ANEW HOTEL OCEAN REEF ZINKWAZI - Zinkwazi Beach Hotels

The Anew Hotel Ocean Reef Zinkwazi offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, minibars, and bathtubs. Apartments have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, private balconies, and ocean or garden views. Some units include a gas braai on the verandah. Three-bedroom apartments feature spacious layouts and are cleaned daily. Mattresses and Wi-Fi in some units have been noted as areas for improvement.

The on-site restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes bread, croissants, and scones-keep them covered for freshness. Dinner options feature burgers, sandwiches, and ribs; however, steak quality can be inconsistent. The restaurant offers a kids' menu and special diet options. Room service delivers quickly but may have occasional order mix-ups, especially for ice cream.

The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools-a main pool and a kids' pool-with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests have access to a private beach via a boardwalk through coastal dunes and forest. The beach features a tidal pool and is less crowded. Dolphin sightings are common from the pool deck. A small kids' play gym is available, but there are no other onsite activities for children beyond the pools and beach.

The hotel is 60 km from King Shaka International Airport. Airport shuttle service is available on request. It is 18 km from the nearest shop, so bring supplies if self-catering. Nearby attractions include Dukuza Museum, Luthuli Museum, and Prince's Grant Golf Course. Public transport is limited; the hotel offers a paid shuttle to the shop for 100 ZAR. The setting is a natural lagoon habitat with forest walks.

Staff are friendly and helpful-receptionist Amile and front desk Angel are particularly praised. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk with key card access and safety deposit boxes. Services include laundry, ironing, babysitting, and tour desk assistance for deep sea fishing and surfing. Business facilities include meeting rooms with ocean views. Multilingual staff assist with luggage. Some guests report power outages and generator noise during renovations.