Zimbali 28 Club Drive

Everything

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The location was good

Unfortunately, our stay was riddled with issues, making it an unpleasant experience that I cannot recommend to others. Below are the specific concerns we encountered: 1. Non-functional fridge: The fridge was not working. We had purchased meat for a braai, which we couldn’t store properly. To prevent the meat from spoiling and keep our drinks cool, we had to continuously purchase ice, which was both inconvenient and costly. 2. Aircon and fan issues: The air conditioning and fan in the main bedroom were non-functional. With the current weather conditions, sleeping in that room was unbearable due to the heat. 3. Dirty pool: The pool was extremely dirty, with visible dirt on the floor, not just leaves and insects. I have photographic evidence of the state of the pool, which was unacceptable for a property of this standard. 4. Red ant infestation: The downstairs area was overrun with red ants, making it impossible to use the space comfortably. We had to move the gas grill upstairs to avoid the bites, which was an inconvenience. 5. Empty gas cylinders: The gas cylinder ran empty after just 15 minutes of use. To make matters worse, the spare gas cylinder in the garage was also empty. My husband had to drive around after 7 PM looking for a replacement, eventually purchasing an empty cylinder for R1000 due to a misunderstanding. We ultimately had to abandon the braai plans and cook indoors, which completely ruined the experience we had planned. Overall, the lack of basic maintenance and preparation for guests made this a highly frustrating stay. For a property in such a sought-after location, these issues are unacceptable. I would strongly advise against booking this property until significant improvements are made.

The zimbali security treat you like you are trying to trespass whenever you use the west gate. Sometimes asking you to open windows and doors like you are a common thief. As for the house we stayed in, you get the feeling the current owner is not the one who bought the property, not their money. Poor attention to detail, broken things don’t get fixed. One tv remote for the whole house, one aircon remote for the whole house, broken shower doors, broken aircon, kitchen doors falling apart. Dryer doesn’t work. Tv missing in the lounge downstairs. My kids had to come upstairs to watch cartoons… the only thing good about it is the fact that it’s Zimbali

Location is amazing

Linen was smelling of sweat , and there was no available linen to change to, the house is old and crusty needs some renovations

Nothing, I liked absolutely nothing it was soooo dirty and smelt so bad the rugs had not been cleaned we had to take them out because it was soo smelly it was just like a haunted house with spiders everywhere

Nothing, I liked absolutely nothing it was soooo dirty and smelt so bad the rugs had not been cleaned we had to take them out because it was soo smelly it was just like a haunted house with spiders everywhere. Now we’re sick because of that dirty house

I loved everything here. It was a lovely stay.

The host was very rude and not welcoming at all, no visitors were allowed even tho we paid for an 8 sleeper and it was 7 of us our one person was not allowed in