Title: La Mer Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2954&destination=Richards+Bay%2C+KwaZulu-Natal%2C+South+Africa&selected=16084110&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # La Mer Lodge Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming lodge, where the outdoor pool and garden offer relaxation while multilingual staff share local insights ## Photo gallery for La Mer Lodge ![Terrace/patio - La Mer Lodge (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/5f0ea8bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - La Mer Lodge (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/71b164d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - La Mer Lodge (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/34820061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - La Mer Lodge (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/a3832bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Buffet - La Mer Lodge (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/5476e7d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the business district, La Mer Lodge offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery. Guests can relax at the on-site bar, use in-room WiFi to plan excursions, and consult the multilingual staff about the best nearby attractions. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 27 - Mar. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 28 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr. 3 - Apr. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16084110&PinnedHotelID=16084110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room (or Single) ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/8271bab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (or Single) - Garden view - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084200/16084110/8271bab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room - Garden view - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Richards Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Richards-Bay.dx2954) [View more B&B in Richards Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Richards-Bay-Bed-And-Breakfast.d2954-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.76425%2C32.05315&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QITpX54XKSULclrZ5U-Zqinc23w=) 14 Koorsboom, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900 ### What's nearby - University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Netcare The Bay Hospital 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Boardwalk Mall 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Plaza Bay 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Richards Bay Library 3 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Getting around - Richards Bay (RCB) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 3 min drive - The Outpost Restaurant 17 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Jacob 6 min drive - Mugg & Bean 19 min walk ## About this property ### La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast in the business district A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at La Mer Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar. Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - English breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at La Mer Lodge feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free crib ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 29-inch TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 per person 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, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 Mer Lodge Richards Bay Mer Lodge Mer Richards Bay La Mer Lodge Richards Bay La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast Richards Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does La Mer Lodge have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Lodge? ### Is La Mer Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at La Mer Lodge? ### What time is check-out at La Mer Lodge? ### Where is La Mer Lodge located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## La Mer Lodge Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### EDSON Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff was so welcoming and the security guy offered to wash my car. Very quiet place and accommodates all age groups ##### EDSON Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake Dec 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were really friendly and other guests. Great location, decent price. I would definitely book again if I was ever in the area. It was very close to the airport/shopping malls. Thank you ##### Jake Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elmarie Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort La Mer is always my preferred accommodation for all my business trips to Richards Bay, thanks for this trip again ##### Elmarie Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jan Sep 16, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible Room My client complained as it wasn't the first time he stayed at this guest house. Both times the rooms were terrible. He said the room he received this time was better but there was a bad smell coming from the shower that he had to sleep with the windows open. He informed the management but the attitude was that nothing would be done about it. ##### Jan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Craig Dec 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Overall, a pleasant place to stay, Very pleasant host and staff. Area is more industrial than anticipated but great beach, harbour and golf course. Air con needs to be more efficient for those not used to the humidity and a lick of paint wouldn’t go amiss, together with a barrier between the bathroom and the rest of the area. I guess I’m just used to UK regulations but it would be a positive step for me. ##### Craig Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard Feb 9, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good hotel, nice people The lodge is in a quiet street, and has a nice setting with trees and bushes to give a country feel. It's well maintained, and there's lots of space in the lounge, kitchen, dining room ##### richard Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### nonkululeko Dec 28, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was amazing ,I can refer other people to come and stay there ##### nonkululeko Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### BEATRICE Dec 26, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hôtel médiocre, à la réputation surfaite Hôtel à éviter, qui confirme la mauvaise impression qu'on a dès l'arrivée au parking, jonché d'ordures et de déchets, une honte. La chambre est dépourvue de toute facilité ( pas de frigidaire, pas de micro ondes, aucune bouteille d'eau à disposition....), la notre ne correspondait pas à notre réservation, et était en outre bruyante, d'autant qu'elle était proche de la piscine. Enfin, le petit déjeuner coûte 10 euros par personne celui met le prix de la chambre à 100 euros tout de même et elle est loin de les valoir. On ne s'y arrêtera plus jamais. ##### BEATRICE Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Abraham Nov 21, 2019 ##### Abraham Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivan Nov 4, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ivan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017