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Richards Bay Hotel Guide - Beach Hotels in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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Check availability on Richards Bay Beach Hotels

Tonight
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Tomorrow
24 Sept - 25 Sept
This weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept
Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Richards Bay beach hotels

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the city.
A marina at dusk with boats docked and a swimming pool in the foreground.

1. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Richards Bay
  • Beach paradise with white sand shores just 8 minutes away, perfect for water adventures and poolside relaxation.
€126
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.
A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

2. Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€56
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hillton Manor Guest House
A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.
A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

3. Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Road Lodge Richards Bay
A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.
A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.
A buffet area with various food items and containers.
A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a covered walkway with columns.

4. Premier Hotel The Richards

Premier Hotel The Richards
Richards Bay
€89
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel The Richards
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.
A modern bathroom with a dark wooden wardrobe, a white sink, a large mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

5. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Richards Bay
  • Beach paradise awaits with spa treatments and seaside strolls at this Richards Bay haven.
€81
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A swimming pool with a view of a building and trees in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.
A bathroom with a hand and body lotion dispenser, a glass, and a plant on the counter.

6. The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse
Richards Bay
€108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Ridge Guesthouse
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.
A living room with a TV on a black stand, a red sofa, a patterned bed, and a red rug.
A building facade with a large window, a door, and a small outdoor area with a tiled floor.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

7. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Unami Self-catering Accommodation
Richards Bay
€37
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Unami Self-catering Accommodation
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.
A modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

8. Minilitha Lodge

Minilitha Lodge
Richards Bay
€37
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Minilitha Lodge
A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.
A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.
A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".
A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

10. La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
La Rochelle Inn
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Richards Bay

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Richards Bay

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.
A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€56
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hillton Manor Guest House
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€126
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.
A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Road Lodge Richards Bay
A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.
A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.
A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
A swimming pool with a view of a building and trees in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A bathroom with a hand and body lotion dispenser, a glass, and a plant on the counter.

The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse
Richards Bay
€108
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Ridge Guesthouse
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€81
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".
A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
La Rochelle Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Richards Bay

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.
A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€56
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hillton Manor Guest House
A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.
A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.
A buffet area with various food items and containers.
A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a covered walkway with columns.

Premier Hotel The Richards

Premier Hotel The Richards
Richards Bay
€89
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Hotel The Richards
A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.
A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Road Lodge Richards Bay
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".
A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
La Rochelle Inn
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€81
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.
A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.
A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
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Top Richards Bay Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent
"All good and pleasant! Unfortunately the complex in the front near the reception. Blaring music till early hours of the morning."
Gareth 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Road Lodge Richards Bay
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

8/10 Good
"Great breakfast and friendly staff."
Peter-John 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Gecko Inn Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good
"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."
Cheyne 1-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
Gecko Inn Guest House
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great!! "
Cathleen 1-night trip
Posted 1 year ago
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Frequently asked questions

What is Richards Bay like for travellers who love the beach?
Find a great place to stay in Richards Bay, which has a lot to offer the traveller looking to book a beach holiday.
What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Richards Bay?
The Elephant Hills B&B is a top beach B&B with a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, and it's located close to Alkandstrand Beach .
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Richards Bay?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Richards Bay: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 20°C. Average annual precipitation for Richards Bay is 1088 mm.
What is there to see and do around Richards Bay?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Alkandstrand Beach. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Boardwalk Mall and Richards Bay Park. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Enseleni Nature Reserve or University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Richards Bay?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Richards Bay with ease. If you're looking to fly to Richards Bay, the closest major airport is in Richards Bay (RCB), located 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.