The Vineyard on Ballito

The Vineyard on Ballito descritpion

Located in the sea-side town of Ballito, this luxurious guest house offers spacious rooms with balconies. Inspired by the South African vineyards, it features an outdoor pool and a terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean.
The Vineyard on Ballito has elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture, fine percale linen, ornate chandeliers and original artworks. Each of the air-conditioned rooms was named after a South African wine estate.
Guests can start their day with a rich continental and English breakfast in the dining room or in the privacy of their room. Packed lunches and picnic baskets are also available.
You can enjoy a pleasant tea in the forecourt with its shady grapevine, or relax by the pool. You will also find a choice of shopping malls, cinemas and entertainment venues nearby the guest house.
Ballito has many golden beaches, including Salmon Bay, Thompson’s Bay and Clarke Bay. King Shaka International Airport is 7.5 miles away, and the property offers free private parking on site.

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Facilities of The Vineyard on Ballito

Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool | Grounds | Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.

General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning

Languages Spoken ：English | German

Reviews for The Vineyard on Ballito

Review 1：The Vineyard on Ballito is a well run professional guesthouse . I would venture to say that it is a rather excellent boutique hotel ! The management team and staff headed up by the two twin sisters Desiree and Lynell are a formidable team who run the establishment like clockwork. Our room was cleaned and made up while were enjoying the wonderful breakfast . What a pleasure to return to a lovely fresh , clean made - up room! The breakfasts were divine every day , with all fruit and baked items freshly prepared daily. A different dish was offered each day in a very flexible and personal manner , catering to special needs as required . Best of all was the freshly baked cakes which were found on our return from a hot day at the beach , which I really enjoyed with a cup of tea! The facilities are beautiful , the garden and pool area is stunning and very well maintained . The rooms were very private and quiet despite us being there during peak season, with the hotel being booked up solidly for the week . I would recommend The Vineyard on Ballito to anyone as a superb break away venue with excellent service and facilities!

Review 2：The people could have helped carry our luggage 3 flights of stairs up.

Review 3：The twins were awesome. They went out of their way for us. One of the best guest houses we ever stayed at. Clean, professional and personal service. The complimentary snacks were out of this world, best carrot cake ever!

Review 4：Excellent service...no request was ignored or found impossible....beautiful view and a little gem.Even the afternoon tea and cake was outstanding...loved it

Review 5：Friendly staff, great breakfast, healthy light lunch, spacious room, tranquil surroundings, tasteful decor, nice finishing touches (like cheese cake for that late-night snack, and a small jug of sherry topped up every day)

Review 6：Emergency contact numbers in room out of date, eg. hospital. Perking facilities not great.

Review 7：Location near beachfront and shopping centres. Good website access. Good in-room facilities.

Review 8：None

Review 9：Excellent location and comfortable surroundings. All the staff were professional and helpful and additional touches added something special to our stay. Highly recommended overall.

Review 10：I loved my stay, short as it was.

Review 11：Great place to stay, easy to get to, gated parking (though very safe area I felt. Service was friendly and some good advice about where to eat and they organised a taxi for us. Recommended highly. The best omelettes ever!

Review 12：Ballito may not be the best choice for those looking for good restaurants and night environment. It is small location with a few restaurants and the best choice to eat may be pizza. Near the sea it is expected to have good seafood and at this level there was no great choice.

Review 13：Nice beach

Review 14：Personally I would have preferred a large bath but the newlyweds had no problem with the lack thereof. I would have also preferred a late checkout but the guesthouse was fully booked and this was not possible.

Review 15：I booked this accommodation for my brother and his new wife as a gift on their wedding night. They thoroughly enjoyed it and said it was the perfect getaway before their actual honeymoon. The staff were excellent,room large with a beautiful Seaview. The ambience was perfect and Lynelle went out of her way to make their first night as newlyweds extra special. Hats off to you guys. Thank you I especially appreciate the arrangements that were made to accommodate the couples very late arrival at the guesthouse. Lynelle is an absolute star!!

