Zimbali’s hidden gem

TROPICAL ISLAND SETTING: 39KM FROM DURBAN

Where exclusivity meets tranquillity.

The Fairmont Hotel is a fortress of flair and wonder in KwaZulu-Natal where the rich and famous can restore themselves before returning to their colourful lives.

Located in the heart of Zimbali resort and just 39.1km from the Durban CBD, it lies among luscious green palm trees in a tropical island setting and is a must for every travel enthusiast.

Built in line with the specifications of the international Fairmont Hotel franchise, the oldest of which is in San Francisco, the hotel is six storeys high, with the main reception area on the fifth floor overlooking the pool terrace and the Indian Ocean in the distance.

The exterior use of dark mahogany wood and thatch pays tribute to the Zulu kingdom.

But what sets this five-star hotel apart from its competitors is its tight security.

Guests are given a personalised code which allows them entrance into the estate and it is given to their visitors too.

The hotel staff also fully respect guests’ need for privacy, while still providing an excellent hospitality service.

The resort hotel has a selection of 154 rooms and suites.

These include a penthouse and presidential suite, as well as 18 Fairmont Heritage Place Viller suites.

The rooms are spacious, cool and stylish, perfect for honeymooners or for couples in need of a retreat.

There are three dining options to choose from: OSA, an Indian Fusion restaurant, Coral Tree which offers a selection gourmet food and a Mexican-inspired venue with an infinity pool and an infamous cocktail menu called Ayabo.

If it’s rest and recuperation you

seek, the hotel’s Willow Stream Spa offers a wide range of treatments which are sure to leave you feeling much more centred afterwards.

Then there is the country club and golf course where pleasure meets business. For the kids, the Y-Universe kids club provides all the distraction they need.

The Fairmont Hotel is a place where “fairy-tale living” becomes a reality.

From the time you drive in the resort gates to the second you drive out, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time.