Fairmont Zimbali Lodge & Country Club

Fairmont Zimbali Lodge is located in a protected nature reserve, overlooking the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful indigenous gardens. Situated 30 minutes drive from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, this five star Sun International boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation which is decorated to complement the natural surrounding forest with classical African architecture accentuated by warm wood and russet autumn tones.

The accommodations at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge consist of 76 rooms situated in individual lodges, two lodges of 8 rooms and six lodges of 10 rooms, located away from the main Lodge and set in magnificent subtropical gardens.

Decorated to complement the natural surrounding forest. The classical architecture is accentuated by warm wood and russet autumn tones. The bathrooms are luxurious and feature Victorian baths from the turn of the century. Each room has a mini bar which is well stocked with a selection of beverages, light snacks. Butlers are on hand to attend to the guest's every need including room service and a very select ensemble of delicious snacks and light meals grace the room service menu.

The guest rooms comprise the following; Luxury Suites, King Bedrooms and Twin Bedrooms.

Standard Room Features & Amenities include: Sea, lagoon & forest facing, DSTV with remote control, Radio, Bathroom with separate shower, Hairdryer and Electric Razor plug, Multi-electrical plugs for international use, Telephone with computer connection, Balcony, Air-conditioned, 18-hour Butler Service, Daily newspaper delivery.

Guests can treat themselves at the health and beauty spa to the luxury they deserve, with a whole range of therapies. There are four treatment rooms for body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages and Health Hydro Shower. Rejuvenation is the key element of state-of-the-art equipped Health Spa. Camelot International runs the Health & Beauty spa at Zimbai. The international range of Matis beauty products are used. Treatments and therapies include: One, two or three-day programmes incorporating health, skin and body treatments as well as hydrotherapy, skin exfoliation, aromatherapy and reflexology.

Beauty treatments include, manicures & pedicures, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow shaping and waxing, Spa Soleil, A variety of skin treatments.

Health treatments include: Skin exfoliation, Hydro massage, G5 massage, Detoxifying toning and firming mask, Sportsman Reviver - hydro massage, exfoliation and aromatherapy massage, Ayurvedic Massages, Sea wood Body Wrap, Cellulite Treatment and Reflexology.

Fairmont Zimbali Lodge has a stunning 18-hole golf course, offering a challenging round of golf at world-class standards with stunning views. Golf carts are compulsory and available for hire, the Club's Pro Shop has all the golfers necessities and the clubhouse offers a bar and restaurant.

A wedding ceremony here is full of the magic of a forest fairytale. Set in a private estate on the Dolphin Coast some 42 kilometers north of Durban, it is a paradise you'll find hard to leave. It is in this ambience that the staff of Zimbali Lodge have designed the ultimate wedding. The festivities could start with a ceremony at the Hotel Pool Deck or the Conference Room in the event of rain.

Conference facilities, available for up to 90 delegates we specialises in personalised conference arrangements for small to large groups. The Conference Centre is beautifully appointed and ideally situated for superb views of the Zimbali Estate and Country Club Golf Course. The conference centre leads directly from the Ngwenya Terrace. A full range of conference services, facilities and the very latest conferencing equipment is available.