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Premier Hotel The Richards

Property class: 4

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A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Premier Hotel The Richards. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is RM359
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Executive Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

A double bed with white and red striped bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a chair.

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A double bed with white and red striped bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with plates and glasses, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Richards Bay, Premier Hotel The Richards is near the beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Empangeni Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Game Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
Map
3 Hibberd Drive, Meerensee Richards Bay, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boardwalk Mall
    10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
    19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Mtunzini Country Club
    50 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    9 min drive
  • Ocean Basket
    9 min drive
  • Wimpy
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    8 min drive

About this property

Premier Hotel The Richards

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel
  • Consider a stay at Premier Hotel The Richards and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A banquet hall, a lift and massage treatment rooms
  • Room features
  • All 135 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 245 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,918 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 7 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 245 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Premier Hotel The Richards pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Hotel The Richards?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Hotel The Richards on 21 Aug 2026 start from RM359, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Premier Hotel The Richards located?

This family-friendly Richards Bay hotel is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Richards Bay Park, Alkandstrand Beach and Zululand Yacht Club. Pelican Island and Lake Mzingazi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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