Affordable Hotels in Richards Bay for Every Budget

Overlooking Richards Bay, BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers stylish accommodations in the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront area. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers large, elegantly furnished rooms that boast views of the waterfront and bay area. All rooms include private bathrooms, king-size beds, air conditioning, and a satellite TV. The hotel's Ship to Shore Restaurant features an open plan design where guests can enjoy watching meals being prepared. Full English breakfast, lunch and dinner served everyday. Guests can unwind while sipping sundowners on the pool deck that overlooks the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront. The swimming pool features a seating pool area where guests can enjoy meals or drinks while relaxing in shallow waters.

- "This hotel offers a beautiful stay with amazing staff" - "I don’t believe the hospitality I got was so fantastic and I was so comfortable" - "Excellent" - "exquisite hotel" - "Good stay at the hotel" - "Enjoyed my stay" - "Overall an acceptsble stay. I will continue to support this establishment." - "Good" - "Not too bad bt was not impressed bt the scenario of breakfast because i know it was included when I"

Hotel in Richards Bay with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and self parking.
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richards Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great hotel with some nice restaurants close by. Good choice between Umhlanga and St Lucia if touring. " - "The hotel was very clean and everyone was very kind and helpful. The only issue we had is that we were double billed since when we checked in they said we did not pay via Expedia. Working with my credit card company to get reimbursed." - "The trip was amazing, the hotel tremendously satisfying, and the employees were very professional. Will stay again"

Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Premier Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. The mosaic pool of Premier Hotel The Richards is bordered by a terracotta deck and palm shrubs. Guests can train at the gym, relax in the garden Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the elegant setting of the restaurant, and a 24-hour room service is available for private meals. The Ladies Bar has a rustic feel, with stone walls and leather chairs. Colorful blankets and antique lamps create a homely atmosphere in Premier Hotel’s rooms. Satellite TV and a laptop safe box are standard, and some rooms feature a flat-screen TV. A 90-minute drive from Durban, Premier Hotel The Richards is 1.9 mi from the beach of Alkantstrand. Mzingazi Golf Estate is less than 1.2 mi away. NOTICE: Hotel Renovations 1 April 2025 - 1 December 2025 During this period,all dining services will be available at our nearby sister property, The Bayshore Hotel. For guests’ convenience, a shuttle service will operate every 10 minutes between The Richards Hotel and The Bayshore Hotel. Meal service times at The Bayshore Hotel: Breakfast: 06:30 AM – 10:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM Dinner: 06:30 PM – 10:00 PM

- "I enjoyed everything it was awesome" - "Exceptional Service!" - "Amazing amazing amazing" - "It was great" - "Good" - "Decent stay, but there were building renovations happening" - "Medium" - "There are in Richards Bay much better options than this hotel !" - "I think it is a good thing that the hotel is undergoing renovations,it's much needed." - "We understand you are renovating but we wasn't informed before."

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, massage/treatment rooms, and 24-hour room service.
Premier Hotel The Richards offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Fantastic Hotel and Spa. The meals, both breakfast and dinner were first class." - "I have only in the last year of so discovered the Premier Hotel chain and I have had each and every time an exceptional experience. I travel a great deal with my work and I have a found a few hotels around the world that I look forward to staying at and this hotel chain is one of them. I arrived on the 12 May in the evening and was provided with a room that was a pleasure to return to each day. It was tastefully decorated wth a bathtub, shower, basic, etc with plenty of towels and other bathroom comforts. My room had a large size bed with pillows and more pillows. I had a fridge and a well stocked coffee and cookie station. My room overlooked a beautiful lush garden and my internet was strong and fast.... That evening i enjoyed a buffet dinner that had a large selection of food dishes for me (I am a vegetarian) and the staff were highly attentive to my dining needs. In the morning I was pleasantly surprised with another large selection of breakfast options and during my meal the General Manager ( a real gentleman) came and introduced himself to me and was genuinely interested in my experience at the hotel.... Unfortunately for me, I had left my lights on and my car would not start.... I went to see the general manager about the situation and he said "no problem' we are here to help... Now I have never been in a hotel where a GM rolls up his sleeves and pushes a car for a guest but I can assure you that this is the kind of man that the GM is....Although we could not get the ca"