Review 16：The barking dog next door.

Review 17：Overall impression is impressive. Everything is superb, there are not do's & don't lists that attack you around every corner and there are pleasant surprises such as mood candles next to the bath, fruit and cherry and quality rusks in the room. There is also cake & tart in the dining room 24/7 and even sometimes pastries. This and honesty bars (nothing is locked up) gives a feeling that you are welcome, trusted & free to relax & enjoy.

Review 18：Amazing beautiful old feel modern house. Gorgeous fittings and decor. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Great security. Lynell was very helpful and accommodating. Best part was the jar of musili and chocolate chip cookies on the dining room table! I was addicted lol Definitely book your next stay here, you won't be disappointed.

Review 19：Liked absolutely everything.

Review 20：Impressive attention to detail. Outstanding service from Lynell. Carefully prepared and presented food. Excellent view.

Review 21：i didn't like the fact that there is no shampoo provided.there were also stains on the face cloth and the bed covers.small marks but unsettling..

Review 22：the best part about this stay by far was the view from our room and the wonderful breakfast

Review 23：I was worried about luggage and stairs but we had a lot of willing hands to assist us. Again Thank you. It made a big difference.

Review 24：The best thing about our stay was the friendliness of the two young women running the lodge. They were willing to meet every request and very helpful in terms of suggestions for sightseeing and the safety of beach and other places. The breakfast was tasty and the carrot cake outstanding. Thank you.

Review 25：absolutely nothing

Review 26：EVERYTHING about our stay was incredible! we felt like we were in a 10 star paradise. The view was incredible, breakfasts were amazing and very filling, the room itself was the best! awesome bed, spacious bathroom and a very convenient mini fridge at very reasonable prices. Parking was never a problem. Coming and going as we pleased was made really easy with keys and a remote, and lastly, the 2 ladies that run the house supported by their staff were more than willing to help with anything, really friendly and in general a pleasure to be around.

Review 27：> location is in residential area. Compound across the street has several dogs which barked loudly and often. Objectionable especially in the early morning. > lots of monkeys in area which get the dogs barking….

Review 28：> spacious room, excellent bed > bathroom luxury - shower & tub > breakfast menu changed every day & was the quality was exceptionally good > wine & snacks available at all times > service could not have been better > secure parking > good nearby dining & beach

Review 29：The bed was a little short, we're both quite tall people, extra length bed/s should be considered.

Review 30：Quiet and peaceful setting/neighbourhood. Very neat and tidy. Breakfast menu thoroughly enjoyed

Review 31：What is there not to like every one is friendly and helpful and the best view to wakeup to. Elke kamer het sy eie persoonlikheid dit is baie rustig mooi skoon en netjies jy kan voel jy het 'n goeie nagrus gehad dankie

Review 32：Had problems with Wifi while we were there but staff were very helpful with printing boarding passes and the like. Absolutely everything else first rate!

Review 33：Beautiful, well-maintained property. Staff exceptional. Linell and Desiree efficient, friendly and amazing attention to detail. All the little extras were very much appreciated....the port and fruit in the room, the well-stocked wine fridge, the afternoon tea and cheese-platter. Excellent value for money. Stayed in three B&B's in area around Xmas period, by far the best and not the most expensive.

Review 34：Parking on premises very restricted.

Review 35：Rooms lovely with lots of extras. Excellent breakfast. The owners very helpful. Yes, we would book this guesthouse again.

Review 36：The only thing I would change is I would have liked the pool to be heated so we could swim in it.

Review 37：A beautiful room with view of ocean and the staff were extremely accommodating. It was an honor to spend time with the owner

Review 38：Not so close to the beach. The bedpost obscured the TV.

Review 39：The facilities were beautifully appointed with love and attention to detail. We felt like honored and appreciated guests and received the best service possible. Our room was spacious clean, comfortable and welcoming. Our hosts love baking, cooking and caring and our breakfast was amazing - the best I've had. The bathroom and shower was great.

