accommodation: Zimbali Lodge, Ballito - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (english)

GOLF ESTATE

The Zimbali Country Club Golf Course is a par 72 championship course, designed by former South African PGA and British Open Champion, Tom Weiskopf. This course is both challenging and superbly beautiful, offering world-class standards for top players and higher handicap players alike.

Pro Shop

The Club's Pro Shop stocks everything necessary for the dedicated golfer with a wide range of Zimbali Lodge logo accessories.

Country Club

Golfers can have their clubs conveniently stored for them at the Club House whilst not in use and there and locker room facilities are also available. The club's Halfway House offers a great variety of light and comprehensive meals and the Crowned Eagle Restaurant and Bar offers a delicious Ala Carte menu.

ACCOMODATION

Zimbali Lodge is a 5-Star boutique hotel offering five-star luxury accommodation, and are 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 is well stocked with a selection of hot beverages, light snacks and a mini-bar. 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 Zimbali Lodge has a total of 76 rooms situated in individual lodges (2 lodges of 8 rooms and 6 lodges of 10 rooms), located away from the main Lodge and set in magnificent subtropical gardens

The guest rooms comprise the following:

Luxury Suites
King Bedrooms
Twin Bedrooms

Standard Room Features & Amenities

Sea, lagoon & forest facing
Colour satellite television with remote control
Radio
Bathroom with separate shower
Hairdryer
Electric Razor plug
Multi-electrical plugs for international use
Telephone with computer connection
Balcony
Air-conditioned
18-hour Butler Service
Daily newspaper delivery

FACILITIES / ACTIVITIES

Tennis

There are two all weather, floodlit tennis courts. Tennis rackets and balls are available for use by lodge residents, from the clubhouse.

Swimming

The beautiful pool area is incredible with its scenic appointment overlooking the Ocean. The pool appears to meander directly into the sea and offers guests a tranquil and relaxing diversion. Sun loungers, umbrellas and towels are available.

Beach & Lake

Guests can soak up the sun and the splendour of the beach or the unique lakeside and even enjoy an al fresco picnic. The secluded beach pool is equipped with umbrellas, loungers and refreshments are provided. This stretch of coastline is not designated for swimming however, other bathing beaches are located nearby.

Horse Riding

Take a gentle canter around the estate on horseback, meander through the indigenous forest and onto the beach, accompanied by experienced guides.

Bird and Butterfly Watching

As a protected environment, the Estate is home to a wide variety of birdlife, magnificent butterflies and buck.

Forest Walks

Enjoy the splendour of this sub-tropical forest with a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll. You may encounter a shy buck along the way.

Golf

The superb 18-hole championship golf course has been designed specifically for use by golf cart and offers one of the most breathtaking, scenic golf experiences in the world.

Health and Beauty Spa

Guests can treat themselves to the health and luxury they deserve, with a whole range of therapies. There are:

4 treatment rooms for body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages.
Health Hydro Shower

SHOPPING

Located in the reception lounge area, Ideas at Zimbali offers a beautiful collection of resort-wear and logo items including clothing and gifts. There is also a selection of curios and essentials such as magazines, chocolates and candy.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Zimbali Lodge 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.

VENUES

Imbiso Room

The imposing Imbiso Room is the focal point of the conference facilities and can accommodate a maximum of 80 delegates in cinema-style seating, 40 delegates in u-shape, 35 in boardroom style or 60 in a schoolroom configuration.

Tugela Room

The Tugela Room, is an executive boardroom with an ocean view. The oval mahogany boardroom table dominates the room and this is the perfect venue for the smaller conference and can accommodate 10 people.

Umgeni Room

The Umgeni Room is also a small, intimate venue and can accommodate a maximum of 25 delegates in cinema style seating, 15 delegates in u-shape, 12 boardroom style or 15 in school-room configuration.

Conference Catering

The Lodge has capitalised on the excellent Natal climate to offer outdoor catering to conference groups on the Ngwenya Terrace, which is easily accessible from all the conference rooms. Guests may also opt for a formal dining experience in the Restaurant or hold a private gala event at the Country Club. Zimbali Country Club caters for 76 inside the restaurant for dinner and if the venue is extended out onto the verandah 96. 120 Guests can be accommodated for cocktails.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

A full range of conference services, facilities and the very latest conferencing equipment is available at Zimbali Lodge. These include:

Group Service Desk
Message facilities
Faxing
Photocopying
Secretarial services
Florist
Outside entertainment can be sourced
Digital data projectors
Built-in sound systems with roving microphone
Provision for laptop presentations
Video recorders and television sets
Overhead projectors
Slide projectors
Flip boards and white boards
CD players
Spotlights

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