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Thompson Bay Rock Pool
0B Rock Ln, Shaka's Rock, Dolphin Coast, 4399, South Africa
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Ki
Review №1

Wow an awesome experience more so the Tidal pool that is full of colourful fish and clear water. Well worth the visit more so for kids and also its free. Also the hole in the wall was a nice experience.

Ma
Review №2

An absolutely breathtaking spot 😍

An
Review №3

🏖️ 🌊 Beautiful Tida Pool close to Thompon´s Bay and hole-in-the-wall. Esp. at high tide a special experience.

Ma
Review №4

Really nice spot for a day at the beach. Great tidal pool and plenty rocky beach to explore if you head through the Hole in the Wall at the far end of the pool.

Ja
Review №5

😍 Lovely beach, well maintained. Awesome rock pool with fish for anyone who wants to snorkel.

An
Review №6

The biggest and best rock pool that we have ever visited. Amazing fish life and beautiful coral in this pool.

Ga
Review №7

Great big salt water swimming pool, on clear days a few fish. Ample seating and other facilities if required.

Li
Review №8

The only down side is that dogs are not allowed.There is parking with car guards!

De
Review №9

This is one of the places in KZN, everyone needs to see at least once. Its spectacular and truly worldly.Its 32 steps to the bottom and easily walkable by most individuals. Parking at the top is R10 a car. Worth it for your safety.

GO
Review №10

Beautiful beach with rock pool. Life guard on duty till 4/5pm. Can snorkel in the rock pool as there is beautiful fish. Almost always very windy.

Ab
Review №11

Beautiful and nice for kids

Nt
Review №12

Beautiful place. So many places to take amazing pictures

Li
Review №13

I enjoyed myself its a beautiful place

Ru
Review №14

Thomson Bay is a wonderful and safe place to go and relax.

St
Review №15

I do love it. But weekends/mornings are horrible as there is loads if ants because people leave food there and cigarette budds everywhere and broken booze bottles. But its beautiful there.

Ze
Review №16

Gorgeous...fabulous experience!

Jo
Review №17

Awesome sea view, there is rock climbing and a large rock pool, dog friendly beach, so bring your furry friends!!

Sy
Review №18

Most awesome place ever, you have to visit this place

Br
Review №19

Very very leka for the whole family. Awesome facilities. Giant rock pool an lovely beaches

mi
Review №20

Amazing place, however, the car guards are ridiculous, when my dad gave him R5 for literally 15 mins, he asked for more!

Ja
Review №21

My absolute favorite beach!

Ta
Review №22

Beautiful tidal Pool. One can do snorkeling with children here as there are some fish in the pool. However, there are also urchins but mainly closer to the walls of the pool. At the one end of the pool, you also find the hole in the wall (beautiful rocks with a hole in them where one can walk through to the other side).

Th
Review №23

Amazing.just next to the hole in the wall.

sa
Review №24

Very beautiful site , great for family and for chilling

Wr
Review №25

Perfect location to spend a day at the beach. The tidal pool is great for the kids and adults to snorkel without being hammered by waves.The beach is well kept and facilities are well kept.

Er
Review №26

Clean and beautiful. Lovely picnic beach spot with amazing scenery and awesome amenities

ma
Review №27

Too full during Covid time .However the view from Hole in the wall is breathtaking. The rock ledge needs to be wider at hole in the wall to accommodate pedestrians during high tide .

Do
Review №28

Lovely lovely place. Tidal pool is amazing

Eh
Review №29

It is really picturesque bay.

Si
Review №30

Aah breathtaking views. Cant wait to take my kids there to experience the beach and surrounding areas.

ً
Review №31

Relaxing, Loved it! Sometimes a bit too crowded

Fe
Review №32

Beautiful and scenic, fun family spot

To
Review №33

Well maintained

ja
Review №34

Lovely beach

Hu
Review №35

Its beautiful

Vi
Review №36

One of the better beach destinations

na
Review №37

Thompson bay is a beautiful private type of beach. You have to make sure you get there early.Due to it being a small beach, it gets packed really quick. I however really dread the long walk from the car park to the beach especially if youre carrying heavy items.

Sh
Review №38

Good place for swimming training

Na
Review №39

Some of the most amazing views ..stunning a must see

Ph
Review №40

Beautiful.

