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Relax Inn

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a table.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A living room with striped armchairs, a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a desk, and a large window with curtains.
A pool area with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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627 Main Road, Shakas Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Place, Umhlali Library
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Rock Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thompson's Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Seaview Suite 1)

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of greenery.

Room (Seaview Suite 1)

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Sea View (Non Seaview 4)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Room, Sea View (Non Seaview 4)

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Non Seaview Suite 8)

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink area with toiletries.

Deluxe Room (Non Seaview Suite 8)

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Seaview Suite 12)

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of greenery.

Room (Seaview Suite 12)

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Apartment

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, and a table.

Premier Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballito

At Relax Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Thompson's Bay Beach and Salt Rock Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Ballito hotel include Umhlali Library and Tiffany's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Umhlali Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Salt Rock Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ballito Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 32 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Relax Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Relax Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 4-star Ballito hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Relax Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Relax Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 75 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Meander Manor Hotel Ballito
Meander Manor Hotel
Meander Manor Ballito
Meander Manor
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Ballito
Relax Inn Hotel Ballito

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Relax Inn?

Relax Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax Inn?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax Inn on 26 Aug 2026 start from NZ$101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Relax Inn?

Yep, Relax Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Relax Inn?

Yep, Relax Inn is a short 19-minute walk from Thompson's Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Relax Inn have a pool?

Relax Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Relax Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Relax Inn.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Relax Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Relax Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Relax Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Relax Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Relax Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Relax Inn?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Relax Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation and the staff service was excellent, i ended up extending my stay. I will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The whole property is an events venue that has accommodation, in that order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and food are the best

We arrived a bit early but the front desk offered to speed up the services to accomodate us. Real friendly staff and the supper was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel, with Akzo large suites Werth balconies / or Sea views. Just a short drive from beaches and popular Ballito activities. The staff were welcoming and very friendly, while ensuring all my requests were taken care of . The indian cuisine served at the "Dine inn" restaurant is authentic and very delicious! Expect issues With water & electricity- these are issues common for the area and not caused by the hotel or the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Yes useless pathetic service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faith is an asset. Polite. Warm and cordial. Helpful. Lovely person to have at your Frontline.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty but needs work

The DSTV in the room did not work and I have been double billed. I paid through hotels.com and the hotel made me pay too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Shocking

The hotel is not nearly as nice as it looks in the pictures. I would definitely not go back. The standard of the so-called premium apartment is absolutely shocking. The place has holes in the walls, light sockets not in properly, electics very dodgy , im surprised we didn't get an electric shock, the lights would go on and off. The painting standards looked like a 5 year old had done it, as you can see in the photos. The so called restaurant had very limited menu and its not the sort of place you would enjoy. There was only one restaurant in walking distance so not many alternatives. I was offered a small refund for the poor service , but they have not honoured that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karabo

Disliked: Cleanliness

Just an okay stay but good location

The location- less than 5min walk to the Granny Pool beach and 20 to Thompson was the plus for this hotel oh and the spacious rooms - HOWEVER,our patios for both bedrooms were filthy ,sliding doors and railings muddy ,cigarettes littered - I had to go downstairs to call the cleaners to clean after I tried to sanitize and dust myself and it took all of 20 min per room balcony to show the state they were in … the entire property actually was just not the cleanest ,even the pool was cleaned just once during our 3 day stay ,tables and chairs not wiped at the pool area - cigarette butts everywhere - the cleaners though pleasant enough woke us up at 7:30 calling out to each other the first night until I couldn’t take it and asked them to keep it down - the restaurant was decent enough ,the young lady on day shift a joy ,evening shift and a guy on the morning shift were sour .They kept giving us food without cutlery or serviettes ?!?we ALWAYS had to ask - the young lady at reception was friendly and eager … overall just an okay stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ZILO

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is doing their best but they seem not to have resources, i.e. breakfast food, no fresh bread. Pool was dirty, therefore could not use it. Water was leaking from toilet pipe. TV was not working first night. Therefore cannot be a 4 star place. Staff was however willing to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initially, I booked one night at the hotel. I extended my stay with two more nights after my arrival here. Unfortunately, the hotel did not have availability for a 4th night. The staff is friendly and helpful. Loved my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roman

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilette was leaking sewage into the whole bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nombuso

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book at your own risk!!!

There was nothing good about the establishment. We were allocated in a wrong room and they refused to put us in our room since the TV was not working at room they put us in and there was a lot of noise from next door. It took more than an hour to serve us breakfast and when they finally served it, it was a wrong order and they served us half cooked sausages. We had to cut our stay short because they were nit attending to our complaints. I'd say book at your own risk!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WiFi not working and poor cellular coverage

WiFi wasn’t working for the entire stay. Staff from my company stayed there and were told breakfast wasn’t included even though it was shown that way when we booked on hotels.com. I had to clarify this with the person working there to ensure there was no charge for breakfast put through.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place

It was OK for Ballito
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and the suites amazing! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need more than 1 night.

Only a one night but definitely needs more than 1 night to really appreciate what it offers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chanel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020