B&B Hotel Esikhaleni enjoys a location in eSikhawini, 14 miles from Ongoye Forest and 16 miles from Mtunzini Country Club. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The accommodation features full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The units at the bed and breakfast feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with walk-in shower and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. If you'd prefer to cook in the comfort of your own space, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities. In addition to an outdoor pool, the bed and breakfast also provides kids pool. Enseleni Nature Reserve is 17 miles from B&B Hotel Esikhaleni, while Richards Bay Country Club is 18 miles away. Richards Bay Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Breakfast • Business Services • Air Conditioner • Transportation/Shuttle • Other • Guest Services • Parking • Child Friendly • Sports/Activities • Pool • Security/Safety • Smoking

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a restaurant
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, conference space, and concierge services.
Imvubu Lodge offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richards Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Really enjoyed this destination. Access to the beach. Lovely swimming pools, great restaurant. Rooms were clean comfortable, simple and maintained. I know this hotel changed from protea to three cities and some of the earlier reviews left me anxious as to what I would find. We had two chalets. Both comfortable and clean and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks three cities - nicely done. We would come again." - "was amazing the nature vibe and open view of the sea lovely "

Located in Richards Bay, within 5.3 miles of Enseleni Nature Reserve and 15 miles of Richards Bay Country Club, Thembela Hotel & Conference Venue has accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The hotel provides garden views and a grill. At the hotel, all rooms include a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Thembela Hotel & Conference Venue have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Richards Bay Golf Driving Range is 16 miles from Thembela Hotel & Conference Venue, while Kwambonambi Golf Club is 16 miles away. Richards Bay Airport is 14 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Oceanfront • Business Services • Transportation/Shuttle • Sports/Activities • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Restaurant • Ocean View • Guest Services • Balcony/Terrace • Breakfast • Security/Safety • Fireplace/Heating

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Amazing hotel and very affordable rates. Close to a gorgeous beach, restaurants and shops. The staff was very helpful and very friendly. We loved the pool, snooker table and darts. Very clean and tidy we will be visiting them again. Only downside is the cost of food at their restaurant but nearby restaurants are very cheap." - "Amazing" - "Amazing with little improvement needs on air conditioning, not sinus friendly. " - "The inn was absolutely amazing the service the staff and the food was five 🌟 star."

Located directly on Richards Bay, Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, an outdoor pool and an elegant restaurant. Richards Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive away. All the rooms at Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay are air-conditioned, and are equipped with satellite TV, writing desks and tea/coffee makers. Guests can relax with a drink at the Oasis Bar, or enjoy buffet or à la carte local specialties at the hotel’s restaurant. The Umfolozi Game Reserve is about a one-hour drive from Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay. Durban is a 2-hour drive away.

- "Lovely property and friendly staff" - "Minor glitches that almost ruined my stay." - "It was okay"

Hotel in Richards Bay with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and spa services.
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Richards Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The service was awesome. Staff extremely helpful. Thanks for a nice stay." - "Lovely hotel and pleasant staff. Unfortunately the Gym is in terrible condition and the equipment is not operational" - "Our stay can only be summed up as horrible experience with no water coming out on the bathtub while basin had albeit cold. Dirty too. In the morning, we were moved to a better room but lower than the package we had paid for." - "I booked online 2 rooms for 4 people. The booking was confirmed they sent us email Indeed it was two rooms one with a king bed and the other with 2 double beds. The day before the trip we received on other email confirming our booking. When we arrived at the reception they said the is no room under my name I showed them the email they asked me to forward the email to them, after a while everything that was written on the email changed and the room was one room with 2 bedrooms, I asked them how did they changed it. They said it's the email I sent to them, I asked if it is possible to share a room with kids, non responded to that, we had to leave and find the place that would accommodate us and kids. We were so dissapoited about their doing"

Imvubu Lodge is located less than 0.6 mi from the beach and just under 5 mi from Richards Bay. It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and a sunny terrace. Imvubu Lodge offers air-conditioned chalets complete with wooden décor with local touches. Each has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Most have barbecue facilities and a fully-equipped kitchen. Breakfast is served daily, which can also be taken in the room. It has 2 restaurants, including the Sun Downer Deck and Bar with panoramic sea views and à la carte dining. Activities in the area include golf at Richards Bay Driving Range and shopping at Meerensee Mall, both less than 0.9 mi away from the hotel. Imvubu Lodge is 7.5 mi from Richards Bay Airport. The hotel also offers 24-hour security and free parking.

