Visit the Fairmont Zimbali Resort

The Zimbali Resort is located in Ballito, South Africa. A coastal nature reserve where you can escape and relax from the busy city life. There are many type of wildlife on the resort so be sure to drive slowly and carefully while you are visiting.

There is a beautiful coastline and access to the beach from the resort. If you stay with us at Suite 506 then you will have a sea view from your balcony on the 5th floor.

The resort is full of private residential estates that provide a secure and private quality lifestyle. The Zimbali Lodge and the Fairmont Hotel offer guests a luxurious relaxing weekend or full week stay. There are many activities for residents and guests including the Zimbali Country Club, swimming pools, restaurants, a spa, gym, Kids play area and more.

The coastal resort is secured and entering the estate is limited to residents and pre approved guests. If you are staying with us at Suite 506 then you need to provide your ID at least 48 hours before your stay so that the Zimbali Security can provide you with access to the Estate.

Here are some detailed directions to Zimbali.

Zimbali Suites Ballito

Zimbali Accommodation options for guests

Directions to The Zimbali Coastal Resort in Ballito from the South, King Shaka International Airport and the City of Durban

On leaving the airport, turn left onto the N2 North towards Stanger and travel for approximately 14 kms (passing through the Tongaat Toll)
Take the Ballito/Compensation Road offramp, exit 210
Turn right after the stop street to pass over the N2
Pass the 1st traffic circle and Lifestyle Centre
Next traffic circle, turn right onto the M4 towards Durban
Follow the signage until the next traffic circle and turn left to enter the main gate
Turn right into the parking area and proceed to the Welcome Centre
Our GPS coordinates are -29 32' 45.67"S 31 12' 01.08"E

Directions to The Zimbali Coastal Resort from the North and the wildlife Reserve

Travel south on the N2 towards Durban
Take the Ballito/Compensation Road offramp, exit 210
Turn left towards Ballito
Pass the 1st traffic circle and Lifestyle Centre
Next traffic circle, turn right onto the M4 towards Durban
Follow the signage until next traffic circle and turn left to enter the main gate
Turn right into the parking area and proceed to the Welcome Centre
Our GPS coordinates are -29 32' 45.67"S 31 12' 01.08"E

Arrival at The Zimbali Coastal Resort

It is recommended to make use of Zimbali’s West Gate as it is the only access for Suites Guests. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the Security Officer who will request your driver’s licence and vehicle license to be scanned. Once you have signed in you may use the North or South Gate in future.

Directions to the Fairmont Zimbali Suites

The West Gate (all guest must arrive at this gate to sign in and get access)

Enter the main Zimbali Security Entrance
Being careful to adhere to the maximum speed of 40km/hr (they do traffic speed checking and issue direct fines for violation)
T-junction, turn right
Drive until you pass the tennis courts on your left
T-junction, turn right
Proceed to the next main circle, turn left so as to proceed towards the Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Zimbali Suites and Hotel are located within the same traffic circle and share the same underground parking

The North Gate

Enter the main Zimbali Security Entrance
Being careful to adhere to the maximum speed of 40km/hr (they do traffic speed checking and issue direct fines for violation)
Proceed through 2 traffic circles about 2km from the entrance, until you arrive at a T-junction
T-junction, turn right
Proceed until the next main circle, turn left so as to proceed towards the Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Zimbali Suites and Hotel are located within the same traffic circle and share the same underground parking

Parking for Zimbali Suites Guests

You may park anywhere in the underground parking which is situated on the side of the Zimbali Suites and Fairmont Hotel. You may access the lifts from the parking area. Once you have parked and been though the check in at Reception then you can take a walk around the resort and take part in the activities in Zimbali.

Note: Each type of accommodation in Zimbali will have a different location inside the estate

Experience the Zimbali Resort

Eat Out

Dine at the Zimbali Restaurants

Sleep In

Stay at the Hotel, Lodge or self catering Suites

Relax

Enjoy the activities and amenities that the Zimbali Resort has to offer

The Estate

Accommodation Options

Zimbali Hotels

Self Catering accommodation

Beach & Ocean

Activities

Prices per night

Where is Zimbali Located?

Post Code for Zimbali

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