The Ridge Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Emalahleni with a full-service spa

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cnr Mandela Street & N4 Highway, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, 1034
  • Place, Highveld Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Ridge Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, eMalahleni Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Emalahleni

The Ridge Hotel places you next to The Ridge Casino and within a 10-minute walk of Highveld Mall. This 40-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Highveld Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Ridge Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Martiestreet Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Martlestreet Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • eMalahleni Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ridge Hotel

Hotel in Emalahleni with a full-service spa
Guests of The Ridge Hotel enjoy access to a full-service spa, spa treatment rooms, and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a porter/bellhop, a convenience store, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Coffee makers, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also standard.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (102 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Ridge
Southern Sun Ridge Hotel
Southern Sun Ridge Hotel Witbank
Southern Sun Ridge Witbank
The Ridge Hotel
The Ridge Hotel Hotel
Southern Sun The Ridge
The Ridge Hotel Emalahleni
The Ridge Hotel Hotel Emalahleni

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Ridge Hotel?

This hotel in Emalahleni is within a 10-minute walk of The Ridge Casino and Highveld Mall. You'll also find eMalahleni Nature Reserve and Witbank Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Ridge Hotel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is a spa located at The Ridge Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and couples treatments.

Does The Ridge Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Ridge Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ridge Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Ridge Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as a full-service spa and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at The Ridge Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ridge Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Ridge Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Ridge Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Ridge Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Ridge Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Ridge Hotel?

No, at The Ridge Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Ridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elzabe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conditions of room could improve - very old and needs attendtion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025