Internet • Ocean View • Air Conditioner • Kitchen • Breakfast • Oceanfront • Laundry • Wheelchair Accessible • Parking • Child Friendly • Smoking • View

Hotel in Richards Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Road Lodge Richards Bay offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations are furnished with unspecified sofa beds. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Richards Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Very nice, room was clean with an excellent bathroom. Nicely located with no noise and disturbances. Clean and safe parking and grounds..would definetaly stay there again." - "Awesome" - "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. "

Splendid Inn Bayshore is located 0.7 mi away from the beaches of the Indian Ocean, in Richards Bay. It features a garden with a swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. Each unit at The Splendid Inn Bayshore features views of the garden and is modernly decorated. All of them have private bathrooms and include a satellite TV and a telephone. The restaurant features menus with roast meats and other regional delicacies. A breakfast is served every day upon request. Characteristic braai barbecue facilities are also available. Several nature and wildlife excursions can be arranged by the property upon request. Guests can also relax in the loungers by the pool and enjoy the garden and the sun. Tusk Umfolozi Casino in Empangeni is 14 mi away and the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Center is 5.6 mi away. The Tuzi Gazi Waterfront and the Small Craft Harbor are less than 3.1 mi away. Richards Bay Airport is 6.8 mi away and the property offers a shuttle service upon request.

- "we had an amazing weekend away. it was breath taking staying at Bayshore." - "the perfect vacation" - "Everything was good" - "We had a good stay , I have been into places where we paid far more than what we paid here but the services was not as e" - "My stay was good housekeeping was great but again the security Mr Mthethwa or something the day security he was the best" - "My stay here is always amazing and the Staff makes it extra special"

Located in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 1640 ft from Sports Complex, Gecko Inn features a year-round outdoor pool, barbecue and gym. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. There is laundry services available if required. An iron, ironing board and hairdryer are available on request. Gecko Inn features free WiFi. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Medicross Clinic is 0.6 mi from Gecko Inn, while Richard Bay Hospital is 0.7 mi away.

- "I'll definitely come with my family next time" - "Good" - "I had a pleasant stay and will definitely go back to Gecko the next time I am around Richardsbay" - "Easy living" - "It was great weekend stay" - "Excellent of you stay away from the noisy area" - "Excellente expérience" - "Fair"

Located in Richards Bay, a 5-minute walk from Alkantstrand Beach, The Bay View Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. All rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. Guests at The Bay View Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richards Bay, like windsurfing, snorkeling and canoeing. Richards Bay Country Club is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Richards Bay Golf Driving Range is 2.1 miles away. Richards Bay Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

- "Very good" - "Everything was fine except dirty undies we got in th the room also the towels were less then the guests" - "Well Impressed" - "BAY VIEW THE GREAT ESCAPE" - "Will be staying with them from now on!" - "I really enjoyed to visit your hotel" - "The stay was really good, we relaxed and enjoyed the time at the pool. The hotel is situated well" - "It was lovely, thank you" - "Very accommodating and comfortable hotel that made our short visit to Richards Bay most pleasant. Very satisfied with ou"

Located in Richards Bay, 1.1 miles from Alkantstrand Beach, La Rochelle Inn provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star inn offers a bar. The inn has pool views, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. The inn will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop and a toaster. All guest rooms include a closet. Richards Bay Country Club is 1.6 miles from La Rochelle Inn, while Richards Bay Golf Driving Range is 1.8 miles away. Richards Bay Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

- "Lovely!" - "Pleasant and safe. Adequate."

SUN1 Richards Bay offers air-conditioned rooms in Richards Bay. The property is around 1312 feet from Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Center and 5.6 mi from Enseleni Nature Reserve. Local points of interest like Lake Mzingazi and Meer n See Shopping Center are reachable within 1.8 mi and 3.7 mi, respectively. The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day. Richards Bay Campus University of Zululand is 14 mi from the property.

- "I had a great time" - "Well rested after my stay." - "Need to look at serving breakfast" - "Pleasant stay I had" - "Calm and affordable place" - "Our stay was good no complaints, just the bed was not good." - "It's wasn't bad only towels problems" - "No soup on bathroom zircon is bad"

Ekhaya Sun Hotel offers accommodations in Richards Bay, 17 miles from Richards Bay Country Club and 17 miles from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range. With free private parking, the property is 13 miles from Ongoye Forest and 15 miles from Mtunzini Country Club. Guests can enjoy river views. The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a fridge. At the condo hotel, the units come with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the condo hotel. Enseleni Nature Reserve is 17 miles from Ekhaya Sun Hotel, while Kwambonambi Golf Club is 28 miles away. Richards Bay Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Child Friendly • Parking • Security/Safety

No detail is overlooked at this charming and upscale place to stay.

Fire extinguisher • Outdoor dining area • Dedicated workspace • Wifi • Exterior security cameras on property • TV • First aid kit • Free parking on premises • Air conditioning • Beach access – Beachfront