GUEST REVIEWS
Testimonials
AirBNB Public Review:
Wow...what an experience my family and I had. Its my 4th time in Zimbali but this was the best experience EVER. Thank you very much Mr Vejay for everything
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay is the most amazing host ever, I am at a loss for words with how incredible he has been. From before we arrived while we were there and as we left he communicated with us throughout. There was nothing that we ever had to worry about. His home is a dream home. It is perfect for large families, everything you need is there. Housekeeping was incredible and most professional everything to detail. It was just one truly amazing out of this world weekend and we can’t wait to go back… thank you for being the amazing person that you are. I recommend this home and host to everyone. You deserve to be a super super super host and get every accolade that is deserving
AirBNB Public Review:
VJ was an awesome host, super helpful, patient and goes the extra mile! My big family and I really enjoyed his place and appreciated his communication and assistance throughout our stay! Great place for a big family or big group of friends! My little boy throughly enjoyed that piano and telescope.
AirBNB Private Note:
VJ Thanks again for hosting us and your place is awesome and you’re a superb host!
AirBNB Public Review:
Thank you so much VJ for a beautiful stay. Your house was very welcoming and homely. We enjoyed our stay. Keep up with the great hospitality.
AirBNB Public Review:
Great house for bigger groups. Excellent location and facilities. Fantastic host, responds quickly and very attentive.
AirBNB Public Review:
Excellent host and great home to accomodate many guests. Not affected by loadshedding was a real plus.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for all your help during our stay
AirBNB Public Review:
Very tidy and lovely house equipped with everything you need. VJ is a great host and there when you need him, Very nice and wants to share all he knows about the area. We had a great stay!
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for everything VJ. We had s great stay
AirBNB PUBLIC Review:
Vejay and his staff host outstanding accommodation. He is an incredible host who responds fast and efficiently and is always willing to help and answer any questions. Vejay goes above and beyond what is expected, to ensure your stay is of the highest standard. His staff work non intrusively to ensure your comfort at all times. The accommodation was exquisite and extremely well serviced, cleaned and maintained. This is luxury accommodation with quality furniture and beautiful finishes. We would definitely recommend this host and accommodation as one of the best we have experienced locally and internationally.
AirBNB PRIVATE Review:
Vejay, we were so pleased with your accommodation and service. Everything you did was amazing. From the moment you “saved” our holiday to the absolute last minute personal goodbye. The accommodation is super clean, well stocked with everything you need and you are the best host we have ever had. You make the stay comfortable and amazing. Every small thing you do is noticed and appreciated. We loved our stay.
AirBNB Public Review:
An absolutely beautiful home, very spacious and even looks better than in pictures . Everything was clean. My sisters and I were really blown away. Vejay is a very great host, very welcoming, friendly and helpful 24/7. We definitely will be coming back !
Social Media Review:
This house is beautiful. VJ, thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Was an absolute pleasure dealing with you as opposed to many other hosts I have dealt with in the past.
AirBNB Public Review:
Very nice stay. Host was extremely helpful.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for everything we had an excellent stay.
AirBNB Public Review:
Beautiful place right in the heart of Zimbali. Friendly host. A pleasure
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you so much Vejay to make us feel at home
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay is a great host. And the house is pretty accurate like what you see in the presented images. the kids enjoyed the house thoroughly and the experience would have been even better if all the amenities had been available, unfortunately, due to COVID related restrictions, not all were available. But all in all- the kids had a great time and I got much work done. Really grateful that they managed to make the house available to us during such a tough time.
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay’s home is lovely. It is very spacious and great value for money! Vejay is really efficient and has great communication!
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay went out of his way to accommodate us, great stay and an amazing host...
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for all the help this weekend VJ, much appreciated.
AirBNB Public Review:
This was an amazing stay. The biggest bonus is the solar power which enabled us to enjoy the home without being disrupted by the load shedding.
AirBNB Private Note:
Hi VJ, Thank you for the great stay and your support throughout our stay. It was just amazing.
