The coastal town is not only a popular holiday destination but a thriving community of shopping centres, restaurants, small beach shops, medical centres, hotels, and holiday complexes, all in one. You might enjoy reading about Durban tours and more places to stay or things to do in Ballito.
Located only 45 kilometres from Durban, Ballito’s residential area has grown significantly in recent years with secure complexes and houses. The small-town vibe appeals to many residents while still close enough to work in the city. There are many Ballito holiday rentals available too.
Ballito has also become a preferred retirement area for many with a variety of retirement villages and security complexes to choose from. Being close to the city but living in a secure area with the necessary medical care is important for pensioners. Ballito boast a number of hospitals and medical centres with facilities that cater for all medical emergencies.
Most villages are also in pristine conservation areas where you are surrounded by natural bush and wildlife.
Some retirement villages worth mentioning are the following:
- Brettenwood Coastal Estate
Luxury retirement with active care. Offering pet-friendly studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments boasting open-plan, single-level living with direct access to home-based care and assisted living. Residents will have tailored healthcare that will provide support for independence and ensure optimum quality of life.
Website: https://brettenwood.co.za/
- Lazuli Lifestyle and Retirement Estate
Offers a number of lifestyle and wellness facilities for active over-fifties. On the premises are walking trails, conservation and wetland areas, a private clubhouse, gym, and heated pool. The Business Centre is fully equipped, for those who want to work from the comfort of the estate. The Health and Wellness Centre offers a comprehensive range of facilities to ensure that residents remain fit and healthy.
Website: https://lazuliestate.co.za/
- Shoreline SIbaya
Offering single-level sectional title apartments for over 55’s. There are 1, 2 and 3-bedroom options available designed around the needs of the retirement market, accentuating convenience, and practicality. The Centre provides onsite care through the Care Centre where residents will have access to a multi-disciplinary team, registers nurse, assisted living suites and 6 sick bay bed. The Centre is also pet friendly.
Website: https://shorelinesibaya.co.za/
- Twilanga Retirement Village and Care Centre
The village offers three kinds of accommodation, namely:
- Independent living quarters that consist of 2 bed apartments, 2 bed cottages, 2 bed flats, and 1 bed flats. All are self-catering units, but residents can have meals in the dining room facility
- Assisted Living with some assistance from staff allowing them to maintain the independent way of life
- Care Centre and Dementia Wing that provides full time professional nursing care
Website: https://www.twilanga.co.za/
- Palm Lakes Family Estate
This estate of tailor-made home packages to suit each resident’s individual needs and personal taste, ranging from full title homes, to sectional title. There are various size properties on offer. The village has a fully functional onsite healthcare facility, run by IPSS. Other facilities include a doctor that will be available on a monthly basis, panic button ambulance response, 24-hour ambulance on standby, and highly qualified nurses.
Website: https://palmlakesfamilyestate.co.za/
