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Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Property class: 3.5

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A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.
A buffet with various dishes and condiments.
A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Cnr. Launder and Davidson Lanes, Meerensee, Richards Bay, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901
  • Place, Richards Bay Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Alkandstrand Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

Within a short walk of Richards Bay Park, Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay is within a mile (2 km) of Alkandstrand Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 66 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pelican Island - 10 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariners Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Outpost Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Strandloper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ijusi - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Guests of Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and free newspapers.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Fans, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • 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—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Indaba Richards Richards
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Hotel
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Richards Bay
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay provides free cancellation on some 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 Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay on Oct 23, 2026 start from $83, 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 can I see close to Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

This hotel is located in Richards Bay, a short 11-minute walk from Richards Bay Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Alkandstrand Beach. You'll also find Boardwalk Mall and Zululand Yacht Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps and couples treatments.

Does Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay have a casino at the property?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

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

Does Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay serves free English breakfast on weekday mornings from its restaurant.

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

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

Are there connecting rooms at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

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

What is the closest airport to Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay?

The closest major airport to Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay is Richards Bay (RCB), which is 7.2 mi away (19 minutes by car).

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

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

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was awesome. Staff extremely helpful. Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Indsba

Lovely hotel and pleasant staff. Unfortunately the Gym is in terrible condition and the equipment is not operational
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay can only be summed up as horrible experience with no water coming out on the bathtub while basin had albeit cold. Dirty too. In the morning, we were moved to a better room but lower than the package we had paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So Dissapoited

I booked online 2 rooms for 4 people. The booking was confirmed they sent us email Indeed it was two rooms one with a king bed and the other with 2 double beds. The day before the trip we received on other email confirming our booking. When we arrived at the reception they said the is no room under my name I showed them the email they asked me to forward the email to them, after a while everything that was written on the email changed and the room was one room with 2 bedrooms, I asked them how did they changed it. They said it's the email I sent to them, I asked if it is possible to share a room with kids, non responded to that, we had to leave and find the place that would accommodate us and kids. We were so dissapoited about their doing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020