Wake up to a stunning ocean view and fall asleep to the sound of waves breaking on the beach. Les Mouettes is a located in the heart of Ballito which is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning rock and tidal pools and a bustling beachside village with great restaurants and shops.
Ballito has boomed in recent years and is now a thriving village. It's a short drive from King Shaka International Airport and less than a half hour's drive from Umhlanga. Enjoy long walks on the promenade, gorgeous days on the beach and the many popular attractions close to Ballito.
Accommodation in Ballito is sought after for holidaymakers, families and business people. Our newly-renovated apartment is the perfect place to stay for a beach holiday in the North Coast of Durban; it's safe and secure and close to everything.
Ballito is 45 kilometres from Durban and only 15 kilometres from King Shaka International Airport.
The unit's spacious balcony offers excellent views of the blue ocean, the sparkling swimming pool and the luxuriant gardens and various braai areas. Al fresco meals may be enjoyed on our outdoor picnic patio furniture while watching the breakers.
The unit comprises two spacious bedrooms: the main bedroom is en suite and has a king size bed. Sliding aluminium doors afford access to the balcony. The second bedroom has two single beds and has a modern bathroom with delightful shower.
The modern open plan kitchen is fully equipped and boasts a stove, microwave oven, fridge/freezer. The breakfast nook blends stylishly into the lounge which has sliding door access to the balcony. A modern TV with DSTV channels are available - no need for your DSTV smart card!
Ballito has fantastic swimming beaches, fun tidal pools and an array of superb restaurants, shopping and vibrant nightlife, firmly establishing it as KZN's top destination.
Clubventure is an adventure playground for the whole family. It's located 15 kilometres inland from places to stay in Ballito and is great for a whole day's entertainment. Zip along on a 1.5 kilometre Zipline Tour which includes the first zipline in the world of its type called the PARAZIP. You get a bird's eye-view of the stunning Ballito area and Indian Ocean. Looking for adventure just around the corner? Clubventure is located 15km inland from Ballito and offers adventure activities.
There's something for everyone at Clubventure. Another highlight is the scuba diving training centre which has a 800 000 liter scuba training pool. You can do a PADI scuba diving course as well as the 3-hour "Discover Scuba Diving".
If you've always had a yearning to fly along the coastline of the North Coast of Durban which includes the beautiful bay of Ballito, then book a microlight flight with Comefly Microlights. The view of the stunning coastline is spectacular and you'll love the wind and sun in your face.
A microlight flight with Comefly Microlights is a safe and exhilarating adventure and one of the most fun things you can do on a holiday to Ballito.
Crocodile Creek is a wonderful place in Ballito for the whole family. It's home to over 10 000 crocodiles as well as a selection of orphaned and rescued animals. You'll see Nile, West African Dwarf and slender-snouted crocodiles as well as American alligators.
Other animals and reptiles at Crocodile Creek include a range of snakes, tortoises, rabbits, wild monkeys and banded mongoose. Crocodile Creek is tucked away in lush coastal bush overlooking the Utongati River flood plain which lies mid-way between Ballito and Tongaat.
There's a Learning and Party area at Crocodile Creek as well as a great restaurant which serves simple, affordable meals for the whole family. A 1-hour tour and demonstration at Crocodile Creek is full of fun, fear and fascination.
Flag Animal Farm has been voted the best animal farm in Kwa-Zulu Natal and not only is it a fun outing for the whole family, it's also home to animals that have been rescued and given a safe place to live.
The animal sanctuary has been running for 16 years and in that time over 13 500 orphaned, injured or abandoned animals have been saved by the people who work at Flag Animal Farm. Supporting the animal farm means they can keep up the good work saving animals in distress.
There are not many places in South African where young children can experience a real farm experience and at Flag Animal Farm they can walk freely and safely among so many wonderful animals.
Other facilities at Flag Animal Farm include children's entertainment shows, a pirate ship, indoor play centre, reptile room, tractor and train rides, an obstacle course and a prayer facility. There's a lovely coffee shop and deli which also serves certified Halaal food.
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence (KZNSB) is an institution in Durban and well-known for the role it plays in protecting bathers swimming at the many Durban beaches from shark attacks.
There are 37 beaches along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline that are equipped with bather safety gear which is owned and maintained by the KZN Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence.
There's a fascinating museum at the facility with interesting shark exhibits and you can watch a dynamic audio visual presentation which shows aerial footage, slow pans and tight close ups of shark behaviour off the Natal coast. You can also book an early morning Boat Tour which takes you up and down the glorious Golden Mile of Durban. You are out at sea before the sun rises and back 2 exciting hours later.
The KZN Sharks Board run boat tours from Monday to Friday. The audio visual presentation is hosted Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week and the first Sunday of every month.
There are a few excellent golf courses on the North Coast of Durban but one of the best has to be Simbithi golf course. It's a magical 18-hole golf course that was designed by Peter Matovich. The fairway is pristine and with the layout, you're guaranteed to play every club in your bag.
The Simbithi Country Club is a great place for the whole family to visit and the Fig Tree Restaurant is one of the best places to eat in Ballito.
Sugar Rush Park is the best destination in Ballito if you want a day of fun and quality time with the family. There's something for everyone and the whole focus is to get everyone - young and old - to enjoy the outdoors and have some fun.
You'll find a wide range of activities at Sugar Rush Farm and enjoy the wide open spaces, delicious food at the restaurant and the fact that it's so easy to get to from Ballito.
Activities at Sugar Rush Farm include:
The Jump Park is a fantastic indoor trampoline park with 700 square metres covered wall-to-wall with trampolines. It's the perfect place for families and adrenalin-junkies. All the trampolines are designed for 100% and suitable for adults, teenagers and children.
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205 Les Mouettes, 96B Compensation Road, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
-29.534474, 31.222476
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Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.
Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.
If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.
This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.
Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.
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Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.
Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.
This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.
Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!
A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.
If an establishment is pet friendly, then you can skip the pet-sitter and bring your furbabies along to join you on your holiday. It is very important however to ask prior if you can bring your pet(s) as some holiday establishment might have restrictions on the number and/or type of pets. Pet owners must excerise control over their pet(s), boundaries, cleaning up after the pet(s) and respect other guests who may be on the same premises.
This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.
This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.
A holiday apartment is usually within a block of flats, a condominium, simplex and/or complex that offers self catering facilities and generally has space to accommodate a relatively small amount of guests - some offering fantastic elevated views.
This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.
This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.