Review 40：Very small issues that did not detract from the stay - parking is free but is a bit of a squeeze, and it is not really possible to walk comfortably to the beach since there are no sidewalks on the road. Ballito is full of roadworks at the moment at the top of the town near the shopping malls.

Review 41：Comfortable rooms with bathtubs as well as showers, and lots of complimentary extras including fruit, water, afternoon cakes. Towelling robes in rooms also. Nice views over the coastline. Wonderful breakfasts. Nice staff.

Review 42：There was nothing to dislike

Review 43：The food. The sea view The friendliness of the staff The cleanliness The atmosphere In fact everything everything about the place

Review 44：The warm welcome of the owners and Lynell are very special and the service was excellent. The variety of cakes with the afternoon tea !!

Review 45：There was no room service and we had to drive out for food.

Review 46：The room was very cosy. The staff were not racist.

Review 47：Little bit noisy next to reception

Review 48：All the little extras. Fruit and sherry in rooms. Cake on tap. Nice breakfasts!

Review 49：Small parking area.

Review 50：Attention to detail, friendliness, breakfast.

Review 51：Wifi signal was not adequate.

Review 52：A very pleasant stay at the guest house.

Review 53：Our hostess Lynell was exceptional,great service, food and location of property. Best B & B experience.

Review 54：Nothing

Review 55：Everything !!

Review 56：THE DOOR TO THE BATHROOM WAS NOT A SOLID DOOR, SO IT DOES NOT GIVE YOU A MUCH PRIVACY AS DESIRED.

Review 57：Could be better pillows. Didn't enjoy hard pillows. If I had a bigger suitcase I would not have enjoyed the stairs.

Review 58：Nice bedroom

Review 59：They accommodated us with an early check-in, friendly staff, great breakfast. The room was stunning, private and very clean will go back anytime!

Review 60：It felt like a home,really great breakfast,one of the best guest houses I've stayed at:):)

Review 61：The plumbing was noisy. And no views at all.

Review 62：Very homely environment if you are person that wants a home away from home atmosphere.

Review 63：noisy bed,very slow wifi

Review 64：great staff ,very helpful and friendly,good food,quiet room .

Review 65：Room, breakfast and outside

Review 66：The proximity to amenities, the privacy and the great service.

Review 67：All was fine

Review 68：Very friendly and attentive staff who were focussed on their guests' needs

Review 69：Great Breakfast

Review 70：The great staff, the flowers and the sherry and chocolates!

Review 71：Food is excellent. Room has one of the best views in the world! Nice bathroom. Everything you could hope for.

Review 72：Facilities

Review 73：Cleanliness

Review 74：Car park capacity was limited

Review 75：The ambiance of the place.

Review 76：Breakfast was substantial and delicious. Tea and cake is served in the afternoon. Cakes were devine. Lovely decorated rooms.

Review 77：Attention to detail

Review 78：Nothing at all

Review 79：Home cooking and welcome drinks. Obliging staff who made us a toastie at short notice

Review 80：Your staff was very kind and professional. Indeed I enjoyed my stay. I will definitely come back with my family!

Review 81：I have stayed at many places,and the Vineyard is one of the best. The staff are excellent and the service is great.

Review 82：Poor lighting in bathroom

Review 83：Bed decor view from balcony

Review 84：We liked everything!

Review 85：The food was outstanding, very friendly staff, rooms very comfortably

Review 86：No glass in room for water.

Review 87：The service, rooms and facilities were generally excellent. The manager/staff were very gracious.

Review 88：We saw dolphins, the beaches were not too busy. Very relaxing.

Review 89：Nothing.

Review 90：Stunning view of the sea, excellent breakfast and friendly staff.

Review 91：Everything was to our liking. The layout of Vineyard is exceptional and the service outstanding. Room was impeccable and the two sisters running the guesthouse truly a great attribute to the place! We will certainly be staying there if and when we return to Ballito! Thx so much!

Review 92：Lack of assistance offered to carry luggage up/down 2 flights of stairs. Fridge in room had not been defrosted for some time - no space in ice box to put ice.

