Club Med’s Latest All-Inclusive Resort is Set to Lure Guests to KwaZulu-Natal
Club Med has been synonymous with all-inclusive family travel for years. Now, for the first time ever, the brand is setting foot on African soil with a resort concept different to their norm: The beauty and bliss of the South African coastline, as well as an unforgettable African safari.
In the not too far future, Club Med fans wouldn’t have to travel abroad for the ultimate all-inclusive holiday as there will be just that on their doorstep. A collaborative partnership was signed towards the end of last year, with a development by Club Med and the Collins Residential Consortium soon to break ground. This serves as one of South Africa’s larger hospitality projects and is bound to create a large number of short- and long-term jobs during both the construction phase and the realisation phase.
Blissful Beach and Safari Experiences Await at Club Med Tinley
While Club Med Tinley will still stay true to the brand’s overall theme of elegance, it will also carry a strong sense of African inspiration when it comes to the interiors, entertainment and even the food and beverage offering. Location, climate and culture will subtly be woven into the interiors and you can look forward to spotting these elements in the Premium rooms or Exclusive Collection spaces.
Being pioneers when it comes to beach and mountain holidays, Club Med’s KZN resort will offer guests both beach and bush accommodation options. In addition to the ultimate Dolphin Coast beach experience, guests will also be able to stay at a Big-5 Game Reserve, located 3.5 hours by road or a swift 40-minute flight from the resort. The 80-room lodge will be developed in conjunction with the beach resort and both accommodation options will be developed to Club med standards.
Keeping up with Club Med
Club Med’s resorts always have something going on, whether it’s live entertainment or fun activities for the whole family. At Club Med Tinley it will be no different. In fact, come 2026 and the opening of the resort, you can expect to engage in all kinds of activities, including a world-class kids’ club (for kids from 4 months of age), sailing, surfing, diving, snorkelling, the very first Surf School at Club Med (for adults and kids), padel, beach rugby, beach volley, bocce ball fields, archery, team building activities and a wellness centre.
Of course, there will also be more tranquil options to indulge in with the resort’s spa, a fitness centre that will offer various classes daily, a yoga school and an adult-only Zen pool and bar where you can escape the lively escapades of kids having a blast.
