The coastal town of Ballito in South Africa is situated between Zwa-Zulu Natal and the Indian Ocean where dolphins play year round. Famed for its Dolphin Coast, Ballito is a holiday town in close proximity to the serenity of the ocean as well as the sights and sounds of Durban, known as the largest city on the east coast of Africa. Choosing a hotel in Ballito, Durban can be daunting with the huge variety of accommodations to suit every budget. However, a well-planned trip includes an investment of time in finding the perfect hotel that meets individual travel needs.
The Saffron House is a four-star hotel featuring five en suite rooms near Salt Rock beach. Rooms are airy and bright with white percale linen bedding for a vacation of cool restful nights. The salt-chlorinated swimming pool is a refreshing change from harsh bleach chlorine, and the hotel grounds are kept meticulously pristine. The staff helps guests arrange outings and nearby activities including quad biking, deep sea fishing and walking tours. The hotel restaurant serves the works, from breakfast to dinner with a keen sense of elegance and genuine hospitality.
The Saffron House
15 Robbins Road
Salt Rock
KwaZulu-Natal
Phone: 001-27-0-32 525 8707
Cell phone 001-27-0-79 494 0283
www.thesaffronhouse.co.za.com
This penthouse at Tamboti is conveniently located near shops and restaurants as well as the Dolphin Coast. The penthouse comfortably accommodates eight guests, and spacious rooms overlook the warm Indian Ocean. It's a haven for golfers, adventurers and water activity enthusiasts. Large verandas are designed for grilling dinner and enjoying the breeze coming in from the Indian Ocean.
Penthouse 32 Tamboti
Simbithi Eco-Estate
Ballito, Dolphin Coast
Kwa-Zulu, Natal
South Africa
Phone: 001-27-83-738-3199
www.tambodi.com
The Boat House is a four-star hotel boasting 22 suites with private balconies overlooking the beachfront. No two rooms are the same, and each is decorated with individual color schemes to suit the varied tastes of world class travelers. The hotel houses a restaurant and bar and offers guests a continental breakfast to get the day off to a strong start. The Boathouse is close to a variety of activities including shopping, day tours, golf and boat charters.
The Boathouse
33 Compensation Beach Road
Ballito 4420
South Africa
Phone: 001-27-32-946-0030
www.boathouse.co.za
The five-star Hampshire Hotel offers guests a traditional hotel setting with all the expected creature comforts found in U.S. hotels. Free hot breakfasts in the lounge start the day. Swimming pools and gardens surround guests with luxury, and rooms feature every necessity needed to accommodate business as well as leisure travelers. Staffers are eager to assist gusts with everything from special requests to daily activity planning. The hotel is with close proximity to beaches and Durban.
Hampshire Hotel
Post suite 170
Private Bag X0001
Ballito, South Africa
Phone: 001-0-32-586-6000
www.hampshirehotel.co.za.com
No town is complete without the comfort of a Holiday Inn Express, and Durban is home to one of the finest. The Holiday Inn Express offers guests premium sea views with the convenience of being near the hub of Durban. The clean hotel rooms and sparkling swimming pool provide everything expected from a Holiday Inn. Guests are within walking distance to the upscale Gateway Shopping and Entertainment Centre.
Holiday Inn Express
Corner of Timshell and Colerain Roads
Umhlanga,
Durban,
KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa
Phone: 001-27-0-21-794-9050
www.holidayinnexpressumhlanga.com