The Capital Zimbali

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The Capital Zimbali
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Capital Zimbali in Dolphin Coast offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a private beach area, spa facilities, fitness center, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and children's playground. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, European, and South African cuisines with vegetarian options. Breakfast is available in-room or buffet style, complemented by a variety of beverages. Prime Location: Located 12 mi from King Shaka International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Umhlanga Lighthouse (22 mi) and Umhlali Country Club (5 mi). Free on-site parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Free crib available on request
The Capital Hotel & Apartments
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Rooms with:

    • Pool view

    • Sea view

    • Terrace

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Garden Suite
1 king bed
463 feet² Private kitchenette Attached bathroom Garden view Air conditioning Patio Flat-screen TV Terrace Coffee machine Minibar Free Wifi
Free toiletries Bathrobe Safe Streaming service (like Netflix) Toilet Bathtub or shower Towels Linens Socket near the bed Tile/Marble floor Desk Sitting area TV Slippers Telephone Ironing facilities Iron Microwave Hairdryer Kitchenware Kitchenette Wake-up service/Alarm clock Electric kettle Wake-up service Alarm clock Laptop safe Wardrobe or closet Entire unit located on ground floor Clothes rack Toilet paper Hand sanitizer Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max. people: 2
$187 per night
Price $563
Included: ZAR 29.53 Resort fee per stay
Excluded: ZAR 1425.40 VAT per stay
  • Wonderful breakfast $18
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay in advance
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Garden Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
Private suite
463 feet²
Private kitchenette
Attached bathroom
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safe
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max. people: 2
$215 per night
Original price
$775.06
Late Escape Deal
- $116.26
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$658.80
$215 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
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15% off
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$307 per night
Price $943
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$186 per night
Original price
$673.37
Late Escape Deal
- $101.01
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$572.37
$186 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast $18
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Luxury Room
High floor
  • 1 king bed
1 room
495 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$237 per night
Original price
$854.66
Late Escape Deal
- $128.20
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$726.46
$237 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$333 per night
Price $1,022
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$209 per night
Original price
$753.12
Late Escape Deal
- $112.97
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$640.15
$209 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Included: 2 % Resort fee
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast $18
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anneta
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. The rooms are very spacious and were spotlessly clean and we had the most amazing view of the beach from our room. The breakfast buffet was a cherry on top.”
  • Siphesihle
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing Service. Requests were handled swiftly. Very warm staff. And the facility is absolutely stunning.”
  • Samukelisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was perfect weekend with you guys the view,food, pool even staff members so friendly”
  • Dineo
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything, the breakfast baffled, the hospitality and cleanliness of the place. I tell u the staff are so kind and are doing a remarkable job. I loved everything and I would go there every holiday getaway 😍😍😁😁❤️❤️”
  • Jacques
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Breakfast spread of food was great & service was great.”
  • Phumelele
    South Africa South Africa
    “The sea view, the way the staff treated us with so much respect and the food was very nice 😍”
  • Asanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Expresso machine made my stay out RSA.... our room & balcony was huge with a full bathroom and imagine a walk in closet.... 🤗”
  • S
    South Africa South Africa
    “Good environment - Relaxing. Good venue/accommodation. Secure environment. Friendly stuff, great loving smiles. Great cooling/aircons.”
  • Rohwan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Felt like home away from home and the staff are extremely welcoming and polite. My wife and I really enjoyed our honeymoon and would love to book another holiday here.”
  • Samkelisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was a great experience that each of us should experience in life. A great way to celebrate a wedding anniversary. The hospitality was amazing. The place is very accommodative to all age groups and races.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • The Copper Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • FIREROOM SUSHI & GRILL
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Stingray Café & Pool Bar
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • The Club Lounge
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Romantic
  • Poison Ivy Lounge
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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