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Reviews of Canelands Beach Club 4 stars

2 Shrimp Lane, 4420 Ballito, South Africa

#8 of 16 hotels in Ballito

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 294 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    7.0
    We found it quite expensive for what we got so guess it was for the beautiful view onto the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms tied & dated - more like a 2/3 star B&B. Owners need to renovate & keep up with the maintenance. Only 1 therapist working at the spa & closed on Sunday.

    The location was the best thing. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    7.0
    Nice location - lots of maintenance happening though
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The construction that was happening

    The location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Best seaside and view place, great food n lovely spa
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location par excellence

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stunning location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant options are not that great. They have a set menu, would've loved a buffet breakfast.

    The views are breathtaking, reception area well decorated. Private beach. Staff is kind and pays attention to details and making your stay great. Really appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional view and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Exceptional location and wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. I had an excellent stay at Canelands and will certainly be back!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money in stunning locatio. Relaxing..
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just little signs of maintenance required..nothing too bad, just early signs

    Stunning location to wake up to

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    When they say beach front, they mean it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was bad I left hungry in the morning, I strongly suggest management to get a professional chef to prepare food for the guests.

    The area of the hotel is superb! Waking up right next to the beach was great. My husband and I sat on the balcony till late in the evening enjoying the sound and view of the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon was not working and the ocean was loud at night.

    Staff, food and sea view

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    8.0
    Loved it - we will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was all good

    Tremendous sea views from bedroom and public areas. Superb giant prawns for dinner, and excellent cooked breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room itself, besides the amazing view, did not live up to expectation given the price for the night. Furnishings are cheap and shoddy, cupboard doors didn't close properly, and bedside lamp shades were wobbly. The bathroom was outdated and grimy looking, cupboard wood rotting at the base, mirror blackened edges, and toilet flusher kept jamming. The swimming pool wasn't up to standard either and needs resurfacing. The room was near the reception area staircase, and voices carried up so a bit noisy.The room was very disappointing. My rating of 7 is for excellent service from staff, the food, and location.

    Excellent service from the staff. Location couldn't have been better, right on the sea. Spectacular views! Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Main downstairs area and dining room nicely furnished, lovely seating areas.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    8.0
    A Perfect Escape: Comfort and Breathtaking Views"
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We recently stayed in a seaview room that truly exceeded our expectations! The size of the room was fantastic—spacious and well-laid-out, allowing us to relax comfortably without feeling cramped. The bed was incredibly comfortable, making it easy to unwind after a long flight. One of the highlights was definitely the breathtaking view from our room; it provided a perfect backdrop for our stay and made our morning even more special. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    9.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking a problem

    The setting - Ocean and pool etc

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    8.0
    Looks stunning but not totally satisfactory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 3/4 secure parking spaces for whole hotel. We fortunately choose a sea view room, the 'garden view ' rooms at the back overlooked the car park, road and noisy generator. The bathroom in our room was open to the bedroom , no door or solid walls. The bedhead backed onto the bathroom basins, there was no privacy at all. The restaurant is very popular with local people and constantly busy. Many people wandering about taking photos, selfies. We were not allowed to use the pool/pool area one afternoon for 3 hours because they'd rented the area out for a Instagram style wedding proposal and photo shoot. This is unacceptable when you are paid guests at the hotel and expect to be able to use the facilities.... also you should not have a drone flying around filming outside your terrace! Slow service in the restaurant because they are unstaffed.

    The hotel is set overlooking the beach at Salt Rock with stunning views. Long narrow pool (although annoying cleaning pipe constantly in way). A handy restaurant on site, with a nice bar area. Our room also had a stunning view of the beach and a large terrace. Easy to walk out onto the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    8.0
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool view is beautiful

    The location is just a walking distance from the beach

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place. Amazing staff. Awesome experience

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well situated and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food takes a long time to prepare. Lots of people come for lunch and dinner....all over the place busy taking photos!

    There is a restaurant on site....food was good. On the beach!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    9.0
    Awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited menu variety.

    The view was spectacular 🔥. Hearing the sound of the water in the morning when you wake up was top tier 🤞🏾. The staff was super friendly which really made our stay a worthwhile

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    9.0
    Stuff was good , short stay but enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the power kept on going off

    Location and beautiful view

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stay at a beautiful venue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Future travellers should note that they hold functions at the hotel while there are guests staying there. We didn’t really mind because the noise of the sea blanks out the noise and we enjoyed watching the wedding on the beach. However, there are many service providers and staff running around trying to prepare and one does have the tranquillity that one would hope to have on holiday. Management was not in evidence either. We also found it strange that there was only one key for our room and had to make arrangements for housekeeping to come in. The hotel does need a refurbishment some time but it was tastefully decorated.

    The location of the property is incredible with the sea directly in front of you. We found that most of the staff were very friendly and went the extra mile. They tried their best to accommodate any request and make our stay comfortable. The food was delicious - not gourmet - but tasty and well presented.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    8.0
    Average for what i booked garden room , other rooms might be a lot more comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Back rooms facing car park not great. Room pokey

    View by pool with early am coffee very good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture was a little old and needing attention in our room,shower drain wasn't the fastest,so easily overflowed. Service was a bit slow at dinner.

    The views and ocean sound from the room were magical. The decor in the common lounge was nice and festive The pool was clean and ready to be enjoyed. Staff very friendly,rang the bell when they saw dolphins,that was special, and the staff have created a comfortable environment. Nice cocktails to go with the views. The lounge chairs make it feel like an island, all-inclusive beach resort,so beautiful. Loved the wings and steak, and breakfast was good,they made a mean chai latte. The sea facing room is worth it.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    7.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the room number 3 requires a bit of maintenance

    staff super friendly. good location

    Stayed in November 2024

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