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Road Lodge Richards Bay

1.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Buffet
Exterior
Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Corner Tassel Berry and, East Central Arterial Roads, Arbore, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Place, City of uMhlathuze Municipality
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Richards Bay Library
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Boardwalk Mall
    ‪13 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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • City of uMhlathuze Municipality - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Richards Bay Library - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Road Lodge Richards Bay

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 securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. 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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Richards Bay on Jun 29, 2026 start from $48, 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 see close to Road Lodge Richards Bay?

This hotel is located in Richards Bay, a short 11-minute walk from Boardwalk Mall and also 8 minutes on foot from City of uMhlathuze Municipality. You'll also find Pelican Island and Naval Island within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-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 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a garden plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

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 rooms 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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Road Lodge Richards Bay.

Road Lodge Richards Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 162 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

SE

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

8/10 Good

Sphamandla

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

10/10 Excellent

Marius

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tuzinde

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

Marvelous

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BS

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

10/10 Excellent

Cebo

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayanda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Simphiwe

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MOSES

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff welcoming polite and helpful the room clean and tidy,I felt at home will definitely be using again very soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late in the evening and left early morning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Thembelani

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

Staff willingness to assist and friendliness

The facility was clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice road lodge, very friendly staff, quiet at night, walking distance to shopping centre. Only thing I didn’t like is the carpet in the rooms. We prefer tiles, that is less dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

A J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked double room coffee for one person no tea spoon no air fresher toilet fan not working shower leaking on floor door lock giving pleanty trouble to open
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is what was excepted from a road lodge. I stayed in another road lodge on this same trip and they were identical. It was clean and tidy with minimal noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nontobeko

This hotel is ok for the price. No frills. Location is perfect for exploring Richards Bay. It’s just next to the mall and minutes’ drive to the beach. Bathroom cleanliness could be improved. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast is poor and could do with lots of improvement. We stayed here on 2 occasions one night each time. We didn’t bother with breakfast on the second occasion as there are plenty of options at the mall. Breakfast consisted of pale looking sausages, lukewarm scrambled eggs, overly processed cheese (those individually wrapped cheese slices), toast, some muffins. We arrived 40 min before end of breakfast but most food had already run out. Had to request coffee mugs, cutlery and glasses. There seemed to be one person cooking and looking after guests. The lady was polite but she seemed overwhelmed, which was not obviously her fault. Overall, you get what you pay for. Basic hotel at reasonable price. It met our needs as a base. Another plus is the free WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blossom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was superb, thanks. Surely I can recommend someone to this place. Kindly email me the invoice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Balakrishnan

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

Fantastic resting villa

Had a fabulous stay. Wish we had more time to spend. Very convenient access to all amenities. Perfect place for a quick stay. Fabulous breakfast area and breakfast. Parking galore.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

EXCELLENT STAY

The reception staff was friendly and helpfull. There was just nothing that we could complain about. My husband has health problems, and without knowing that, we got a room on the ground floor. There is no reason to complain about anything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shamila

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

Functional

Good enough for a 1 night stay. Clean, functional, small but with a comfortable bed. The shower cubicle is for tiny people (only negative). A plus is that check in is at anytime. Conveniently situated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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