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Fairmont Zimbali Resort

KwaZulu-Natal Accommodation:

Fairmont Zimbali Resort ★★★★★

An unspoiled shoreline, rolling hills and lush flora have come to define the Zimbali Coastal Resort region. Set along South Africa’s sublime east coast, nestled between a forest reserve and a shimmering sea, the resort’s exquisite natural beauty is dotted with pockets of urban flair and enhanced by the rich Zulu heritage of the KwaZulu-Natal province.

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Facilities & Services

  • 5 Swimming pools on within the resort
  • Spa – Guests may indulge in an afternoon of special pampering or a variety of signature Willow Stream Spa packages.
  • 4 tennis courts
  • 2 squash courts
  • A fitness centre

Bars & Restaurants

  • The Coral Tree: Offering an extensive breakfast and lunch buffet, followed by a global, à la carte bistro menu for dinner.
  • Dalchini: The lobby lounge offers speciality teas and coffees, including strong African roasts and Fairmont teas.
  • 31 Degrees: Sip signature cocktails in the vibrant ambiance of the lobby bar.
  • Delicacy: Grab a high-end coffee, or a deli sandwich or salad to go.
  • Bite: Bask in the easy, poolside style of this unique burger bar.
  • OSA: A sophisticated steakhouse atmosphere promises pure South African grain-fed beef, complemented by an extensive collection of South African wines.
  • Vinum: Vinum bar offers a wide selection of South African wines and an exciting selection of tapas-style bar food.
  • Ayoba: This rustic, beach-club setting showcases a wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue cooking.
  • Ma khaza: A beach-club bar with a cool, casual cocktail mood.

Overview

The resort is an ideal spot for families wanting to visit the sunny Kwazulu coastline and unique in offering a beachfront location that welcomes all ages.

Looking after younger guests

Each room has a television and a facility for playing video games.

Children’s Meals

  • Children aged 0-5 years have all meals free of charge when eating with parents.
  • Children aged 6-12 years pay 50%

Babysitting & Supervised Activities

  • Y Universe offers supervised children’s program including it’s very own Kid’s pool and a variety of activities including soccer, painting lessons, water polo, plus adventures and excursions into the mysterious Zimbali Reserve teaming with Monkeys, Bush Bocks and all sorts of other exciting wild life…Please note full and half day programmes are paid for.

Safety

Please note the resort does not have a blue flag beach and we do not recommend swimming in the sea here due to a sudden drop in depth. There is a blue flag beach nearby.

Room Types

The 154 well-appointed rooms offer scintillating views of the Indian Ocean, oversized verandas, and elegant decor of
stone, wood and earth tones inspired by the area’s breathtaking natural surroundings. A video-on-demand system, with access to hit movies and games also features.

Room and suite selections:

  • 44 Deluxe Rooms
  • 43 Deluxe Sea View Rooms
  • 26 Junior Suites
  • 4 Deluxe One-Bedroom Suites
  • 10 Sea View Suites
  • 20 Garden Suites
  • 5 Deluxe Garden Suites
  • 1 Royal Suite
  • 1 Presidential Suite

Family

  • Deluxe and Deluxe Seaview Rooms can accommodate 1 child only.
  • The Seaview, Deluxe One Bedroom and Deluxe Garden Suites can accommodate up to 3 children sharing.

Rates

Rates start from £170 per person a Deluxe Room on Bed and Breakfast (Valid 01 May – 31 August 2012).

Family

Child sharing costs on request.

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