Richards Bay Hotel Guide - Hotels in Richards Bay, Richards Bay, South Africa

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Woodpecker Inn

Woodpecker Inn

Woodpecker Inn
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last "
South Africa
Elmarie
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Woodpecker Inn
Property grounds
Minilitha Lodge

Minilitha Lodge

Minilitha Lodge
1.6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
Minilitha Lodge
BBQ/picnic Area
Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Staying at the Hillton Manor is by far the best guest house stay I have ever experienced!!! The staff are exceptional, friendly, and so accommodating. I would ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND booking your stay here should you be in Richards Bay!!!! "
United States
Patricia
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hillton Manor Guest House
Balcony
The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse
3.5 star property
6.5 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "
United Kingdom
JJ
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
The Ridge Guesthouse
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
4.0 star property
6.4 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (95)
"Lovely "
Canada
howard
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Outdoor pool
Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
1.0 star property
4.3 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"Awesome"
South Africa
Tuzinde
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Road Lodge Richards Bay
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)
Premier Hotel The Richards

Premier Hotel The Richards

Premier Hotel The Richards
4.0 star property
6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"Excellent Spa facilities, especially the happy hour rates."
Saudi Arabia
Pragasen
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Premier Hotel The Richards
Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View | View from room
Umuzi Guesthouse

Umuzi Guesthouse

Umuzi Guesthouse
3.5 star property
5.1 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Good stay with friendly hosts "
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is €44
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Umuzi Guesthouse
Beach nearby, white sand
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
3.5 star property
6.3 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
7.2 out of 10, Good, (10)
"The service was awesome. Staff extremely helpful. Thanks for a nice stay."
United Kingdom
Sarah J
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 256 per person)
Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi

Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi

Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
6.8 out of 10, (8)
"Always great "
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi
Outdoor pool
Marrob Lodge

Marrob Lodge

Marrob Lodge
15.5 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"we had a fantastic stay... The staff were amazing... Facility was great!!"
South Africa
Khanyo
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Marrob Lodge
Exterior
Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Unami Self-catering Accommodation
4.9 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Unami Self-catering Accommodation
Exterior
La Mer Lodge

La Mer Lodge

La Mer Lodge
3.0 star property
5 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"La Mer is always my preferred accommodation for all my business trips to Richards Bay, thanks for this trip again "
South Africa
Elmarie
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
La Mer Lodge
Honeymoon Suite | Garden view
Gecko Inn Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (25)
"Noisy water pipes and a rattling front door presented a good night sleep. "
United States
Anthony
Gecko Inn Guest House
2 outdoor pools
La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
3.0 star property
5.6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
6.0 out of 10, (4)
"Nice place and friendly stuff. Breakfast was really good 😊 the room was little bit out of date."
Finland
Ari
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
La Rochelle Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
3.0 star property
6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
7.4 out of 10, Good, (114)
"Staff was great!! "
United States
Cathleen
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Outdoor pool
Seagull Lodge

Seagull Lodge

Seagull Lodge
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Richards Bay (RCB)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"There was no shower cap and shampoo nor noisy. "
Ireland
Simphiwe
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Seagull Lodge
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Top Richards Bay Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is clean and very close to amenities. The staff is friendly as well"
Dinkepile Maria 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Woodpecker Inn

Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir Richards Bay KwaZulu-Natal
The price is €66 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
€66
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees

Guide to exploring Richards Bay

Richards Bay hotels information

Number of reviews
499
Accommodation
38 hotels
Lowest Price
€35
Highest Price
€114

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Richards Bay (RCB)?

Richards Bay (RCB) is located in an area of Richards Bay that travellers like for its beaches. You'll find 34 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles of the airport for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Richards Bay (RCB)?

Woodpecker Inn is a popular guest house, featuring a free airport shuttle and free WiFi. It's located a short 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Richards Bay (RCB). Another top choice close to the airport is Minilitha Lodge, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Richards Bay (RCB)?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from the airport.

What can I see and do near the airport in Richards Bay?

At Richards Bay Park, Alkandstrand Beach and Naval Island, take some time to really appreciate nature. A trip to Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. You might plan a visit to Zululand Yacht Club or Richards Bay Stadium while you're in the area.