AirBNB Public Review:
We really enjoyed Vejay’s house, it was beautiful, elegant, modern, comfortable and very spacious, our stay at the house was the most memorable one as a group of couples. It was worth every cent we paid and would recommend to any big family of couples wanting to have a great time. Thanks V.J
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you so much VJ, we enjoyed your house and your housekeeper is so gracious, humble and helpful.
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay's place is a beautiful serene dream. Family and I enjoy our stay through and through and already planning on returning. Vejay is a polite and friendly host, extremely helpful and always a dial away, if in need of anything. Communication were with ease, kind and clear. The house views from all angles are outstanding, overlooking the lush beach green and ocean…. never was a dull moment in and outside the house. The house was clean and artistically decorated. Well equipped house, I was super impressed with a library collection that greatly caters for guests, reading suitable for all ages…. This would get 10 stars from me…🙏🏾 …. well coded booking system so it’s easy to replace the books. The rooms all have smart tv, comfortable bedding with crispy fresh linen. If I could have stayed longer I would🙏🏾 Can’t wait to rebook.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you for great stay. Everything was outstandingly on point. Thank you for having us.
AirBNB Public Review:
We had an absolute ball of a time as a family. Totally loved the house especially how well kept and maintained it is. The house was sparkling clean on arrival which we really appreciated. Vejay was friendly and a great host before ,on arrival and on our way out. We will definitely be back.
AirBNB Private Note:
Your place is absolutely breathtaking, please keep on doing what you do best.
AirBNB Public Review:
You will not regret choosing to stay at Vejay's beautiful place. He was incredible as a host and communicated brilliantly throughout our stay. Our only issue was that we couldn't stay longer!
AirBNB Private Note:
You're a great host. Thank you for all efforts in making the stay amazing. We had a memorable time!
AirBNB Public Review:
Great place and excellent communication from the host. The check-in process is a bit complex but it does contribute to the added security on the resort.
AirBNB Private Note:
Great place and excellent communication - thanks for hosting us.
Google Review:
Planned a big family holiday , finding a place to accommodate us was a challenge, we found uBukwa. From the start VJ was welcoming pleasing and very accommodating, he was very detailed and updated us along the way , he was always available to answer all our questions and accommodated any request we had. The house is a master piece of architecture, well designed and was perfect even for little kids. The house was off grid so we did not even notice load shedding. Plenty of rooms and all luxury amenities. We will def be back. Keep up the great hosting.
AirBNB Public Review:
What a wonderful stay. This home is everything and more. Stunning views and stunning house. Vejay is a wonderful host and is always available. Felt at home, the estate is very safe and secure. We will be back soon.
AirBNB Public Review:
Hi Vejay, a huge thanks from myself and the guests for a wonderful stay. It really surpassed all expectations. You are a fantastic host and the house is incredible. Thank You for al your assistance, recommendations and regular updates before and during the stay. Hope to see you at uBukwa again, soon.
AirBNB Public Review:
Wonderful accommodation with superb views. Lovely spacious bedrooms with ample living areas to relax and chat with your many guests. House was very clean and well kept. With all the necessities and luxuries you need. Host was very very friendly and helpful. His communication was on point throughout the stay. I highly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a large home that can accommodate a large number of guests.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for the awesome accommodation and very prompt communication. very lovely decorated and clean house.
AirBNB Public Review:
What a stunning house in Zimbali. We stayed for 4 nights during the April school holidays. Vejay met us at CheckIN and couldn’t have been more welcoming. He was very responsive to texts and helpful throughout our stay. The house is extremely spacious and well maintained. The view from the upper deck is lovely. The very shallow pool was great to cool off as well as for my toddler to play in. The doors often need to be closed for the monkeys. The numerous aircons (included in all the bedrooms) are amazing. We didn’t even leave Zimbali as the many pools, restaurants and playgrounds including mini putt kept us well entertained. Would absolutely come again!.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for the great communication & hospitality.
