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The spacious homestay is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay.

Richards Bay Game Reserve is 18 km from the homestay, while Richards Bay Campus University of Zululand is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Richards Bay Airport, 15 km from Chantelle's Overnight Room.

As a regular visitor for business, I’m always impressed by the cleanliness and friendly staff. Also, it seems since my last visit that the internet speed is now faster… 100Mbs up and down made my work transfers very easy.

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9.2
Superb
62 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Set in Richards Bay and only 5 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Wild Rocks offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The rooftop pool features a fence.

I liked everything about the place...The place was spotless staff was very friendly we really enjoyed to stay at Wild Rocks...definitely will recommend the place to people....

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8.3
Very good
141 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

All units in the homestay are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each unit has a private bathroom. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available each morning at the homestay.

I didn't like anything about the place anymore because of the treatment we received

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8.2
Very good
120 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Situated in Richards Bay, within 2.8 km of Alkantstrand Beach and 2.5 km of Richards Bay Country Club, Emangunini Guest house features accommodation with pool with a view as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.9 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service for guests.

Staff members were nice, Sifiso welcomed us very well , a place to consider again in my next Richards bay visit

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8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Facing the seafront, The Ridge Guesthouse is a guest house offering a 3-star accommodation in Richards Bay. It features pool with a view, garden and private parking. The property has pool and garden views, and is 400 metres from Alkantstrand Beach. The accommodation offers room service and a housekeeping service for guests.

The location was perfect I did not have breakfast at the facility

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8.5
Very good
223 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Located in Richards Bay, Nyathi Lodge provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and pool views. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features barbecue facilities and private parking.

My room was clean and comfortable. There was a kettle and choices of tea and coffee. The bathroom was large and very nice. The shower was hot and they provided shampoo and shower gel. There was a hairdryer too which came in handy. Dinner was good and they were able to take me to the airport in the morning.

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8
Very good
245 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Set 6.1 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Hillton Manor Guest House is a recently renovated 4-star accommodation in Richards Bay, boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and private parking. The property has lake and pool views, and is 6.5 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Everything about the place, the friendly staff❤️

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8.9
Fabulous
306 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Located in a quiet area of Richards Bay, 7 km from Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, DuneSide Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Everything was as advertised on Booking.com. Very clean, well maintained, friendly people. No bad surprises.

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8.9
Fabulous
117 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Featuring free WiFi, private parking and a garden, the recently renovated property of Golfview luxury apartment, offers accommodation in Richards Bay, 3.7 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 4 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range. The property is around 21 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve, 32 km from Kwambonambi Golf Club and 3.6 km from Lake Mzingazi.

This place is absolutely amazing! Super clean and modern, great costumer service from the host and the housekeepers, and its just 5m minutes drive to Richards Bay which has plenty of restaurants and shops. We definitely recommend this place 👌🏽

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8.8
Fabulous
58 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Located within 2 km of Alkantstrand Beach and 2.7 km of Richards Bay Country Club, Crayfish Creek Guest House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Richards Bay. The property features garden views and is 3 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range and 17 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve. The accommodation provides spa facilities, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The lodge was perfect as usual. Rooms were clean, spacious. Bathroom spotless. The host was very friendly and willing to be of any assistance. I highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and quiet. A home away from home.

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8.5
Very good
77 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

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  • The Ridge Guesthouse
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 223 reviews

    Facing the seafront, The Ridge Guesthouse is a guest house offering a 3-star accommodation in Richards Bay. It features pool with a view, garden and private parking.

    The beautiful view and the cleaness ...friendly staff....

  • Nyathi Lodge
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 245 reviews

    Located in Richards Bay, Nyathi Lodge provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and pool views.

    The staff was so welcoming, I wish I had to for longer

  • Hillton Manor Guest House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 306 reviews

    Set 6.1 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Hillton Manor Guest House is a recently renovated 4-star accommodation in Richards Bay, boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and private parking.

    Neat and tidy, stunning property, well looked after.

  • DuneSide Guest House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 117 reviews

    Located in a quiet area of Richards Bay, 7 km from Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, DuneSide Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the...

    very good breakfast, big balcony, beautiful garden.

  • Crayfish Creek Guest House
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 77 reviews

    Located within 2 km of Alkantstrand Beach and 2.7 km of Richards Bay Country Club, Crayfish Creek Guest House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Richards Bay.

    Friendly staff,clean facilities overall lovely stay.

  • M-crystals
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 121 reviews

    M-crystals, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is situated in Richards Bay, 13 km from Richards Bay Country Club, 13 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, as well as 15 km from...

    Great Place Value for money, nice location and great staff

  • iMpongo Royal Lodge
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 480 reviews

    Located in Richards Bay, 12 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 12 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, iMpongo Royal Lodge offers a garden and air conditioning.

    The place is very comfortable 😌 it serve my spirit.

  • Peace
    Breakfast options

    Situated in Richards Bay, Peace features accommodation with a pool with a view and pool views.

Save money on homestays in Richards Bay – budget options available!

  • Wild Rocks
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 141 reviews

    Set in Richards Bay and only 5 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Wild Rocks offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    The view was to die for . The place is nice and quiet

  • Golfview luxury apartment
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, private parking and a garden, the recently renovated property of Golfview luxury apartment, offers accommodation in Richards Bay, 3.7 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 4 km...