Review 93：Breakfasts were excellent. Room clean with bath and shower. Great views.

Review 94：It was a beautiful guest house and the staff accommodated our family well. They went out of their way to make our Easter morning very special for our two small children. We highly recommend a stay at The Vineyard on Ballito.

Review 95：Nothing really

Review 96：Room is beautiful - nice linen, clean, little extra touches eg. fruit and sherry in your room - really good. Lounge area comfortable and the view lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfasts and cakes are scrumptious and beautifully presented

Review 97：To be able to make ourselves a cuppa in the dinner would have been nice.

Review 98：The honeymoon room was just the right choice for us in the building with the private facilities and balcony. The staff and hostesses were very professional welcoming, warmhearted and friendly. We loved the breakfasts and felt very spoiled and special with the fresh milk in the room and cakes in the dinner always available. It was not expected and quite a treat. The whole of the premises is a real haven, neat and peaceful.

Review 99：really lovely accommodation - friendly staff & very good value for money - great, big rooms, all amenities you would want, food was fantastic, lovely pool. would definitely stay again!

Review 100：The friedliness of staff, and fact that they advised us regarding transport facilities by providing us with information; above all their breakfast was divine- their rooms personify comfort !

Review 101：Incorrect info re the honesty bar downstairs

Review 102：Large comfortable room with patio Seaview Complimentary sherry in the room Large spa bath Large double shower King Size comfortable bed

Review 103：The only thing that is not quite so nice, is the tricky parking inside, but at least there was closed parking!

Review 104：The two ladies were very good hostesses and friendly. The breakfast every morning was really good quality!! The welcome with nice cake and coffee was heartwarming.

Review 105：Parking could be a a bit tight, and the room close to the reception could be a bit noisy early in the mornings.

Review 106：The staff were very willing and very friendly and very accomodating. breakfast was awesome!! the two young ladies running the place are very nice and very helpful. They run it as if it was there own. suprised to hear it was'nt.

Review 107：as a guest I felt we had to organise our schedule/time around the availability of the reception(i.e. person booking us in). Not welcoming, just going through the motions of providing accomodation. I am aware we went there to sleep but a bit of warmth and tolerance would have made the stay/ambiance great. It is apity considering that it is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.

Review 108：beautiful area, lovely hotel, serene and peaceful.

Review 109：water temperature and pressure needs to be fixed, light bulbs need changing, cupboard knobs etc fall off- poor maintenance. limited breakfast menu, bread kept along side the toaster was not very fresh, neighbours' dogs were noisy at times, management staff need to chill and relax more- refrain from repremanding subordinates loudly or in the presence of other guests. honesty bar pricelist not updated, when you get to reception you need to cough up more. this is adverised as 5 star but upon arrival, inspected certificate and found only 4 stars from tourism board.

Review 110：the jacuzzi and spacious rooms, double shower, peaceful atmosphere, balcony, management assisted by finding and booking a nearby spa treatment, the homely atmosphere and decor.

Review 111：Nothing really. The only pain was that the balance between fresh air and light balancing the blackout blinds and other blinds.

Review 112：Staff were excellent - nothing was too much trouble.

Review 113：absolutely nothing !!!

Review 114：The best breakfast ever !!!! The service is truly out of this world !!

Review 115：Raiding Monkeys, mouldy curtains in room and dining room.

Review 116：Menu options, tea time treats, view from top floor.

Review 117：TV so small and outdated

Review 118：Loved the snack biscuits and cake in dining room to have any time and cherry in the room

Review 119：Would have liked a lift to upper floor for luggage.

Review 120：Decor,cleanliness,attention to detail.

Review 121：Parking is small

Review 122：Service and the food

Review 123：Stunning Place with a lot of attention to detail. A truly wonderful stay

Review 124：aircon in the room was so noisy we could not sleep.

The Fine Print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Vineyard on Ballito. You can use the Special Request box when booking or contact the property.Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Any violation of this policy will result in eviction from the property and additional cleaning fees will be charged.