AirBNB Public Review:
Great location, wonderful house and amazing service :)! Brilliant, thank you for everything!
SA Tourism - Official Review: :
Dear Vejay, I wanted to write this to THANK YOU, for an amazing 60th birthday for my mom. The family loved every second of it!!! Your customer service went the extra mile and a half...you are the essence and echo of pure customer service. Which confirms that we will be back.. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for going the extra mile and providing the most amazing piece of accommodation this side of Zimbali. You have inspired me and one day, I might just be your neighbour..Watch out!! Thank YOU AGAIN......& WE WILL BE BACK. Forever Grateful.
AirBNB Public Review:
Stunning and spacious house with lots of space and well equipped. VJ was fantastic in his communication throughout the booking and our stay. We had a truly special time in this lovely home.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks VJ, all was great and appreciated your proactive and consistent communication throughout.
AirBNB Review:
Vejay is absolutely an amazing host! He made our stay incredible on every level! A beautiful, clean and well serviced home with great facilities for the entire family. A pleasure staying in this beautiful home. Thank You!.
Social Media Review:
The stay at the house was great. Your service was great. Zimbali Resort is very controlled. .
Google Review:
We often stay in Zimbali when we are down from Johannesburg. This experience was one of our greatest! The house was beautiful, spacious and perfect for spending time with the family. Attention to detail and excellent service. Thank you Vejay.
Google Review:
Great family trip with excellent service from the host Vejay! Everything was comfortable and we had a relaxing weekend with family.
AirBNB Public Review:
Fantastic host! Amazing and spacious home. Will definitely be back.
AirBNB Private Note:
Good Morning Vejay. Once again, thank you for making our weekend extra special. Joy and I will forever be grateful to you for all that you did for our monumental weekend. We will certainly be returning to that house soonest.
Social Media Voice Note Review:
Thank You so much. We had a wonderful time, we had a great experience, and Thanks for the warm, warm welcome.
Google Review:
What a stunning home to relax, have fun, etc. VeeJay was so welcoming, the hospitality in this house is amazing. This is certainly a house to visit quite often whenever in Ballito. VJ thanks a million for your time taking us for a tour around Zimbali Estate. It was an amazing experience, restaurants food was delicious. Thanks a lot VJ, your character is nice and welcoming. May God bless you abundantly. All the best my friend. If there was a 6 star, I would gladly reward you. From Njabulo and Minenhle.
AirBNB Public Review:
Great house in Zimbali, really worth your every penny. Vejay is such a good host.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you so much Vejay for hosting us, you were so helpful and supportive throughout our stay. The house was amazing and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
Google Review:
The house was so beautiful and met all my expectations. A big thank you to Veejay the house manager he was very helpful and he made sure that our stay is pleasant. He was always available on the phone when we needed him. Will certainly refer alot of people to 20 Tinderwood because of your exceptional hospitality.
AirBNB Public Review:
Amazing place, everything about the house is beautiful and Vejay is always available at anytime and great communication throughout. Thank you.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you so much for being such an amazing host, you made everything about our stay so easy , we’d definitely come back.
Google Review:
The house is amazing, super clean, great views and the host (VJ) is hands on. Definitely a must visit! Very close to activities, great restaurants and surrounded by the best amenities. Definitely visiting again soon!
AirBNB Private Note:
Had an amazing time. The place is exceptionally beautiful. The staff (Princess), did great at accommodating us. No suggestions because everything was perfect. We definitely made the house our second home.
AirBNB Public Review:
Definitely going back. 20 Tinderwood loop felt like home. From our hostes to our cleaning services. I really enjoyed my birthday celebration, the location was key.
Social Media Review:
Thank You so much. We are absolutely happy with your home and the hospitality we received. 10/10
AirBNB Public Review:
What a beautiful home, very clean, the host was amazing very open and humble guy thanks Vjay
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay’s place is absolutely stunning- the pictures really don’t do it justice! The house is modern, stylish and fully equipped with every comfort and amenity. The views are simply breathtaking - the perfect spot to watch the sunset and soak up the afternoon. Vejay was a wonderful host - really appreciate everything he did to make this a memorable stay.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you, Vejay, for such a memorable and special stay! God bless.
