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Fairmont Zimbali Resort

5.0 of 5
PO Box 17, Zimbali | 4420, Ballito, South Africa
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Fairmont Zimbali Resort
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Durban, South Africa
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Being my first mothers day my husband tried to take my mother and I for an enjoyable Sunday lunch- well... we had a fabulous lunch, but unfortunately we had to walk out of the Fairmount Zimbali to get it. Firstly the restaurant was shabby and dirty. Carpets with stains on, the bottoms of the curtains were filthy, tables were not... More

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Joburg, South Africa
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3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here during March 2013. Club member have express check in, which is a bonus. Stayed at the Sea View Suit. Absolutely beautiful room, with large bedroom, lounge, tea/coffee station, balcony and another toilet for guests. Pros: Room was clean Staff friendly kiddie friendly with splash pools and kids menu Cons: buffet was not up to standard and small... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We stayed this past weekend, and were wowed by the very helpful, friendly staff and the great view! Had dinner in the new restaurant and it was absolutely fantastic. The experience was all and more than we expected.

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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed here last September for my anniversary & service, food & rooms were excellent. My stay there 3 days ago, was another story. Although service is excellent, the cleanliness of rooms were shocking for a 5 star hotel. From dirty curtains, to dusty couches, food & food stains & dust on dinning room chairs, mould on couches, hair in dryer,... More

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FairmontZimbaliLodge, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Resort, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback on your latest stay at Fairmont Zimbali Resort. We do apologise that your experience was not of the standard that you expected or experienced on your previous stay with us. We hope to welcome you again in the near future. Kind Regards, The Fairmont Zimbali Resort Team More

Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

my wife and i stayed there to celebrate our wedding annivesary.Service was good by some staff and not so good by others.Got welcoming card in room but had some other guests name on it.My wife and i had dinner at the restuarant and both felt ill afterwards ,to the extent that we were both up all night.So it wasnt quite... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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10 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

From bookings, to arrival, to staff politeness, professionalism and friendliness, the rooms, the resort and dining experience... And most importantly, how good they treat children... Our stay was a very memorable experience.

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FairmontZimbaliLodge, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Zimbali Resort, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Valued Guest Thank you very much for providing us with feedback on your stay at Fairmont Zimbali Resort. We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your holiday! We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Fairmont Zimbali Resort Team More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My husband and I visited Zimbali Resort from 18-21 April 2013 for some quality "alone time" before our 2nd baby arrives in July. As this is a 5 star resort, one would expect 5 star service in all aspects...unfortunately, this was sadly lacking. When we arrived at the resort, we were advised that we'd been upgraded to a Garden Suite.... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This was a great getaway. However, I picked a room with "Sea View and Private Balcony" and it was more like a "Tree View with Shared Balcony." There is a huge tree in front of room 3027 and the large balcony is shared with two more rooms!

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London, United Kingdom
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15 hotel reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Spent a fantastic weekend with my family. No matter how lazy or energetic you feel, there is enough to do on site or within a short driving distance. The rooms are fabulous, breakfast just amazing, staff very friendly and helpful. Had a run around the estate early in the morning, and got to see quite a few animals. Highly recommend... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Zimbali is a wonderful location but the service still sucks. My wife and I came here on honeymoon in October 2011 and even then the service was poor. We thought things would have improved by now but to our disappointment we are still let down. The shower in our room had a bad smell when we arrived. The mini bar... More

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Additional Information about Fairmont Zimbali Resort

Also Known As:
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel Ballito
Fairmont Zimbali Hotel
Address: PO Box 17, Zimbali | 4420, Ballito, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Ballito
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price range (per night): 139 AUD - 324 AUD
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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