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Road Lodge Richards Bay

1.0 star property
Hotel in Richards Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Daily continental breakfast (ZAR 85 per person)
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Corner Tassel Berry and, East Central Arterial Roads, Arbore, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Boardwalk Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Plaza Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Non smoking)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay places you within a 10-minute stroll of Netcare The Bay Hospital and City of uMhlathuze Municipality. This 90-room hotel has an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Library - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Plaza Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Richards Bay Game Reserve - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hotel in Richards Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Road Lodge Richards Bay enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 85 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include sofa beds, phones, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Road Lodge Richards Bay offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Richards Bay on Jun 24, 2025 start from $43.64, 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.

What's there to see close to Road Lodge Richards Bay?

This hotel is located in Richards Bay, a short 11-minute walk from Boardwalk Mall and also 15 minutes on foot from Plaza Bay. You'll also find Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay include a casino at the property?

No, Road Lodge Richards Bay doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Is Road Lodge Richards Bay good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

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

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Road Lodge Richards Bay offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Road Lodge Richards Bay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Road Lodge Richards Bay.

Are there connecting rooms at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Road Lodge Richards Bay?

The closest major airport to Road Lodge Richards Bay is Richards Bay (RCB), which is 3.1 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

No, at Road Lodge Richards Bay, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Road Lodge Richards Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 150 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tuzinde

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

Marvelous

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faeez

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

10/10 Excellent

SN

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Tsepiso

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cebo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cebo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

Friendly and clean environment

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The overall experience was amazing, the place is gorgeous, the staff was great especially Boitumelo and the cleaners. The only issue is the place not having allevators, we had to carry heavy luggage up and down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

The venue was fairly clean and the staff professi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

xolani

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mvulayomusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jaap

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thokozani

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Simphiwe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mfundo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mpho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thalente

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

Decent, peaceful and secure.

At first me and my partner were skeptical about spending the whole weekend at Road Lodge but all those doubts were erased as soon as we checked in. The service was awesome and the peace that came with it was proper, the only disadvantage was that the rooms don't come with a fridge which proved to be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

MOSES

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all well and very clean, convenient to all i needed ..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very neat and clean. Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Njabulo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

LFD

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

When I got there they informed they were full .

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Phumelele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Msizi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021