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Premier Hotel The Richards

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi

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Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)
Building design
Terrace/patio
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3 Hibberd Drive, Meerensee Richards Bay, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901
  • Place, Richards Bay Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Place, Boardwalk Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Interior

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Richards Bay

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Richards Bay hotel, you'll find Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Zululand Yacht Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 21 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Outpost Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Premier Hotel The Richards

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi
Premier Hotel The Richards offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3918 square feet (364 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Premier Hotel The Richards. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3918 sq ft of conference space
  • 364 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Premier Hotel The Richards offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 2 2025 to December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting facilities

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant 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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 per person

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Protea Hotel Richards
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Premier Hotel Richards
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Premier The Richards Richards
Premier Hotel The Richards Hotel
Premier Hotel The Richards Richards Bay
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