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BON Hotel Empangeni

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A wall with the text "BON HOTEL EMPANGENI" and a crown symbol above the word "BON".
A garden with a fountain, a gazebo, and various plants.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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64 Turnbull Street, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, 3935
  • Place, Medicross Tamela
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tusk Umfolozi Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Enseleni Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Empangeni

BON Hotel Empangeni is located within a mile (2 km) of Medicross Tamela and Lower Umfolozi Regional War Memorial Hospital. This 3-star hotel has 55 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Medicross Tamela - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Umlalazi Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nam Jai Thai Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Magnificant Bistro - ‬14 min walk

About this property

BON Hotel Empangeni

Guests of BON Hotel Empangeni enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is offered for ZAR 25 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and wedding services.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 198 for adults and ZAR 99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • De Hof Cellar Restaurant
  • De Hof Cellar Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,362 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 198 for adults and ZAR 99 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 25 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 4140224629 PAYE
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is 4140224629 PAYE.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Empangeni Protea Hotel
Protea Empangeni
Protea Hotel Marriott Empangeni
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BON Empangeni
Protea Hotel by Marriott Empangeni
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Bon Empangeni Empangeni
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BON Hotel Empangeni Empangeni
Protea Hotel by Marriott Empangeni
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at BON Hotel Empangeni?

BON Hotel Empangeni provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at BON Hotel Empangeni?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BON Hotel Empangeni on Sep 8, 2026 start from $88, including 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.

What's there to do around BON Hotel Empangeni?

This hotel is located in Empangeni, close to Tusk Umfolozi Casino and Empangeni Golf Club.

Is there parking available at BON Hotel Empangeni?

Yes, secured parking is offered for ZAR 25 per night. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does BON Hotel Empangeni have a casino at the property?

No, BON Hotel Empangeni doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at BON Hotel Empangeni?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about BON Hotel Empangeni?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include a garden view.

Are there hot tubs at BON Hotel Empangeni?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does BON Hotel Empangeni feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, BON Hotel Empangeni serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at De Hof Cellar Restaurant.

Does BON Hotel Empangeni allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at BON Hotel Empangeni though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at BON Hotel Empangeni?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from BON Hotel Empangeni?

The closest major airport to BON Hotel Empangeni is Richards Bay (RCB), which is 14.8 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at BON Hotel Empangeni?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at BON Hotel Empangeni.

Does BON Hotel Empangeni have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at BON Hotel Empangeni.

BON Hotel Empangeni Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

thabo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Rooms are clean and the restaurant served amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siyanda

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

BON Hotel

Had an amazing time and staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient and fine for our needs of just arrived from UK. Food ok in separate restaurant linked to hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maselulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Value for money. Typical 3 star. Finusjnbgs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yasin

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Waste of money, rather go elsewhere.

Not so good, Shower very tiny sacred to move around in shower because one side soap dish taking unnecessary space, shower door very difficult place, the main door of bathroom don't close no privacy at all. Aircon making noise couldn't sleep, staff loading inside the passage making loud noise, talking super loud and disturbing guest, when you enter hotel no one is sitting in front sometimes have to wait. Overall not good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Yasin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Too much TLC needed

Though about big name but nooooo not of that standard. Was expecting the feeling of woe but was totally not happy. The brand name don't match with the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sibusiso

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

Could be better

New towels would do please. A tumbler in the room is quite a necessity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sikhululekile

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

We had an amazing experience

It was so amazing and comfortable thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mqondisi

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I expected more. I was very disappointed. We had 1 towel in our room, the tv wasn’t working, the bed was broken. It was a very uncomfortable stay. I couldn’t wait to check out. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

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

Professional

Extremely excellent and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

Holiday

It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anesh

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

very clean and top service

our stay was excellent. very good service and friendly. I will always come back to stay there. I will always recommend Bon to other friends and family.Thanks BON for a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter and Trish

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

A pleasant surprise.

We were pleasantly surprised at Bon Hotel Empangeni. The staff were friendly, our room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was good. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Short stay

Standard of services was great, but room size not well designed. Overall good option for short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

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

Good short stay

We arrived too early to check in but the staff were friendly and brought us a welcome drink. The room was big enough and the bed was very big and comfortable. The location of the hotel is not the greatest and there is not much to do in the immediate area. However this did not bother us as we did not spend much time there and there are many places to visit a short drive away. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful and overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

A Good Hotel

This is my first time renting a Hotel. Despite not having a kitchen to work with, it is pretty good. I would suggest providing a channel guide for the guests, so they know where the channels are on and what's viewing. Beside that, it was very good and staff was helpful and the restaurant was affordable and their food was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zama

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

Great stay

It was a very pleasant stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

ideal for business

In a busy place. Room not ready on arrival. However I received a good service from staff
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

A mediocre stopover

This hotel can do for a stopover, but I would not recommend it for a stay. We stopped in this hotel for one night on our way North. The extensive construction work in the area and the poor lighting made it difficult to find the place. The hotel itself was ok, but nothing special. The room felt old and wasn't set up in a practical way at all. Soundproofing wasn't a strong suit either: we had noisy neighbours and could hear them and their activities quite clearly. There was also a mixup at check-out : the room had been paid for at booking, but the clerk on duty wanted us to pay again. It took some time to clear up the misunderstanding. The restaurant however was fine. We had diner and breakfast there, and the staff there was very friendly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug

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

Nice Hotel close to everything

We stayed 4 nights and had a wedding on the grounds. everything was great with the staff and hotel. I can only give it a 4 because it was not a 5 star hotel but a 4 star for a 2 star price!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STRINI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sipho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bongi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nontobeko

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022