Howela Beach House is on the Dolphin Coast of South Africa, approximately a 30 minute drive (50km) North from Durban. Positioned right on Salt Rock’s Main Beach! Enjoy one of KwaZulu Natal’s prime swimming beaches with protective shark nets... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
luxury self-catering holiday home, sleeping up to 10 persons, on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a flat 150m walk to the Main Salt Rock Swimming Beach, which is protected by shark nets and life guards …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Santorini is located along a stretch of two beaches, Thompsons Bay, a blue flag beach and Sunset Beach - a semi private beach - both with direct access from the estate. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
An upmarket apartment right on the main beach of Ballito. The Dolphin Coast is designed to exceed all your expectations. Breathtaking views with the sun and sea right on your doorstep. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Our bedrooms are all luxurious and cater for your every possible need. You will discover that the pursuit of supreme comfort has been our vendetta while creating these wonderful rooms which are all decorated in a sophisticated manner. Though we ... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Our 5 bedroom cottage sleeps 12 people, has a large lounge and a dining area, large veranda and a double garage. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, fridge, deepfreeze, cutlery, crockery, etc. as well as an outside protected braai area …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Two cottages right on the beach. Both cottages sleep from 2 to 5 people.Each cottage has 2 en suite bedrooms.fully equipped - linen, towels & DStv.Serviced daily. Security by electric fence. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Nestling close to the shores of the Indian Ocean and a stone's throw away from the popular Salt Rock Beach, this architecturally designed multi storey home will turn your next ordinary beach holiday into something extraordinary! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sea-side Spa Apartment is a newly renovated apartment on the ground floor, ideally situated within walking distance from the main bathing beach at Salt Rock on the idyllic Dolphin Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The Beach has lifeguard services 7 days a week …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The quiet and relaxed "island style" resort of Salt Rock on the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast is renowned for it's year round sun-shine, secluded beaches and exciting nightlife in sidewalk cafe's, restaurants and pubs ... the best of both worlds! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
This spacious beachfront loft room is a beautiful space to unwind, relax and enjoy the many amenities nearby. It has a king size bed, a daybed and a cosy sitting area for reading or watching TV (DSTV /Explorer ), an en suite bathroom and a fully equipped …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sak 'n Pak Luxury Guesthouse boasts with a total of 8 exclusively designed and decorated units, two of which are elegant executive suites. These luxurious rooms all comprise of en-suite bathrooms with standard amenities such as: DStv, telephone, ... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
This self-catering apartment on the Dolphin Coast has amazing uninterrupted sea views. It is situated on the beachfront between Shakas Rock and Salt Rock beach, close to Thompson and Willard's beach. Direct access to safe swimming beaches with life guard …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Ballito Holidays - North Coast Tourism, KwaZulu Natal
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Commonly known as the Dolphin Coast due to the frequent sightings of bottle-nose dolphins playing in the warm Indian Ocean, Ballito North Coast of KwaZulu Natal is one of South Africa's most popular holiday spots. Only a 30 minute drive from Durban Beachfront, the Ballito, Dolphin Coast is sprinkled with the pretty coastal towns of Thompsons Bay, North Coast Salt Rock, North Coast, Sheffield Beach, Dolphin Coast, Zimbali, Westbrook Beach and Tinley Manor - each with a relaxed 'resort like' atmosphere. The charming combination of the glorious area of Ballito beaches set alongside fields of sugarcane makes for a delightful year round destination, guaranteed to be filled with lazy sunny days, excellent fishing, diving and perfect swimming and North Coast surfing conditions. For the serious North Coast surfer, the Mr Price Pro surfing competition, held every June, is one of the worlds longest running international surfing competitions.
Although the Natal North Coast is renowned for its endless beaches and breathtaking scenery, it is the place where the great Zulu King Shaka is buried, and Shaka's grave forms part of the local Zulu Heritage Route, which takes in numerous sites associated with his reign. Further the voyage of discovery on the 'Muti' (African medicine) trail in the Harold Johnson Nature Reserve, where the nature lover can enjoy the reserve's walking trails along the banks of the Tugela River. This North Coast reserve is a wonderful combination of natural beauty and historical interest, where one can view a small variety of game and a large variety of bird life.
Visit Africa as it was, tranquil, mysterious and timeless at Crocodile Creek in Ballito, which is home to 9000 crocodiles, snakes, tortoise, leguaans, miniature monkeys and alligators. The Ballito Crocodile Creek farm includes bush and hill trails, curios and refreshments.
The Dolphin Coast Ballito also offers endless other activities - tennis and squash courts, bowling greens and well equipped fitness centres are available in Ballito . Horse riding, hot air ballooning, Ballito microlight flights and shark diving are some of the more adventurous activities in the Ballito area.
Superb KZN North Coast golfing can be found at the Ballito, Umhlali Country Club, Zimbali Golf Estate, Prince's Grant Golf Estate and Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate.
The warm humid almost year-round weather makes for wonderful patio dining in your Ballito accommodation, or try one of the many fabulous Ballito restaurants specializing in fresh seafood. For 'shopaholics' there are shopping centres such as Ballito Lifestyle Centre, and nearby Salt Rock's Tiffany Shopping Centre with specialist stores open 7 days a week. Then regain your peace of mind by indulging yourself at one of the Ballito spa's, who practise both ancient, exotic and new cutting-edge treatments.
Outside the domestic holiday season and long-weekends, many of the Dolphin Coast towns are quiet and peaceful, however, during the seasonal influx of holiday makers, the many Ballito accommodation options, excellent restaurants and nightclubs fill up, so early booking is essential.
Popular North Coast and Ballito Holiday Towns:
Chakas Rock / Shakas Rock - home to a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and a tidal pool bordered by rocky cliffs.
Umhlali - a peaceful farming village situated 3km inland from Ballito beachfront
Thompsons Bay - known as the 'Clifton Beach' as it sits in a cove sheltering it from the wind and immediately adjacent to Ballito beachfront
Salt Rock - a quiet and relaxed 'island style' resort boasting year round sunshine - only a 4-minute drive from Ballito beachfront
Sheffield Beach - relax on a clean beach with sparkling rock pools teeming with sea life - a 6-minute drive to Ballito beachfront
Zimbali - this tropical golf estate lies nestled between pristine beaches and coastal forest.
Westbrook Beach - a superb swimming beach renowned for its frequent visits from dolphins and whales.
Tinley Manor - a truly relaxed holiday haven boasting some of the best spear-fishing reefs in the world.
All of the above towns are only a stone's throw from the main Ballito beaches.