Social Media Review:
Thank You for your Warmest Hospitality Vejay. You really wemt out of your way to accommodate me. Keep providing excellent service. Our country needs it, You are a Star!
AirBNB Public Review:
VJ is a super host he went the extra mile all the time. The house is breathtaking with amazing views and space. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you VJ.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you so much for your hospitality VJ and communication. You are a super host with Princess truly amazing .
Social Media Review:
Dear VJ, You have an absolute beautiful home! We are very familiar with the luxury beach homes of the north coast, and we repeat stays at some of our favorites. Your home is now one of our favorites! It is breathtaking, the space is gorgeous, allowing the entire guest party to enjoy the house without being on top of each other. The deck! Oh the deck, lovely for summer nights, and peaceful morning coffees, one of my favourite spaces - not to mention the view! The service I received from you VJ, from the initial enquiry has been 5star! You are prompt with your responses, informative, friendly and professional. You shared all the information upfront, so there were no surprises. I knew what to expect and I got just that and more. Zimbali itself is beautiful! Always a great place to stay with all the activities for the kids! Everything in close proximity is really a bonus! We will be back! We will refer our friends! Praying blessings over your home! May the Lord increase your territory, fill your home with good guests and may His goodness overflow in your life!
Social Media Review:
“20 on Tinderwood (Zimbali Guesthouse).....what a breathtaking and astonishing home. VJ, words cannot describe the beauty of your home. The view is to die for and the hospitality is just on point.You are a true definition of an excellent host. VJ was of great assistance throughout, from the booking stage to check out. It was great to know that even during our stay VJ was just a phone call away, no matter the time of day. You are truly such an amazing host with such a great personality.Princess the housekeeper was pleasant to be around and made our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your exquisite house and more especially for making my birthday such a memorable one. It was definitely celebrated in style and having full access to the resort made it more spontaneous. Such an amazing experience!!!
AirBNB Public Review:
Amazing home, great views and an excellent host, definitely need another visit at this beautiful place.
AirBNB Private Note:
We thoroughly enjoyed the home, it had amazing views and Veejay is great at communicating and giving useful information, we are definitely coming back again for the amazing experience.
AirBNB Public Review:
5 Stars to this amazing Home. VJ awesome host, warm welcome received. Hosted my family for my 40th birthday. The house is spacious with alot of privacy real value for money would recommend this to anyone seeking comfort, luxury and peace and quite. More than enough entertainment with indoor and outdoor lounges great to chill and spend quality time with family or friends.Loved the master bedroom, all rooms very comfortable. Thank you Eunica.
AirBNB Public Review:
Most memorable stay ever, I had the pleasure of proposing to my fiancé in this beautiful home and the host VJ made it so seamless I can't even begin to describe how amazing he is as a host. The home is utterly breathtaking and I will definitely be returning. Thank you VJ
AirBNB Private Note:
VJ you are the best host I have ever come across, you made a special day even more special and I am truly grateful for that. thank you a million times over.
AirBNB Public Review:
VeJay thank you so much for hosting us, your house is so big and beautiful very clean, you made my 40th birthday unforgettable. Your customer service was excellent, you such a friendly person, you made us feel comfortable at your house. The housekeeper Princess was very friendly.... Thank you again
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay is a true definition of a SuperHost. He made us all feel very comfortable. The house is beautiful very spacious, modern and clean. Breath taking views and I love nature. The housekeeper, Princess is such a friendly lady and respectful. We have saved this house as our family holiday house when staying in Durban. Thank you for looking after us.
AirBNB Private Note:
Thank you Vejay for everything, you are doing an excellent job as a supper host we were really happy staying at your house. God bless you and your family.
