• Gorgeous Location - unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills and lush flora.

• Gateway To Nature - between a forest reserve and the ocean, surrounded by eco-parks.

• Renowned Service - world renowned service and 5-star comfort.

Zimbali Lodge is a 5-star tropical coastal haven on the Dolphin Coast of Kwazulu-Natal with bush, mountain and coastal attractions. The design offers rooms with stunning views of the Indian Ocean, large verandahs for sitting, and elegant interiors of stone, wood, and earth tones inspired by the gorgeous natural surrounding areas.

Zimbali, which in Zulu means "valley of flowers", is shaded by a thriving forest reserve surrounded by beautiful flourishing gardens and vegetation, overlooking the infinite white sands lining the waters of the Indian Ocean.

A 50 hectare reserve has been selected as a conservation area, where you can walk along the trails and wooden viewing deck spotting various fauna and flora.

Several natural springwater lakes are home to a variety of birds, butterflies and plants; providing a nature enthusiast a paradise of plant and animal life.

Soak up the sun on the beach while the soothing sounds of the warm Indian Ocean entice you to surf, snorkel or swim in selected swimming areas.

More adventurous activities include deep-sea fishing, scuba-diving, and dolphin tours. Use your energy and play a game of tennis on the all weather, floodlit tennis courts or swim in one of the resort's 5 outdoor pools while watching the sun set over the ocean.

For a laidback afternoon, grab your golf-clubs and enjoy one of South Africa's premium golf courses. Go mountian bike riding alongside through the indigenous forest.

Treat yourself to a therapy session in the spa or shop in Ideas, where you will find resort-wear, curious and other items.

This nature retreat is the setting for unforgettable luxurious hospitality with five-star service including an on-call butler. Experience game-viewing, swimming with dolphins, safaris and plenty more.

Fairmont Zimbali Resort is on the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa, north ofUmhlanga Rocks and bordering the holiday destination of Ballito.

• Air-Conditioning
• Curio Shop
• Gardens
• Golf
• Gym
• Laundry Service
• Mini Bar
• Satellite TV
• Separate Shower
• Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Court

There are a number of delicious indoor and outdoor dining opportunities at Zimbali Resort.

Get your daily energy at The Coral Tree, providing a breakfast and lunch buffet and an à la carte bistro menu for dinner.

If you want a breakfast or lunch to go, grab a sandwich or salad at Delicacy.

Enjoy a hot beverage after a day of activity at Dalchini; a lobby lounge offering a range of speciality teas and coffees or savour a signature cocktail at the lobby bar, 31 Degrees.

Sip a nightcap at the after-dinner venue, The Lounge right next to the cosy fireplace or indulge in an imported cigar at The Trophy Bar overlooking the swimming pool and forest.

For something different, you can enjoy a burger at Bite's poolside burger bar while gazing out at the ocean, or try tapas-style bar food at Vinum.

Unwind at the beach-club style venue, Ayoba offering wood-fired pizza and barbeque or Ma Khaza offering a casual cocktail vibe.

For a finer dining experience, OSA offers South African grain-fed beef which you can pair with a widespread selection of South African wine.

Zimbali Resort has 154 warmly decorated rooms; 46 Deluxe Rooms, 41 Deluxe Sea View Rooms, 26 Junior Suites, 4 Deluxe One-bedroom Suites, 10 Sea View Suites, 20 Deluxe Garden Rooms, 5 Deluxe Garden Suites, 1 Penthouse Suite, and 1 Presidential Suite.

Each room has a spacious balcony with views of either the ocean or gardens and luxurious bathrooms with Victorian baths. 16 of the suites are 2-bedroom units, and 2 are 4-bedroom units for families, or couples who wish to share.

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• Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier

• Triple share rates are sometimes available. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier