Zimbali Lodge

Set within the natural beauty of Zimbali Coastal Estate along KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, Zimbali Lodge & Spa offers a relaxed coastal escape just minutes from Ballito and 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Accommodation includes 18 hotel suites and 35 self-catering units featuring private balconies or decks with garden, golf course, or forest views. Guests can play the championship 18-hole golf course, use padel, squash, and gym facilities, or explore walking trails home to over 200 bird species. Dining options highlight Eleven Tribes Restaurant, celebrating South African heritage through local flavours, and the Trophy Bar and Deck beside the rim-flow pool for light meals and drinks with estate views. Restorative African wellness treatments await at Mangwanani Dream Spa, while versatile venues cater to conferences, events, and weddings. Combining leisure, dining, wellness, and events, Zimbali Lodge delivers a welcoming stay defined by nature, comfort and connection.