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

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

1. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Richards Bay

Rob

RM499

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a covered walkway with columns.

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

2. Premier Hotel The Richards

Richards Bay

Pragasen

RM361

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

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

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

3. Road Lodge Richards Bay

Richards Bay

Sithabile

RM196

RM226 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

4. Hillton Manor Guest House

Richards Bay

Gregory C.

RM260

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 buffet with various dishes and condiments.

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

5. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Richards Bay

Sarah J

RM428

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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.

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

6. Seagull Lodge

Richards Bay

Simphiwe

RM284

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

7. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Richards Bay

RM148

RM171 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

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.

8. 5 Beach Dunes

Richards Bay

RM271

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A marina with boats, a dock, and a view of a tropical shoreline with trees and buildings.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by palm trees.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A marina with boats, a gazebo, and a pool.

9. Waterfront Accomodation

Richards Bay

RM384

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A modern living room with a ceiling fan, large windows with a view of a swimming pool, and a brick wall.

A brick house with a blue door, a satellite dish, and a small garden with palm trees and plants.

A brick wall with the text "Ocean Sands" and "11 Laonder Lake Meeres" written on it.

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with dark blue bedding, a white wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

10. 4 Ocean Sands

Richards Bay

RM632

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.

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

11. Minilitha Lodge

Richards Bay

RM174

RM174 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

12. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Richards Bay

Cathleen

RM243

RM279 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

13. 12 Saddleback Village

Richards Bay

RM263

RM263 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A bathroom with a hand and body lotion dispenser, a glass, and a plant on the counter.

14. The Ridge Guesthouse

Richards Bay

RM439

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. La Mer Lodge

Richards Bay

Elmarie

RM301

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

16. Gecko Inn Guest House

Richards Bay

Cheyne

RM424

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

17. Woodpecker Inn

Richards Bay

Elmarie

RM284

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

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".

18. La Rochelle Inn

Richards Bay

Ari

RM414

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

Empangeni

thabo

RM334

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides and a shiny tiled floor.

A room with a bed, a brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a dark-colored wardrobe.

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

20. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

Empangeni

Mary-Anne

RM162

RM186 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Stay near popular Richards Bay attractions

Enseleni Nature Reserve

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Enseleni Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Richards Bay. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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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 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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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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Naval Island

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

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Aquadene Public Library

After visiting Aquadene Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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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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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Learn more about Richards Bay

Explore the pristine Enseleni Nature Reserve where hippos and crocodiles lurk beneath the surface of winding waterways. After wildlife watching, unwind at Alkandstrand Beach or browse the shops at Boardwalk Mall for a perfect coastal day.

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A sandy beach with waves, a couple walking, and a green hill in the background.

Top Richards Bay Hotel Reviews

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."

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast and friendly staff."

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. "

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great!! "

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Richards Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Premier Hotel The Richards is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your trip include Road Lodge Richards Bay and Hillton Manor Guest House. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Richards Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Richards Bay has to offer?

Alexander is a Free Standing Secured House in a Very Quiet Suburban Area: This highly rated holiday home rental in Richards Bay offers a garden, a BBQ and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. Make the most of books in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Richards Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Richards Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Richards Bay.

What's the best family accommodation in Richards Bay?

Premier Hotel The Richards is a hotel with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore is another good choice for your child-friendly holiday. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Richards Bay.

What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Richards Bay?

Rooibos Retreat is a top LGBTQ-friendly guest house, and features free Wi-Fi and private patios. Umuzi Guesthouse is another good choice for your holiday. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Richards Bay.

What's the best dog-friendly place to stay in Richards Bay?

Woodpecker Inn is a top guest house for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi for its human guests. Umuzi Guesthouse is another good choice for you and your pet. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Richards Bay.

What's the best place to stay for a beach holiday in Richards Bay?

The Elephant Hills B&B is a top beach B&B with a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, and it's located close to Alkandstrand Beach . See more stays near the beach in Richards Bay.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Richards Bay?

Hillton Manor Guest House is a top guest house with an outdoor pool, free breakfast and free beach cabanas. Other choices that offer an on-site pool include Rooibos Retreat and Umuzi Guesthouse. View all hotels with pools in Richards Bay.

What is the best spa hotel in Richards Bay?

Hillton Manor Guest House is a top spa hotel featuring a fitness centre, a bar and an outdoor pool. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find facials, body scrubs and Thai massages. Other popular spa hotels in Richards Bay include Premier Hotel The Richards and Imvubu Lodge. See all spa hotels in Richards Bay.

What's it like staying in Richards Bay?

Visitors can enjoy all that Richards Bay has to offer, including the parks, waterfront and coffee shops. The secluded and relaxing setting also entices those visiting the city. In Richards Bay, there are 39 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Richards Bay.

What are the top places to visit in Richards Bay?

Natural beauty is on display at Alkandstrand Beach, Enseleni Nature Reserve and Naval Island. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Boardwalk Mall and City of uMhlathuze Municipality. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Richards Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Richards Bay?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 20°C. Average annual precipitation for Richards Bay is 1088 mm.

Richards Bay hotels from RM171

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Our top choices for Richards Bay hotels

1. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

2. Premier Hotel The Richards

3. Road Lodge Richards Bay

4. Hillton Manor Guest House

5. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6. Seagull Lodge

7. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

8. 5 Beach Dunes

9. Waterfront Accomodation

10. 4 Ocean Sands

11. Minilitha Lodge

12. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

13. 12 Saddleback Village

14. The Ridge Guesthouse

15. La Mer Lodge

16. Gecko Inn Guest House

17. Woodpecker Inn

18. La Rochelle Inn

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

20. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

Stay near popular Richards Bay attractions

Enseleni Nature Reserve

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Park

Alkandstrand Beach

Naval Island

Aquadene Public Library

Richards Bay Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Learn more about Richards Bay

Top Richards Bay Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

More cheap stays in Richards Bay

The Tropical Hut Lodges

Bon Hotel Empangeni

A 2 bed Room Apartment

Alexander is a Free Standing Secured House in a Very Quiet Suburban Area

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