Top 10 Hotels Near Boardwalk Mall in Richards Bay for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. La Mer Lodge

1.2 km from Boardwalk Mall

Elmarie

RM296

RM296 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Sithabile

RM196

RM225 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 living room with a TV on a black stand, a red sofa, a patterned bed, and a red rug.

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

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

0.9 km from Boardwalk Mall

RM146

RM167 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 hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

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

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

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

1.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Cheyne

RM396

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 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.

5. Woodpecker Inn

3.1 km from Boardwalk Mall

Elmarie

RM278

RM320 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 hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A two-story building with a central entrance, air conditioning units, and a small outdoor seating area with a bench and table.

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

6. Seagull Lodge

0.8 km from Boardwalk Mall

SARAH

RM278

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Kusa

RM299

RM299 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

6.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

RM431

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

5.4 km from Boardwalk Mall

Rob

RM498

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A buffet with various dishes and condiments.

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.

10. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

Sarah J

RM285

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel corridor with a checkered floor, a round table with an easel, and a chandelier.

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

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

11. Premier Hotel The Richards

6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Pragasen

RM354

RM407 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 modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, reception desk, and potted plants.

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

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

12. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

Mary-Anne

RM159

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden ceiling.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

13. Marrob Lodge

17.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Chad

RM296

RM340 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

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

14. Minilitha Lodge

3.3 km from Boardwalk Mall

RM190

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

15. 12 Saddleback Village

7.4 km from Boardwalk Mall

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

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".

16. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

thabo

RM328

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.

17. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Cathleen

RM239

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

18. La Rochelle Inn

5.6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Ari

RM214

RM246 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Boardwalk Mall 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"

Woodpecker Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed 1 night. But, the food was terrific. The staff from the front to the bar and restaurant were terrific and engaging. Quick shout out to Jocelyn (spelling i hope is correct) from the restaurant, for the laughs!!! Our room was quaint and comfortable. We also had a convenient shuttle pickup from Richards Bay airport. If I came back, I would definitely stay here again."

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. "

Other attractions near Boardwalk Mall

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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Richards Bay Stadium

Catch an event at Richards Bay Stadium during your trip to 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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Boardwalk Mall?

Boardwalk Mall is located in an area of Richards Bay that travellers like for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Boardwalk Mall?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boardwalk Mall. Other good choices within a short distance include Seagull Lodge and La Mer Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Boardwalk Mall?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Boardwalk Mall.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Boardwalk Mall.

What can I see and do near Boardwalk Mall?

At Richards Bay Park, Alkandstrand Beach and Naval Island, take some time to really appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Zululand Yacht Club or Richards Bay Stadium while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Aquadene Public Library and Plaza Bay.

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Our top choices for Boardwalk Mall hotels

1. La Mer Lodge

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

5. Woodpecker Inn

6. Seagull Lodge

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

11. Premier Hotel The Richards

12. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

13. Marrob Lodge

14. Minilitha Lodge

15. 12 Saddleback Village

16. BON Hotel Empangeni

17. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

18. La Rochelle Inn

Top Boardwalk Mall Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Other attractions near Boardwalk Mall

Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Pelican Island

Naval Island

Lake Mzingazi

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