge, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your stay at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge. The SAGA groups are a regular feature at the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and we place great value on their feedback! Thandi Restaurant is known for serving the best curry on the KZN North Coast, so we're delighted... More

South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The Fairmonth Zimbali Lodge is nothing special. The bathroom had damp on the walls next to the bath. The service was inconsistent. At check in the cost for the accommodation was authorised on my credit card and full payment was deducted at check out. After 4 weeks, I'm still battling to get the "authorised funds" released... I also visited the... More

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FairmontZimbaliLodge, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you very much for providing us with feedback on your stay at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge. Guest feedback is much appreciated as it allows us the opportunity to approve on our guest experience. We do apologise for the accounting error. Could you kindly contact our Reservations Department at zim.reservations@fairmont.com so that we can rectify the matter immediately.... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The natural beauty of the hotel as well as the design and decor is great however the establishment is sorely let down by their pathetic service. It's not just the lack of training or etticut but the apathy and unwillingness to assist. From the bar man who was extremely rude, who we had to walk up to several times just... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

Admittedly the location is absolutly fantastic. No one could argue the natural beauty of the incredible forest, trees, streams and stunning beach. Everything else leaves a lot to be desired. Food was poor, service passable but the worst was the cleanliness and condition of the facilities. We were there for three days and a silver ice bucket with an empty... More

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Driebergen-Rijsenburg
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5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

Outstanding location. Worldclass golf course. Top facilities like swimming pools, beach house. Excellent food (especially the gormet breakfast. Staff super friendly and helpfull. Will definately come back.

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Sheffield, England
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23 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed two nights here and enjoyed the location in the "middle" of a lush tropical forest. Our room was spacious and comfortable and we enjoyed the view from the balcony. The beautiful infinity pool is an outstanding feature of this hotel. The grounds are beautifully landscaped but unfortunately not all the water falls and water features were working; those... More

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Also Known As:
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel Ballito
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel
Zimbali Hotel
Zimbali Lodge
Address: Zimbali Estate, PO Box 404 | Umhlali, Ballito 4390, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Ballito
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Price range (per night): S$168 - 957
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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