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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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, Witbank Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

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
  • Witbank Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Witbank Lake - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Middelburg Mall - 21 min drive - 18.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ridge Hotel

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, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a garden, a banquet hall, and a convenience store.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Coffee makers, phones, and desks 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 on-site 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
  • Phone

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

  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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 Highveld Mall and The Ridge Casino. You'll also find Witbank Lake and Witbank Golf Club within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ridge Hotel?

As of Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ridge Hotel on Sep 30, 2026 start from $90, 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.

Is a spa located at The Ridge Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue 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.

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.

The Ridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great overnight stay nearby shopping centre easy to walk to.staff were great as was breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025