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Road Lodge Richards Bay

1.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Richards Bay

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Outdoor pool
Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Buffet
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Corner Tassel Berry and, East Central Arterial Roads, Arbore, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Place, Netcare The Bay Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Richards Bay Library
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Boardwalk Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Non smoking)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Richards Bay

City center stay.Your stay at this Richards Bay hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Netcare The Bay Hospital and City of uMhlathuze Municipality. Richards Bay Library and Boardwalk Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Netcare The Bay Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Richards Bay Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Outpost Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jacob - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Richards Bay
Road Lodge Richards Bay offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Road Lodge Richards Bay also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Richards Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Road Lodge Richards Bay offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations are furnished with unspecified sofa beds. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Richards Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 85 per person

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 28 2026 to March 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Road Lodge Richards Bay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 85 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 85 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Richards Bay Road Lodge
Road Lodge Richards Bay
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel
Road Lodge Richards Bay Richards Bay
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Road Lodge Richards Bay to the airport?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is 3.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Richards Bay (RCB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Richards Bay on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $63, 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.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay have an airport shuttle?

Road Lodge Richards Bay offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 85 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Road Lodge Richards Bay to the beach?

This hotel is 5.1 mi (11-min drive) from Alkandstrand Beach.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Road Lodge Richards Bay, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 85 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Tusk Umfolozi Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay have a pool?

Road Lodge Richards Bay features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Road Lodge Richards Bay to downtown Richards Bay?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is 2.1 mi away from Richards Bay.

Road Lodge Richards Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 160 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very pleasant stay. The staff were extremely friendly, informative, and genuinely understanding when our plans changed suddenly, which made a stressful situation much easier to manage. Their flexibility and professionalism really stood out. The food was good and consistently enjoyable. Overall, a comfortable stay with excellent service. We would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinkepile Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is clean and very close to amenities. The staff is friendly as well
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sphamandla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Phindile

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siyeza

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stuff,👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

nobuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just needed sum sleep, it was quite and peaceful... Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mduduzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thamashen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Economical stay.

The room was great and the hotel itself was fine. The only issue was the service in the restaurant for our evening meal. It would have been better not to have to wait for so long for food to arrive and it would have been nice if we could all eat together, rather than some finishing before the other meals arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lehlogonolo

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mziwoxolo I C

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STRINI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thobs

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanele

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mzwandile

Liked: Cleanliness

it's was good

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tuzinde

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Marvelous

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faeez

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024