GranPierre’s Cottage Mzansi guidebook: My favourite places.
Food scene
Fiamma Grill
63 Compensation Beach RdPleasant ambience, good service, great food, close by
La Piazza
Casual patio dining, good Italian-ish menu
2 on Main
2 Main RdPub/restaurant, open air patio, casual, modest menu
Good Greek food, nearby, right on the beach, fantastic views from the deck
50 abantu bendawo batusa
NIKOS Ballito
12B Compensation Beach RdGood Greek food, nearby, right on the beach, fantastic views from the deck
In The Market and Eat Street at the Lifestyle centre there is a wide variety of pubs and restaurants to suit every taste, grouped in a European piazza style . Good shopping too.
224 abantu bendawo batusa
Ballito Lifestyle Centre
In The Market and Eat Street at the Lifestyle centre there is a wide variety of pubs and restaurants to suit every taste, grouped in a European piazza style . Good shopping too.
Hops Restaurant & Bar Ballito
14 Edward PlThe neighbourhood Pub. On the beach. Nearby
Lovely old traditional colonial era beach holiday hotel. Childhood memories for me. Try it for breakfast on the terrace looking over the sea.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
Salt Rock Hotel
59 Basil Hulett DrLovely old traditional colonial era beach holiday hotel. Childhood memories for me. Try it for breakfast on the terrace looking over the sea.
Sport
Great for golf, bowls, tennis, dining. Visitors welcome.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Umhlali Country Club
1 Compensation RdGreat for golf, bowls, tennis, dining. Visitors welcome.
Sugar Rush Park
Esenembe RoadBiking Trails
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ungaphuthelwa
The beach near Christmas Bay.
A secret only the locals know. Ask your host for directions. You won't find it on Google Maps.
Ungaphuthelwa
Willard's Tidal Pool
A lovely tidal pool tucked away in the rocks at the north end of Willard's Beach. You need to climb over and down the rocks to get there.
Ungaphuthelwa
Walk the boardwalk!
Lovely views, easy 3 km stroll, people watch.