Social Media Review:
20 on Tinderwood (uBukwa) is a spacious home, that can be your home away from home for a large family or group, the home offers amenities that facilitate the process of feeling welcome into the home. The home is just as it is in pictures sent by the manager and pictures on the internet.The manager of the well designed and decorated home VJ was always helpful and responsive. VJ never made you feel like you were bothersome even when my family and I had last minute queries and problems. The area itself (Zimbali Coastal Resort and Estate) is a relaxingly green area. It is ,however, not for late nights, parties or gatherings. Neighbours are intolerant of any rowdiness.Overall it was a comfortable and welcoming stay. During our stay we were especially pleasantly surprised by the solar energy that afforded us to keep our lights on when Eskom shut everyone else around us off..Well done to the uBukwa team for the innovative solutions to loadshedding in South Africa. Definitely will be back again.
AirBNB Private Note:
Dear VJ, I cannot thank you enough . You have set the bar and you have set it HIGH . You are by far the best host with the best home.
AirBNB Public Review:
Let me start by sayings that Veejays home is breathtaking and the pictures does not do justice to just how beautiful this home is . It was far beyond my expectations . I can confidently say that this has been my best experience both nationally and internationally. For background , I hosted my partners surprise Birthday at his home and from the get go he was accommodating . Veejay took the time to update me or to check in with me, he answered all my questions thoroughly and just made me look forward to being in his home . He never made me feel like a bother and spoke to me with enthusiasm and kindness at all times . As an Airbnb host myself I could only wish to be half the host Veejay was in just one day . He has set the bar high in terms of standard and professionalism and gives off a genuine sense in terms of wanting to make his guests happy.
AirBNB Review:
Absolutely outstanding host and gentleman of note.
AirBNB Review:
What a beautiful 3 story home in the best resort in KZN. We hosted my mom's intimate 65th Birthday celebrations here in style. Vejay and the house assistant where very helpful and hands on. Thank you, Vejay. this was my best ever Airbnb experience. you are the best host. Thank You VJ for the extra care
Social Media Review:
VJ, I would like to sincerely Thank you from the bottom of my heart for an amazing service during our stay over the holidays. Thank you that you were always available to help when we needed you. The house is beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for. The lady did a good job of cleaning the house the days she was around. That is definitely our home when in Ballito. A blessed 2021 to you and your family.
Social Media Review:
VJ, Firstly we'd like to Thank you for accommodating us at the 11th hours with your beautiful holiday home, your services was great and we Thank you so much for that. Princess was very helpful with trying to help us settle in. We love the warmth of your house. Its beyond beautiful, truly is... I WISH IT WAS MINE. Thank you for accommodating us, we loved your house.
Social Media Review:
Thank you so much VJ, you were a really nice host and your house is so beautiful.... We had the best time.... Thank You again for your wonderful hospitality.
AirBNB Review:
We spent 5 days at VJ's house and had a wonderful time. Being a large group we found the house to be very comfortable, spacious and modern. The house is well maintained and clean and has beautiful views from the upper deck. The only one small negative is that the house has a very small dip pool. Due to lockdown rules with zimbali pools being closed a normal size swimming pools would have been nice for the kids. However this would not really be a problem outside of covid. VJ himself was an incredible host and was available to happily assist at any time. He really went out of his way to ensure that we were comfortable. Overall it was a great holiday and we would definitely recommend the house for large groups.
AirBNB Review:
VJ’s house is absolutely wonderful, spacious and beautiful. We had a great time with family staying in there and never felt that we are crowded. VJ is very attentive and always available to assist and with very quick responses. I loved how he always sounded excited in his voice when communicating. It is a memorable place that I won’t mind returning to. Perfect place for both family and friends.
AirBNB Review:
My family and i had a get together and stayed at Vejays Home. This home is absolutely magnificent in all aspects. Plenty space for everyone and not once did we feel cramped. Vejay was an amazing host and assisted us with anything we needed. He was just a quick message away if we where unsure of something. The two decks decks are amazing, and caters for any weather that you may have. The solar power is certainly a super added bonus. The only one negative i could say, Which is not to do with the host or the property, But security is rather tight so booking in is a bit of a delay. However we are aware of this so didn't let it bother us. This security is for the benefit of the estate. But all in all we had an incredible stay and will definitely be back. Thank you VJ.
