Top 10 Hotels Near Naval Island in Richards Bay for 2026

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A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.

A swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

1. The Ridge Guesthouse

1.6 km from Naval Island

RM432

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with multiple pillows, a coffee table, and striped armchairs.

2. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

0.9 km from Naval Island

Rob

RM504

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.

A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

3. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

1.9 km from Naval Island

Sarah J

RM302

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.

A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.

A covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.

A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

4. Premier Hotel The Richards

1.8 km from Naval Island

Pragasen

RM355

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the nightstand.

A gated entrance with a brick building and a palm tree.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Beach Dunes."

A residential area with a swimming pool surrounded by a white fence, houses with brick exteriors, and a clear blue sky.

5. 5 Beach Dunes

2 km from Naval Island

RM267

RM267 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a jukebox on the wall.

6. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

1.7 km from Naval Island

Cathleen

RM240

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.

A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".

A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.

7. La Rochelle Inn

2 km from Naval Island

Ari

RM215

RM247 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

5.7 km from Naval Island

Gregory C.

RM300

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A wall with the text "BON HOTEL EMPANGENI" and a crown symbol above the word "BON".

A garden with a fountain, a gazebo, and various plants.

A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

9. BON Hotel Empangeni

19.6 km from Naval Island

thabo

RM329

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A pool area with a brick structure, seating, and lush greenery.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A cozy room with brick walls, a red ceiling, a television, a sofa, a red armchair, and a bar area with stools.

10. La Mer Lodge

5 km from Naval Island

Elmarie

RM296

RM296 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a stone-textured wall, a dark headboard, and a neatly made bed with two pillows.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, reception desk, and potted plants.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

A corridor with a tiled floor, white walls, and doors on both sides.

11. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

19.7 km from Naval Island

Mary-Anne

RM159

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

12. Road Lodge Richards Bay

5.9 km from Naval Island

Sithabile

RM193

RM222 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A casino floor with multiple slot machines and a cashier area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red upholstered furniture, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.

13. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

17.9 km from Naval Island

RM352

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.

A building facade with a large window, a door, and a small outdoor area with a tiled floor.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

14. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

5.3 km from Naval Island

RM146

RM168 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

A narrow pathway flanked by a garden with stepping stones and various plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

15. Minilitha Lodge

6.8 km from Naval Island

RM190

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV.

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a garage.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

16. 12 Saddleback Village

5.3 km from Naval Island

RM260

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round bathtub, a dining table with candles, and a bed with rose petals.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

17. Gecko Inn Guest House

7.1 km from Naval Island

Cheyne

RM418

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A table set with a teapot, cups, and a vase with flowers, with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.

A wooden interior with a staircase, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

A buffet area with various food items, a coffee station, and a selection of glassware on shelves.

A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and a large tree with a thick trunk.

18. Woodpecker Inn

6.7 km from Naval Island

Elmarie

RM279

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

A building entrance with a tiled walkway, potted plants, and a large vase.

19. Seagull Lodge

5.4 km from Naval Island

SARAH

RM279

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Top Naval Island Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay in staffs are friendly its clean"

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean but looks a bit run down or rather not properly looked after. Here and there you spot doors, aircons etc"

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"All good and pleasant! Unfortunately the complex in the front near the reception. Blaring music till early hours of the morning."

Hillton Manor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Esther and Scelo were fantastic staff members. The breakfast was excellent, and everything else was great. The only issue I encountered was with the Wi-Fi; it kept disconnecting. If you need a stable connection for work, it might be a problem. Otherwise, everything was good."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great!! "

Other attractions near Naval Island

Pelican Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Zululand Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in Richards Bay with a trip to Zululand Yacht Club. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Alkandstrand Beach

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Alkandstrand Beach during your travels in Richards Bay? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Richards Bay Park

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Richards Bay Park, a lovely green space in Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Lake Mzingazi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mzingazi during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Boardwalk Mall during your trip to Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Library is just one of the places to see in Richards Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Plaza Bay

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Bay during your trip to Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Naval Island?

Naval Island is located in Richards Bay. You'll find 38 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Naval Island?

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Naval Island. Other good choices within 5 miles include Premier Hotel The Richards and Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Naval Island?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Naval Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Naval Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Naval Island.

What can I see and do near Naval Island?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Richards Bay Park, Alkandstrand Beach and Pelican Island. A trip to Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Zululand Yacht Club, Richards Bay Game Reserve or Richards Bay Stadium.

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Our top choices for Naval Island hotels

1. The Ridge Guesthouse

2. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

3. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

4. Premier Hotel The Richards

5. 5 Beach Dunes

6. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

7. La Rochelle Inn

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

9. BON Hotel Empangeni

10. La Mer Lodge

11. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

12. Road Lodge Richards Bay

13. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

14. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

15. Minilitha Lodge

16. 12 Saddleback Village

17. Gecko Inn Guest House

18. Woodpecker Inn

19. Seagull Lodge

Top Naval Island Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Other attractions near Naval Island

Pelican Island

Zululand Yacht Club

Alkandstrand Beach

Richards Bay Park

Lake Mzingazi

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Library

Plaza Bay

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