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

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Our top choices for Richards Bay beach hotels

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 buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

1. Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Road Lodge Richards Bay
A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, 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.
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

2. 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
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.
A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

3. Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€65
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hillton Manor Guest House
A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.
A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.
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
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Premier Hotel The Richards
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
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 bathroom with a dark wooden wardrobe, a white sink, a large mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.

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.
€74
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
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 bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

6. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Unami Self-catering Accommodation
Richards Bay
€37
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Unami Self-catering Accommodation
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
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 dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and a towel rack.

7. The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse
Richards Bay
€108
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Ridge Guesthouse
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.
A narrow pathway flanked by a garden with stepping stones and various plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.
A modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.

8. Minilitha Lodge

Minilitha Lodge
Richards Bay
€41
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

9. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
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
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.
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.
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€126
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.
A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€65
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Road Lodge Richards Bay
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
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 swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse
Richards Bay
€108
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Ridge Guesthouse
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
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.

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€74
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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 building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
La Rochelle Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in 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 buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Road Lodge 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 covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.
A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House
Richards Bay
€65
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hillton Manor Guest House
A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.
A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.
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
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Premier Hotel The Richards
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.
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.

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Richards Bay
€74
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.
A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.
A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn
Richards Bay
€54
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
La Rochelle Inn
A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.
A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.
A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
Richards Bay
€60
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
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Top Richards Bay Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing place to stay in staffs are friendly its clean"
Lihle 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
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 1 month ago
Road Lodge Richards Bay
Gecko Inn Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good
"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."
Cheyne 1-night trip
Posted 9 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 Plaza Bay.
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.