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Reviews of Zimbali View Eco Guesthouse 4 stars

47 David Place, 4399 Ballito, South Africa

#19 of 33 B&Bs and Inns in Ballito

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Review score

Based on 514 B&B reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 October 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was great. Just a note to adjust the TV as it faces upwards to the ceiling and it is difficult to see

    The Staff were awesome, very friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in October 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2025

    9.0
    Spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room to Pool with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sthe was amazing, thank you so much for everything. The staff was the best, they cared for us like we were family. They're hospitality was top notch. EVERYTHING about our stay was spectacular. A place to remember. The place is everything you can think of for relaxation and meeting nice people.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful, pleasant, warm and friendly. Great breakfast and stunning views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s up on a bit of a hill, which means it has a steep driveway (others seemed to have issues with it but not too much of a problem for us) but then their are stairs to reception and then further stairs up to the rooms. So luggage dragging can be tough. However, Stim helped us with our bags and he had big strong arms! Because it’s up on the hill, it gets great views over the ocean where we saw Humpback Whales splashing in the morning! So I’d take the hill and the stairs for that view any day!

    The value for money in this beautiful area. Whilst it’s not the most modernised place, it has all it needs for a comfortable stay at such a great price. The staff (mainly Stim, as I called him!) were warm and welcoming with a wicked sense of humour!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ldriveway and just too many stairs

    Friendly staff, good food amazing views.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The paintwork (first impression) had me nervous that the booking was not a good idea

    The view from the room was just absolutely amazing. Good breakfast Slept well and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs the driveway was too steep

    The view the room the breakfast

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2025

    9.0
    It was pleasant and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steep entrance at the gate and the stairs.

    The place is easy to find on maps, the staff was very welcoming, the Manager explained everything on arrival. The room was clean, spacious and the view was amazing. All amenities are within reach. Breakfast was delicious and hot. I would recommend the place to friends and family.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay with fantastic sea views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room to Pool with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Wish there was a bath tub in the bathroom, but it had a nice shower.

    Fantastic sea views. Nice clean pool, friendly staff and nice breakfast

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast and Sea View

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2025

    7.0
    It was average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room to Pool with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway is quite steep. Too many stairs going up to the house. The room description on booking.com was misleading. I chose the room with a private pool, thinking it was an actual private pool only accessible from my room as described on the app, however, it was a communal pool. Pictures are very different from the actual property. I also felt it was overly priced for a guest house that's quite old.

    I liked the view. And Breakfast was good. Host was really nice.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place seems to be a little run down a bit. Tv remotes were broken and it was hard to use so I ended up watching something on my phone. No wifi password available in the rooms

    Rooms were set up nicely. The view from this place is breathtaking

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The Seaview

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    AWESOME, SPECTACULAR, SATISFIED
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    1 small issue the name kinda misled me as i thought it was in ZIMBALI itself. so was a bit confused, the driveway entrance to the property is a bit tricky and steep lucky for me i read on another review not to use a low clearance vehicle so too heed of that.

    Good Day the place is good, had an excellent time there, the views from the bedroom was just amazing being able to see the shoreline, breakers and the ocean very nice indeed. the room was clean and tidy, comfortable. Breakfast was good, manager and staff very friendly and acommadating Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Allow people who don’t eat pork at least to pre-book the breakfast.

    Very clean, the staff were very friendly. The view was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Good service at Zimbali Eco Guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The driveway was steep, and therefore our car had to park outside the yard. Things can be done to improve this

    The staff and rooms were great. The service was excellent. Cleanliness was better than any place we have been 😀 Attention to what we ate was awesome as I don't eat beef or pork and a plan was made😀

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water outages were the most bad experiences 😪

    Good location and nice sea view 👌

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    I visited for a short time only and was truly impressed with the cleanliness and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room to Pool with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Vehicles with a low ground clearance may experience difficulties coming and going due to the sharp incline. It is also easier to drive past, make a U-turn and then enter.

    Breathtaking views. Room was tidy and has everything one needs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wow, what a view! Clean rooms and friendly staff!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic breakaway venue if you are looking for someplace quiet, peaceful and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not appliccable.

    Breathtaking views from my room. Room is spacious and super clean. Close to the beach, but I would recommend driving as the walk back up the hill is quite daunting.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Can't wait to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have appreciated WIFI details and bottled water in the room and a smart TV, but these are insignificant in relation to the whole.

    Really enjoyed my stay, even though it was short. Zethu, Khetiwe and the rest of the staff were so wonderful and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. The view from my room was just perfect, the breakfast spread was more than I could ask for. It was very easy to ask for anything I needed or wanted to know. Perfectly located - I safely walked to the beach, to restaurants for lunch and dinner, to the gelato shop, to the spa - it was lovely. Next time I'll go for a whole week!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance of the place is not that good, old and broken facilities. The owner need to modernise the building as it is in a good area

    Breakfast was good, sea view was amazing, staff members were very friendly

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Well located, great view from front over the ocean the b&b is clean, comfortable with friendly, helpful staff. Great spot to stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    I will keep coming back for my solo vacations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    View and breakfast are always stellar

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    Wondering experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room to Pool with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bread was bit old

    The break first was perfect. It was so delicious 😋

    Stayed in April 2025

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