Zimbali Guidebook by Euphoric Leisure
Shopping
There is no lack of shops in Ballito within 5 - 10 minutes drive from Zimbali.
If you're looking for a spot to do your grocery shopping and enjoy some great restaurants, I would go straight to the Ballito Lifestyle Centre!
Ballito Lifestyle Centre is a one stop dining, wellness, grocery and fashion destination.
Open 7 days a week and provides free and secure parking.
224 locals recommend
Ballito Lifestyle Centre
Ballito Lifestyle Centre is a one stop dining, wellness, grocery and fashion destination.
Open 7 days a week and provides free and secure parking.
3-story retail mall with brand-name shops, a movie theater & a food hall with eclectic offerings.
209 locals recommend
Nu Metro Ballito Junction
Ballito Drive3-story retail mall with brand-name shops, a movie theater & a food hall with eclectic offerings.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the ultimate fashion, entertainment and dining destination in Durban. With over 430+ stores, 70 eateries and a host of exciting entertainment, visitors are spoilt for choice!
At Gateway you will find local South African retail, popular international brands such as Zara, Forever New, Cotton On, Superdry, Gant, and everything in between.
309 locals recommend
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
1 Palm BlvdGateway Theatre of Shopping is the ultimate fashion, entertainment and dining destination in Durban. With over 430+ stores, 70 eateries and a host of exciting entertainment, visitors are spoilt for choice!
At Gateway you will find local South African retail, popular international brands such as Zara, Forever New, Cotton On, Superdry, Gant, and everything in between.
Food scene
There are a ton of restaurants in Ballito that you can enjoy during your holiday to suite any taste. Here is a list of the ones that come highly recommended.
Inspired by the Afro-Porto fusion cuisine of Mozambik, the brand’s organic evolution has led to its current positioning; the taste of escape. It is a multi-sensory brand that is built around customer experience. In other words, dining at a Mozambik store delivers high quality and tasty cuisine with an exceptional atmosphere and high service levels. Visiting Mozambik is like a mini holiday, a break, a taste of escape.
130 locals recommend
Mozambik Ballito
Inspired by the Afro-Porto fusion cuisine of Mozambik, the brand’s organic evolution has led to its current positioning; the taste of escape. It is a multi-sensory brand that is built around customer experience. In other words, dining at a Mozambik store delivers high quality and tasty cuisine with an exceptional atmosphere and high service levels. Visiting Mozambik is like a mini holiday, a break, a taste of escape.
This is a place for families and friends to connect and feel comfortable in a sophisticated yet casual environment. More than just a place to eat incredible food, you will find stunning décor and design and superb service. The attention to detail is evident in the spaces, the furnishings, the crockery and cutlery, the food and the plating, all adding up to a polished yet uncomplicated experience.
On the menu you will find an array of seafood dishes, sushi, salads, burgers, pizza, meaty main courses and so much more.
Definitely worth a visit!
37 locals recommend
45 on Eat Street
498 Main RdThis is a place for families and friends to connect and feel comfortable in a sophisticated yet casual environment. More than just a place to eat incredible food, you will find stunning décor and design and superb service. The attention to detail is evident in the spaces, the furnishings, the crockery and cutlery, the food and the plating, all adding up to a polished yet uncomplicated experience.
On the menu you will find an array of seafood dishes, sushi, salads, burgers, pizza, meaty main courses and so much more.
Definitely worth a visit!
Incredible artisan food market with a variety of delicious 'foody' stalls to choose from. You'll find a sushi bar, spice store, pizza, small whole food market, desert stalls and much more.
6 locals recommend
FISH, The Market Ballito Lifestyle Centre
Incredible artisan food market with a variety of delicious 'foody' stalls to choose from. You'll find a sushi bar, spice store, pizza, small whole food market, desert stalls and much more.
Fiamma Grill
63 Compensation Beach RdLovely family owned and run business offering Italian and seafood.
Zaras Cafe
Main RoadA great spot for breakfast. One of Ballito's favourite!
Thava Indian & Continental Ballito
If you're looking for Indian cuisine, this is worth a visit!
Al Pescatore Italian Restaurant
14 Edward PlGreat Italian restaurant.
Concha
4420 Compensation Beach RdVibey bakery and cafe!
Beaches
Thompsons Beach
9 Rock LnA fantastic swimming beach just 8.1km (8 minutes) from Zimbali.
Willard Beach
102C Compensation Beach RdAwesome swimming beach 7.8km (10 minutes) from Zimbali.
Salmon Way
Salmon WaySwimming beach 3.3km from Zimbali.
Sheffield Beach
Popular swimming beach 14.6km from Zimbali.
Westbrook Beach
64 N Beach RdSwimming beach 5km from Zimbali.
Facilities on Zimbali
A collection of gorgeous pools along Zimbali's private beach (one heated). There is a stunning restaurant too that offers a variety of good food including pizza, burgers, sushi, salads and great cocktails to name but a few.
Guests can access the private pool from this area. Really a must visit on your trip to Zimbali.
9 locals recommend
Zimbali Valley of the Pools
A collection of gorgeous pools along Zimbali's private beach (one heated). There is a stunning restaurant too that offers a variety of good food including pizza, burgers, sushi, salads and great cocktails to name but a few.
Guests can access the private pool from this area. Really a must visit on your trip to Zimbali.
Golf
Founded in 1998, the Zimbali Country Club's 18-hole links/coastal forest course was designed by internationally renowned golf course designer and former British and South African PGA Champion, Tom Weiskopf.
Booking is essential: +27 (0)32 538 1041 (proshop@zimbalicc.co.za)
17 locals recommend
Zimbali Country Club
R627Founded in 1998, the Zimbali Country Club's 18-hole links/coastal forest course was designed by internationally renowned golf course designer and former British and South African PGA Champion, Tom Weiskopf.
Booking is essential: +27 (0)32 538 1041 (proshop@zimbalicc.co.za)
One of the best 18-Hole golf courses in the North Coast, designed by Peter Matkovich, that is green all round.
19 locals recommend
Umhlali Country Club
1 Compensation RdOne of the best 18-Hole golf courses in the North Coast, designed by Peter Matkovich, that is green all round.
Set along the dramatic landscape of KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, Prince’s Grant is an award-winning Residential and Golf estate offering the very best in prestigious golfing and luxury accommodation. Set in a location rich in local history that dates back to 1856, the Prince’s Grant Estate is bordered by lush sugar cane fields and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
20 locals recommend
Prince’s Grant Golf Estate
Set along the dramatic landscape of KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast, Prince’s Grant is an award-winning Residential and Golf estate offering the very best in prestigious golfing and luxury accommodation. Set in a location rich in local history that dates back to 1856, the Prince’s Grant Estate is bordered by lush sugar cane fields and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
City advice
Book before you go
Restaurants in Zimbali
BUSHBUCK CLUB CAFE
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mon - Thurs: 06:00 - 18:00.
Fri & Sat: 6:00 - 20:00.
Family friendly and health conscious.
VALLEY OF THE POOLS
Sun – Mon: 06h30 – 19h00
Tues – Saturday: 06h30 – 21h00
Located on the beach front with lovely food like burgers, pizza, sushi and salads.
If you don't eat here be sure to have a coffee or a cocktail - it's a truly divine setting!
DELICACY AT THE ZIMBALI LODGE
Open for lunch and brunch.
Trading times: 8:00 - 17:00 daily
Ways to save
Getting laundry sorted for during your stay
Have your laundry collected from your door step and cleaned professionally during your stay. Please contact the number below to arrange this prior to your stay:
The Laundry Room
+27833034054