AirBNB Review:
Check in at Zimbali takes some time...be patient. The house itself is breathtaking! The decor, the cleanliness, the views all around! Veejay is an amazing host who genuinely cares. Take a book, laze around in the pool and enjoy all the amenities that Zimbali has to offer. Thank you so much for being an amazing host! You made us feel so welcome. The house had everything we needed. We appreciated how you kept checking on us during our stay.
Social Media Review:
Our stay at the house and Zimbali was amazing, the house was amazing, and the views were amazing. My family and I were over moon because the house reached our expectations and beyond. VJ was a great host and very friendly, anything that I needed he was always there to help me and I’m am very grateful for that. The house was neat and always clean. The house lady Princess was a darling, and very friendly.Missing Zimbali already, we didn’t want leave. Zimbali is very luxurious and if you haven’t went there, you are missing!!! Thank you VJ for giving us such an awesome touch to our vacation.
Google Review:
Great atmosphere. Very neat and clean. Be aware of 'noise police'
AirBNB Public Review:
Thank You so much VJ, we had the best time of our lives at your place.
AirBNB Public Review:
VJ is a wonderful host. The house is beautiful, spacious and spotless. We were a large crowd and enjoyed every minute of it. If felt like home away from home.
AirBNB Public Review:
Beautiful home, very modern with all of the required amenities and then some. The layout of the home is very intuitively designed making it a comfortable stay. The place was very clean and there was a helper on site everyday which was great. VJ was a great host, very hospitable and accommodating. Our only frustration was with the upgraded security system at Zimbali, it is not easy to get in and out if you’re in a hurry.
AirBNB Public Review:
This house is spacious, clean and in a great location! Besides the logistics of entry and exists within the resorts, everything else was perfect!
AirBNB Public Review:
lt completely comfortable. Also, VJ is an awesome host who made sure we had everything we needed and was quick to respond to messages and calls. He was even present at check in gave us a tour of the house and made sure we settled in! Will definitely be choosing his home again!
AirBNB Public Review:
Where do I begin? This house is beautiful, very stylish interior and exterior. Check in at the welcome center was quick. We found VJ waiting for us at the house. The rules look overwhelming at first but they are not that bad once questions are clarified. Londiwe the helper is the sweetest, very appreciative of the complimentary cleaning we had on Sunday. We really had an amazing time.
AirBNB Public Review:
What a lovely home! The pictures don't do it justice. Very clean and spacious with breath taking views. It was the perfect, safe place for a girls weekend away. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Vj, the host, was highly responsive and kept us informed from the time of booking to time of check out. The lady who cleaned the house was also lovely and gave us our space. We appreciated the air conditioning as it got quite cold in the evenings. We had a pleasant stay and will be going back again!
AirBNB Private Note:
Thanks for for being such a great host Vj. The house is lovely and we enjoyed our stay. Only thing I would add is more wifi allocation for guests. I think the ladies were a bit bummed that we got so little data. You can imagine with the new generation who spend most of the time on Social media. Recommended your place to family and friends too. We will definitely be back with our family. Thank you.
AirBNB Public Review:
Vejay was a great host and so was the lady that cleans the house. The house exceeded my expectations, the pictures didn't do it much justice. We loved the fresh towels and clean linen, the cleaning lady was there first thing every morning to make sure that this is the case and help with dishes. VJ also has a cupboard of "incase you forgot yours" convinience, tooth brushes, toothpaste and other small things you might need that come at an extra cost. We loved this touch too. The stylish kitchen was fully equipped with top of the range appliances and pots. Overall my fiends and I had a beautiful stay at VJs house and will be going back and recommending it to others
*Our reviews are always from the main guest who has a average of 10 guests in their group. This means for every review we receive there is average of 10 guests reviews behind the main guest review