Fairways Hotel, Ballito - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

3 Fairway Drive, Ballito, South Africa, 4391

Very good

7.1

/10

3.0

3.7

“The hotel is just a short 5-minute walk to the beach, making it perfect for a sunny getaway.”view full review

Beachfront hotel with full solar power and 1000MB/s internet

Amenities & Independence

Fairways Hotel operates a full independent solar power system and borehole water supply, ensuring no electricity or water outages. The hotel offers 1000MB/s complimentary internet and DStv in the lounge for sporting events. An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens, sun loungers, and BBQ facilities are available for guests.

Rooms & Suites

Suites include Standard, Executive, and Luxury categories, with select suites featuring open plan bathrooms and water features. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with private bathrooms, bar fridge, and a balcony or patio. Each room has a dedicated parking bay inside the hotel lot.

Location & Activities

The hotel is located 20 km from King Shaka Airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle service. Thompson's Bay Beach and Ballito Beach are within walking distance, and the main Salt Rock beach has shark nets, lifeguards, and a tidal pool. Guests have access to Zimbali Golf Course and Umhlali Golf Course for golfing.

Spa & Wellness

The hotel's spa facilities offer a range of beauty and wellness treatments including facials, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. Guests can enjoy body scrubs, light therapy, and waxing services. The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace provide additional relaxation space.

Dining & Family Services

A daily buffet breakfast is served from 7 AM in the patio restaurant, with dinner available in the formal dining room. The hotel provides kids' meals, special diet menus, and babysitting services for families. Bar, breakfast in the room, packed lunches, and wine/champagne are also available.

Highlights

Independence: Full solar power & borehole water - no outages

Internet: 1000MB/s free WiFi throughout

Location: Walking distance to Salt Rock beaches & tidal pool

Golf: Access to Zimbali & Umhlali golf courses

Spa: Full beauty & wellness treatments including facials, body wraps

Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, family rooms

Transport: Complimentary airport shuttle to/from King Shaka Airport

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Fairways Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Suite

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Private pool

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Luxury Suite

2 persons

390 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Private pool

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Executive Suite

2 persons

530 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Private pool

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What our guests says about facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Spacious Comfort

I absolutely loved my stay in the Standard Suite! The room was spacious and well-appointed, featuring a comfortable queen-sized bed and lovely furniture. It had a coffee station refilled daily, a fridge with bottled water, and the air conditioning was perfect for the coastal humidity. I felt so at home during my time there!

Dennis123. USA, read full review

Delicious Breakfasts

Every morning during my 10-day stay, I enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, which was absolutely delicious! I particularly loved the omelet I had every day, and the staff even customized special breakfasts for us towards the end of our stay. It's clear they put effort into making each meal enjoyable.

Robert_James. UK, read full review

Impressive Pool Area

The hotel boasts a fantastic pool area that I thoroughly enjoyed. The pool was clean and secluded, providing a perfect environment to relax without being overlooked by other guests. It was just the escape I needed during my vacation, and I spent many hours soaking up the sun by the pool.

JohnDoe88. Australia, read full review

Pristine Bathroom

I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the bathroom in my suite. It was spacious and well-maintained, with fresh towels and toiletries provided daily. The thoughtful attention to cleanliness and detail made my stay even more enjoyable as I loved coming back to a fresh and inviting bathroom after a long day.

WilliamT. Canada, read full review

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Hairdresser
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Casino
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa centre
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Make up services

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Fairways Hotel Location

3 Fairway Drive, Ballito, South Africa, 4391

Map view

3 Fairway Drive, Ballito, South Africa, 4391

City landmarks

Landmark

Salt Rock Beach

2800 ft

Beach

Granny's Pool SALT ROCK

5000 ft

Landmark

Howela Trust

2300 ft

Landmark

Salt Rock Tidal Pool

3600 ft

Beach

Thompsons Beach

1.5 mi

Golf Course

Simbithi Country Club

4700 ft

Spa Centre

Simbiosis the spa at Simbithi

4900 ft

Beach

Willard's Beach

2.0 mi

Museum

Thompson Bay Rock Pool

1.3 mi

Landmark

New Salt Rock Shopping Center

1.1 mi

Beach

Hole In The Wall

1.3 mi

Landmark

Thompson's Bay Beach

1.2 mi

Landmark

Dunkirk Estate

1.9 mi

Landmark

Umhlali

1.5 mi

Landmark

Burnedale Farm

1.9 mi

Landmark

Ballito Surf School

1.6 mi

Church

All Souls Anglican Church

1.7 mi

Landmark

Muze

1.7 mi

Landmark

Tiffany's Shopping Center

1.7 mi

Store

The Waterberry Coffee Shoppe

1.9 mi

Church

Umhlali Methodist Church

1.8 mi

Landmark

Parking at Beach

1.8 mi

Landmark

Public Parking

1.9 mi

Landmark

Ndlondlo Reptile Park

2.3 mi

Landmark

Boulevard Shopping Centre

2.0 mi

Mall

Boulevard Centre

2.0 mi

Landmark

The Beach Shack

2.1 mi

Nearby

40 Ocean Dr

Shakas Seat Guesthouse

1100 ft

Restaurants

Salt Rock Snack Bar

2100 ft

Basill Hulett Drive Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort

Coco's Buffet & Carvery Dining Room

2100 ft

Basill Hulett Drive Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort

MI Acai

2100 ft

61 Basil Hulett Drive Shop G6

AL FRESCO'S Ristorante

2200 ft

63 Basil Hulett Dr

SALTYZ on rocs

2300 ft

Mall 505 60 Basil Hulett Drive

Siggi's German Restaurant

2800 ft

63 Basil Hulett Dr

2 on Main

1300 ft

2 Main Road Salt rock

LOL'S Food Fusions

4300 ft

2 Main Rd

Getting around

City Centre

Ballito6 min · 2.2 mi

Airports

King Shaka International (DUR)31 min · 12.6 mi

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)179 min · 73.8 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:30

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Fairways provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Fairways Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 304 verified reviews

6.9/10

Nice

63%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.7/10

Comfort

7.8/10

Facilities

7.3/10

Free Wi-Fi

6.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Staff

8.2/10

Value for money

7.5/10

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