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Road Lodge Richards Bay

1.0 star property
A peaceful retreat awaits in the shopping district, where travelers can enjoy poolside relaxation or get expert assistance planning local excursions and activities.

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Road Lodge Richards Bay offers a quiet haven amid the bustling shopping area. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, dry cleaning services, and explore the garden. The hotel provides free WiFi and 24/7 front desk service, which previous visitors have appreciated.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Non smoking)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Richards Bay, Road Lodge Richards Bay is in the city center and near the airport. Zululand Yacht Club and Empangeni Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Game Reserve. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
Map
Corner Tassel Berry and, East Central Arterial Roads, Arbore, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • Netcare The Bay Hospital
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Richards Bay Library
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boardwalk Mall
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza Bay
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    14 min walk
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    19 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Jacob
    8 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    9 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hotel in a shopping district
At Road Lodge Richards Bay, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 85 per person

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 85 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 85 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Richards Bay Road Lodge
Road Lodge Richards Bay
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel
Road Lodge Richards Bay Richards Bay
Road Lodge Richards Bay Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge Richards Bay on Mar 22, 2026 start from CA $60, excluding 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 Road Lodge Richards Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Road Lodge Richards Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Road Lodge Richards Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 85 per vehicle applies.

Where is Road Lodge Richards Bay located?

Located in the heart of Richards Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Netcare The Bay Hospital, City of uMhlathuze Municipality, and Richards Bay Library. Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

nobuhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just needed sum sleep, it was quite and peaceful... Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stuff,👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tuzinde

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

Marvelous

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Economical stay.

The room was great and the hotel itself was fine. The only issue was the service in the restaurant for our evening meal. It would have been better not to have to wait for so long for food to arrive and it would have been nice if we could all eat together, rather than some finishing before the other meals arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The overall experience was amazing, the place is gorgeous, the staff was great especially Boitumelo and the cleaners. The only issue is the place not having allevators, we had to carry heavy luggage up and down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simphiwe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thalente

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

Decent, peaceful and secure.

At first me and my partner were skeptical about spending the whole weekend at Road Lodge but all those doubts were erased as soon as we checked in. The service was awesome and the peace that came with it was proper, the only disadvantage was that the rooms don't come with a fridge which proved to be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

MOSES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all well and very clean, convenient to all i needed ..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very neat and clean. Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff welcoming polite and helpful the room clean and tidy,I felt at home will definitely be using again very soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived late in the evening and left early morning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Thembelani

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

Staff willingness to assist and friendliness

The facility was clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kristel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice road lodge, very friendly staff, quiet at night, walking distance to shopping centre. Only thing I didn’t like is the carpet in the rooms. We prefer tiles, that is less dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

A J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked double room coffee for one person no tea spoon no air fresher toilet fan not working shower leaking on floor door lock giving pleanty trouble to open
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is what was excepted from a road lodge. I stayed in another road lodge on this same trip and they were identical. It was clean and tidy with minimal noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Nontobeko

This hotel is ok for the price. No frills. Location is perfect for exploring Richards Bay. It’s just next to the mall and minutes’ drive to the beach. Bathroom cleanliness could be improved. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast is poor and could do with lots of improvement. We stayed here on 2 occasions one night each time. We didn’t bother with breakfast on the second occasion as there are plenty of options at the mall. Breakfast consisted of pale looking sausages, lukewarm scrambled eggs, overly processed cheese (those individually wrapped cheese slices), toast, some muffins. We arrived 40 min before end of breakfast but most food had already run out. Had to request coffee mugs, cutlery and glasses. There seemed to be one person cooking and looking after guests. The lady was polite but she seemed overwhelmed, which was not obviously her fault. Overall, you get what you pay for. Basic hotel at reasonable price. It met our needs as a base. Another plus is the free WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blossom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was superb, thanks. Surely I can recommend someone to this place. Kindly email me the invoice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Balakrishnan

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

Fantastic resting villa

Had a fabulous stay. Wish we had more time to spend. Very convenient access to all amenities. Perfect place for a quick stay. Fabulous breakfast area and breakfast. Parking galore.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

EXCELLENT STAY

The reception staff was friendly and helpfull. There was just nothing that we could complain about. My husband has health problems, and without knowing that, we got a room on the ground floor. There is no reason to complain about anything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Shamila

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

Functional

Good enough for a 1 night stay. Clean, functional, small but with a comfortable bed. The shower cubicle is for tiny people (only negative). A plus is that check in is at anytime. Conveniently situated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bheki

Liked: Cleanliness

met expectation

reasonable good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. Front desk staff amazing. Manager DAVID is an absolute star! He has the qualities of a top class manager and I hope this will be acknowledged by the management of the Lodge Group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew, Glasgow, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, sadly no restaurant service for dinner though. Staff at reception are amazing, full of smiles and super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019