Sh
Review №41

Peace

Th
Review №42

Great beach

Ju
Review №43

Lovely place to visit if you are in the KZN province, a very quiet beach with a small pool friendly for kids. On the far right of the beach entrance theres an area looking like caves, while crossing through a bridge above the sea water. A peaceful place recommended for vacation.

Nx
Review №44

Beautiful experience

su
Review №45

Really impressed the facility is still being revamped but its soo peaceful and not super crowded

Me
Review №46

Stunning beach.

Da
Review №47

Wonderful, clean tidal pool. You can even spot the parrot fish and other marine life from the side, without swimming in it.Magnificent sun rise, viewed through the natural hole-in-the-wall.Secluded beach, just some short steps to and from the road.

Na
Review №48

Very cool place to go swim in the sea but not get bashed by the waves. The pool is made into the rocks and great place to snorkel. The public toilets are old but clean. There is no entrance fee.

Cl
Review №49

Theres a lovely tidal pool that you can enjoy some snorkeling in but becareful not to get pricked by those black urchins.. Its painful! Theres the hole in the wall which is a definite tourist attraction that leads to 2 other beaches. Remember to keep an eye out on tidal times, dont get stuck on the other side of the wall after the tide comes in as it is hard to pass with waves crashing violently against the pathway. It gets very busy during peak season especially in December. There is a long walk back to the parking area so dont carry too many things.

Du
Review №50

Beautiful experience

Ri
Review №51

Snorkel here and youll find cool marine critters and fish. Even nudibranchs. Parrot fish, wrasse, peacock rockcod and loads more.

An
Review №52

Beautiful and scenic.

Bo
Review №53

Lovely scenery. Doesnt get too full. Family oriented. You can bring braai stands.

An
Review №54

What an amazing place!

Br
Review №55

Lovely beach. Abit Rocky but perfect to take the family for a whole day experience

An
Review №56

Absolutely beautiful!

Br
Review №57

Lovely clean beach. Abit Rocky but lovely for a family day out

Me
Review №58

Nice

Sh
Review №59

Tranquil, beauty at its finest👌

Te
Review №60

Excellent experience

ah
Review №61

Awesome viz a must for all snorkeling enthusiasts

Te
Review №62

Beautiful, what an experience. Must come back place

Va
Review №63

Lovely beach and tidal pool. No braais or fires allowed.

La
Review №64

THE most amazing swim in the world 🙏

Ja
Review №65

Ok, municipality doing a bad job in keeping the beachfront at an acceptable srandard. Litter and lack of basic maintainance

ki
Review №66

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

V
Review №67

Really a good place to visit and do some snorkeling

Re
Review №68

Beautiful scenery. Good facilities.

Da
Review №69

Great place for a family beach day or just to swim and exercise in the rockpool.

Ma
Review №70

Great place to experience sea life

La
Review №71

Love the little beach! 😍

Ni
Review №72

Beautiful location. Huge tidal pool. CLEAN!

Co
Review №73

Very beautiful and very private, safe for family outings

Sy
Review №74

Great views and ocean beach walks

Ro
Review №75

Very nice, save and clean

Br
Review №76

Great place for the kids to swim.

Sh
Review №77

Mesmerizing

Pr
Review №78

Beautiful beach and experience

Yo
Review №79

Beautiful place.

Vi
Review №80

Lovely beach with an awesome pool

Tl
Review №81

Beautiful and clean

Cl
Review №82

Fantastic beach

Er
Review №83

Fantastic!

Me
Review №84

Buildings not maintained

Wi
Review №85

Poor public facilities

Ja
Review №86

Spectacular place

Gr
Review №87

Great tidal pool

Zi
Review №88

Live the granny pools

Mt
Review №89

Good

lo
Review №90

Stunning view

Im
Review №91

Best food

Jo
Review №92

Beautiful

Br
Review №93

Awesome

Ja
Review №94

Beautiful

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  • Address:0B Rock Ln, Shaka's Rock, Dolphin Coast, 4399, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.ballitothingstodo.co.za/Ballito-Things-To-Do-Thomsons-Bay-Tidal-Pool/
Categories
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Thursday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–4:30PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–4:30PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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