FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES
NEW RESORT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Joins Company’s Africa Collection
TORONTO, June 2, 2008 – A new resort today joins the Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts portfolio — Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, located in Zimbali, a mixed-use, 700-
hectare coastal resort, north of Durban, South Africa. Set within the serene confines of a
coastal forest reserve on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, the 76-room resort overlooks
the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful gardens.
Situated atop a bluff, the lodge is designed in an African Colonial style with warm
wood and autumn tones evoking the natural influences that surround the hotel. Each
guestroom features its own balcony overlooking the golf course and beautiful coastal forest
and waterways. Additionally, the Forest Suites offer the discerning traveler luxurious
accommodations within private and intimate surroundings. Three function rooms provide
elegant high-tech surroundings for groups up to 90 persons.
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge Joins Company’s Africa Collection
TORONTO, June 2, 2008 – A new resort today joins the Fairmont Hotels &
Resorts portfolio — Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, located in Zimbali, a mixed-use, 700-
hectare coastal resort, north of Durban, South Africa. Set within the serene confines of a
coastal forest reserve on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, the 76-room resort overlooks
the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful gardens.
Situated atop a bluff, the lodge is designed in an African Colonial style with warm
wood and autumn tones evoking the natural influences that surround the hotel. Each
guestroom features its own balcony overlooking the golf course and beautiful coastal forest
and waterways. Additionally, the Forest Suites offer the discerning traveler luxurious
accommodations within private and intimate surroundings. Three function rooms provide
elegant high-tech surroundings for groups up to 90 persons.
Guests can also enjoy a boutique spa and two outdoor pools, including an infinity -
edge pool. The Zimbali Country Club provides an additional restaurant opportunity and the
beach café is situated at the spectacular valley of the pools. Myriad activities are available,
including the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole championship golf course, beach and forest
walks, tennis and horseback riding.
edge pool. The Zimbali Country Club provides an additional restaurant opportunity and the
beach café is situated at the spectacular valley of the pools. Myriad activities are available,
including the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole championship golf course, beach and forest
walks, tennis and horseback riding.
In 2009, the property will be joined by the Fairmont Zimbali, a new, 157-room
resort with a signature Gary Player golf course, Willow Stream Spa and vacation
ownership homes, including Fairmont Heritage Place.
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge joins the company’s Africa collection: Fairmont Mara
Safari Club, Fairmont The Norfolk and Mount Kenya Safari Club in Kenya and Fairmont
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
resort with a signature Gary Player golf course, Willow Stream Spa and vacation
ownership homes, including Fairmont Heritage Place.
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge joins the company’s Africa collection: Fairmont Mara
Safari Club, Fairmont The Norfolk and Mount Kenya Safari Club in Kenya and Fairmont
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
On both Zimbali properties, Fairmont is partnering with IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA
HR). IFA HR is in the forefront of companies engaged in the development of tourism
projects, hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and is currently
collaborating with Fairmont on a number of properties including properties in the
company’s Africa collection and several on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai.
HR). IFA HR is in the forefront of companies engaged in the development of tourism
projects, hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and is currently
collaborating with Fairmont on a number of properties including properties in the
company’s Africa collection and several on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai.
