We recently visited Zimbali Lodge for 4 days. I read the negative reviews with interest, as I could see how these things (do's and don'ts, speed limits, strict security) could be annoying. Personally, I really liked the hotel and had a lovely stay. Check in was quick, before I knew it I had a refreshing juice in hand (welcome after... More

This is supposed to be 5-star comfort. It is kinda, but the staff needs serious retraining. They don't knock on you door just wonce to make sure you're okay, but endless times. pillows, water, anything they can ask you. even with the do-no-disturb sign on they knock. I lost my temper, asking them to finally leave me alone after 5... More

Heard so much about this place on recent visits to SA so had to give it a try........ First impressions were tainted by being asked for my driving licence at security who insisted on scanning it before allowing us through. When asked why...told that it was part of the new security procedure and IIRC, was asked to sign a form... More

We stayed in one of the private villa's facing the beach for our friends wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days there. Our villa was beautifully appointed with everything you required. Our maid was both friendly and nurturing - wishing us all to have 'lots of babies' in our future :-) It was a culture shock having gated communities and... More

A wonderful location with excellent facilities and relaxing ambience. The staff were superb, the breakfasts to die for and the accommodation a colonial style with an air of luxury. We felt pampered and indulged from start to finish of our 4 day stay.

We just returned from a company conference at Zimbali. I was surprised by some of the negative reviews on this hotel. We were a large group of about 200 and the hotel managed very well. The rooms were well-appointed and spacious. There were buck, monkeys and birds around our garden room. The service was really very good although the food... More

Zimbali is a large luxury estate offering several types of accommodation. The lodge is a colonial-meets-Bali style hotel that stands in what appears to be a tropical rain forest setting. Stepping onto the patio of our room, we were enveloped by the massively impressive jungle-like gardens. A lovely way to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Surprisingly this all exists on a... More

We stayed at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge for 6 nights. An amazing experience! Beautiful hotel, great staff, complimentary shuttle to all areas in the lodge as well as the Fairmont Zimbali Resort which was also amazing. 4 swimming pools to choose from with great pool bars for cocktails and light lunches. 4 restaurants also to choose from, Ajoba was our favorite!!... More

We'd booked a Forest suite but they didn't have it available so we were downgraded to the Lodge. We were in room 406 which is a ground level room and it had a dead cockroach in the closet, ants in the bed and mold in the shower grout. The common areas are nicer, the beach is public so no chairs/umbrellas... More