In addition to the Fairmont Zimbali Lounge, a 76-room oceanfront hotel, Fairmont has opened the 154-room Fairmont Zimpali Resort hotel in South Africa. The resort nearby Durban attracts guests by its exceptional location among large forest reserves and divine gleaming beaches. Zimbali is found on the Eastern coast of South Africa, washed by the Indian Ocean.
Apart from natural and unspoiled beauties, there are an abundance of man-made facilities that will make your vacation unforgettable. Guests can attend sports events and take part in numerous recreational activities, such as horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, crocodile, dolphin and shark tours, etc. The Willow Stream Spa features eight steam and treatment rooms. There are fresh water and salt water outdoor swimming pools and a golf range under construction.
The resort hotel features several dining facilities that serve an extensive array of local and international cuisines, including local seafood and the renowned South African grain-fed beef. Interior designs feature unique elements of South African culture, including exceptional African stone finishing.
Fairmont Zimbali Resort is located 15 minutes from the King Shaka International Airport and Duban, the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup scheduled to kick off in mid-June.