    The quietness and the service The place is beautiful

  • Xaba Guest Lodge
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 389 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Xaba Guest Lodge is a recently renovated guest house located in Richards Bay, 6.7 km from Richards Bay Country Club.

    The rooms were so much clean and the price was fair

  • Figtree Lane Lodge
    Budget options available

    Boasting a balcony with garden views, a private beach area and a garden, Figtree Lane Lodge can be found in Richards Bay, close to Alkantstrand Beach and 3 km from Richards Bay Country Club.

  • Rise and Shine Felixton
    Budget options available

    Set in Richards Bay, 22 km from Ongoye Forest and 23 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve, Rise and Shine Felixton offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • Airport Airbnb family units

    Situated 14 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Airport Airbnb family units features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Jnc Lodge
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 93 reviews

    Set just 8.4 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Jnc Lodge provides accommodation in Richards Bay with access to a casino, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    The space given by the staff they dnt bother always

  • Cozy Corner Guesthouse
    Budget options available

    Set in Richards Bay, 8.1 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 8.5 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, Cozy Corner Guesthouse offers air conditioning.

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  • Die Stoep
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Richards Bay, 3.3 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 3.7 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, Die Stoep offers a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Chantelle's Overnight Room
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews

    Chantelle's Overnight Room is situated in Richards Bay, 22 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve, 33 km from Kwambonambi Golf Club, as well as 3.6 km from Lake Mzingazi.

    Literally everything was on point had an amazing stay

  • Emangunini Guest house
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews

    Situated in Richards Bay, within 2.8 km of Alkantstrand Beach and 2.5 km of Richards Bay Country Club, Emangunini Guest house features accommodation with pool with a view as well as free private...

    Great Location. Friendly staff. Very clean rooms .

  • Minilitha Lodge
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 136 reviews

    Minilitha Lodge is set in Mandlazini close to Richards Bay Airport. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.

    Exceptional customer service and rooms are excellent

  • Mavundla guest house
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 41 reviews

    Located in Richards Bay, within 11 km of Richards Bay Country Club and 11 km of Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, Mavundla guest house provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private...

  • The Home
    Central location
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 226 reviews

    The Home, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Richards Bay, 8.5 km from Richards Bay Country Club, 8.8 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, as well as 12 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve...

    The lady who was hosting me, she was nice and friendly

  • Sodladla Guest House
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 54 reviews

    Set just 18 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Sodladla Guest House features accommodation in Richards Bay with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as private check-in and check-out.

    It was a bit far but nothing we couldn't handle

  • Hilton Gardens Guesthouse
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 65 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Hilton Gardens Guesthouse offers accommodation with terrace, around 10 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve. This guest house features accommodation with a patio.

    The place is well looked after and the hospitality was great 👍

  • Awethu Guest House
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 16 reviews

    8.3 km from Richards Bay Country Club, Awethu Guest House is a recently renovated property situated in Richards Bay and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

  • 66 Anglers Rod Guesthouse
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 51 reviews

    Situated 1.7 km from Richards Bay Country Club and 2.1 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range in Richards Bay, 66 Anglers Rod Guesthouse offers accommodation with a kitchen.

    The staff was very friendly and they made us feel very much at home. I would definitely go there again

  • Pammy Guest House
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 2 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Pammy Guest House is situated in Richards Bay, 15 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve and 26 km from Kwambonambi Golf Club.

  • Montreux
    Central location

    Montreux is set in Richards Bay, 3 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, 19 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve, and 30 km from Kwambonambi Golf Club.

  • B & H GUEST HOUSE

    Set in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal region, B & H GUEST HOUSE offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 25 km from Mtunzini Country Club and 30 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve...

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Homestays that guests love in Richards Bay

  • Avg. price/night: £36.62
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 75 reviews
    The tranquility of the area and Imtiaz was a great host..
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 15 reviews
    Good hosting. Clean and neat. Extended my stay because they helped me find extra hidden activities to do in Rbay.
    Sylvester
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £21.54
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 22 reviews
    Everything great host. Would come again.
    Mtungwazi12 Priscilla
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.30
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 117 reviews
    great place! great host!
    Tanya
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews
    Zibya khan was extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home, great hostess with a great sense of humor I will definitely recommend Thirty Two to colleagues and others that needs a great self catering unit thank you Zibya we will definitely stay there again without a doubt
    Anita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.70
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Definitely had a wonderful stay. Michael was a great host. Would definitely recommend.
    Carena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £29.30
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 123 reviews
    Spacious room, safe place. Good host.
    PHILANI
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.62
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 113 reviews
    Great host and perfect location
    Clarence
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews
    What a homely and friendly enviroment, with a great hostest.
    R
    Ryder
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews
    Everything, great host Lulu n Cindy are amazing. Cleanliness/They take good care of their guest. Awesome breakfast. Great staff as well, very friendly.Comfortable bed. Very clean linen.Quiet and peaceful suburb.The place is beautiful what you see in pictures is even better in person.WiFi , Dstv with a lot of channels.I miss the little dog.🎈
    Nomvelo Ngidi
    Young couple

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