Top 10 Hotels Near Richards Bay Game Reserve in Richards Bay for 2026

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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 covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

1. Hillton Manor Guest House

12 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Kusa

RM299

RM299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

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

2. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Rob

RM498

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a bench, a trash bin, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern house with a glass railing overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

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

3. The Ridge Guesthouse

8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

RM431

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

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

4. Road Lodge Richards Bay

8.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sithabile

RM196

RM225 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, and a counter displaying bottles.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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.

5. Premier Hotel The Richards

8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Pragasen

RM354

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and condiments.

6. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sarah J

RM285

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A small room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

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.

7. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Mary-Anne

RM159

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

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

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

8. Minilitha Lodge

11.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

RM190

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A living room with a TV on a black stand, a red sofa, a patterned bed, and a red rug.

9. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

RM146

RM167 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a washing machine.

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

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

10. 12 Saddleback Village

11.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

RM259

RM259 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden wine racks, and tables set for dining.

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

11. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.6 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

thabo

RM328

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

12. Woodpecker Inn

11 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.

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

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

13. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

8.1 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cathleen

RM239

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.

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.

14. Gecko Inn Guest House

10.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cheyne

RM396

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A buffet setup with various food items, condiments, and beverages.

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

15. La Mer Lodge

7.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

RM296

RM296 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Seagull Lodge

8.3 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

SARAH

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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".

17. La Rochelle Inn

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Ari

RM214

RM246 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Richards Bay Game Reserve

Hillton Manor Guest House 12 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve View	BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay 7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve View	The Ridge Guesthouse 8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve View	Road Lodge Richards Bay 8.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve View	Premier Hotel The Richards 8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve View
10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	8.4 Very good 102 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews	7.8 Good 165 reviews	7.4 Good 89 reviews
RM299 RM299 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	RM498 RM573 total includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov	RM431 RM496 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	RM196 RM225 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	RM354 RM407 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct

Top Richards Bay Game Reserve 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."

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good

"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

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

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Naval Island

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Pelican Island

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Zululand Yacht Club

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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Richards Bay Game Reserve?

Richards Bay Game Reserve is located in Richards Bay. Richards Bay is home to 39 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Richards Bay Game Reserve?

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 4.3 mi (7 km) from Richards Bay Game Reserve. Other good choices within a few miles include La Mer Lodge and Unami Self-catering Accommodation.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Richards Bay Game Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Richards Bay Game Reserve.

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Our top choices for Richards Bay Game Reserve hotels

1. Hillton Manor Guest House

2. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

3. The Ridge Guesthouse

4. Road Lodge Richards Bay

5. Premier Hotel The Richards

6. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

7. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

8. Minilitha Lodge

9. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

10. 12 Saddleback Village

11. BON Hotel Empangeni

12. Woodpecker Inn

13. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

14. Gecko Inn Guest House

15. La Mer Lodge

16. Seagull Lodge

17. La Rochelle Inn

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