Ihlati 11 Zimbali Coastal Resort

A clean spacious home with all the home comforts, comfortable beds. You feel safe in the area.

Although the home is located in the beautiful Zimbali Estate, the following are the things we didn't like: 1. The booking is made on the Booking.com site, but the rest is done by a 3rd party agent. Numerous forms are e-mailed which needs to be completed and returned with all the guests information, ID's etc 2. On arrival you must report to the office to get access. Every time you enter or exit the gate every guest in the vehicle must produce their ID's etc. 3.It takes approximately 15 min from the gate to the home. 4. The oven is complicated and there is no operating manual. 5 There is only partial sea view from the main bedroom. 6. Monkeys are a problem, you cannot leave any windows or doors open. So no fresh air.

The clubhouse pools

Disappointing and Unsanitary ​We left a day early. The unit was dark, musty, and felt long-unoccupied. While basic cleaning was done, it desperately needs a deep clean. It was full of ants, and we found bugs crawling out of the wooden bed fittings. ​Access is also a major issue; the roads are very narrow and difficult to navigate. Without a golf cart, you’re forced to drive your own car on these poor roads to get anywhere. Definitely not suitable for families with small kids.

Delayed communication of the rules of Zimbali Estate

The house is spacious and clean. The beds were comfy. The views are gorgeous.

There is no hot water after 3 people bath. This is a 6 sleeper, surely they can have 2 geysers. Also carry your own toiletries, the hand soap and shower gel is cheap quality and rough on your skin. The golf cart still isn't working, although I think it's possibly that the owner doesn't want guests using it. It is a great plus if guests can have a cart for the estate.

Peace and quiet

The main bedroom bath had no hot water, sadly