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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens

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A garden pathway leading to a wooden bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick staircase.
A brick house with a covered porch, a palm tree, and a garden with lavender.
A large, two-story house with a brick exterior, a green roof, and a brick chimney. There is a covered walkway leading to the front door, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.
Two glasses of beer on a coaster at a bar with shelves of bottles in the background.
A two-story house with a swimming pool and a patio area with lounge chairs and a red umbrella.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, University of KwaZulu-Natal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban University of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durban Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bench, and a door with a number.

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durban

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Durban guesthouse, you'll find Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban University of Technology. Also, Sahara Stadium Kingsmead is within 3 miles (5 km) and Durban Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Musgrave Centre - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Durban University of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Internet Cafe - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pedros Chicken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Milky Lane - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circus Circus Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

4-star guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ridgeview Lodge. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1930
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ridgeview Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Durban guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 230.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 230.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ridgeview Lodge to the airport?

Ridgeview Lodge is 24.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeview Lodge?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on Aug 11, 2026 start from $73, including 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.

Does Ridgeview Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Ridgeview Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 420 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Ridgeview Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) from Durban Beach and 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Dairy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ridgeview Lodge offer free breakfast?

Ridgeview Lodge offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Ridgeview Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Ridgeview Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Ridgeview Lodge to downtown Durban?

Ridgeview Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Berea.

Ridgeview Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Excellent service

Excellent service, with host going the extra mile to ensure thier guests are well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zaheera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostess. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed and a beautiful house. We had a room with a view of the harbour. The rooms are air conditioned which is essential in Durban in December.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roshan

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

Pleasant stay at ridge view lodge

Had a nice garden room with privacy. Neat well kept rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sifundile

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

Perfect stay, efficient, friendly, accommodating.

It was very good, thanks Magda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul Michael

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

Homely and Friendly

Ridgeview always exceeds my expectations and is the only place I stay when in Durban
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not quite what we were expecting

welcoming hostess. Good views. Good breakfast. Room a bit run down. The photos of this B&B show the rooms in a much better condition than they really are.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JADE

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

Just wonderful

Great guesthouse with excellent management. Very friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. It was a last minute booking, but they were ready for us within 30 minutes. Good Bar, Excellent views and delicious breakfast. Thoroughly recommend and will be back!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

André Sorio

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

Recomendo

Modelo amigável de hotelaria. O casal proprietário se esforça pra deixar todo.mundo à vontade e ajudar nas dúvidas normais do turista. Quarto amplo e tudo muito limpo. Bar completo e café da manhã caprichado. E a vista da varanda deixa toda a cidade de Durban aos pés dos hóspedes. Muito legal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice view, lovely pool and clean and appealing looking rooms. The hostess was kind but very energetic and eager to check up on you often. We felt a bit stressed by this and would have wished to be left on our selves. The breakfast was really nice and the location is good. Also a huge plus is that you get a parking spot at the hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A great little guest house

so pleased we stayed at Ridgeview lodge , will always remember the helpfulness of Tosca and Gary , their wealth of knowledge for local places to eat and their friendliness , we would not hesitate to stay here next time .
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant time
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Refiloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Quality of service

I didn't enjoy my stay at the lodge as the rules made my stay very uncomfortable.As I was not in the position to change them I had to stay only one day out of the seven days that I paid for without any refund. I wish all the lodge and hotels can make access on the rules and any other information before one can book(on line booking)so that one can make a decision being aware of everything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Not Provided

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

Home Coming at Riedgeview Lodge

The managers (Garry and Torska) were really great and fiendly. they called immediately after booking and enquired about time of my arrival to make my arrival smooth. They are really very friendly and would really make you feel at home. it is a homely lodge.
Verified review

8/10 Good

ni

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

A very needed and peaceful "Time Out"

A relaxing time in a very peaceful environment with friendly staff and welcoming attitude that makes you feel like family. Being a very busy career woman who is also studying part, this was a very welcome break from all chaos and stress with a loved one.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst place we have ever stayed at!

First, this is not a lodge but a two-floor guesthouse, the owners live upstairs. Second, of the owners is intrusive. She took it upon herself to come into our room while we were having dinner to move my cloths from the chair to my suite case, we had hung wet cloths on the bathroom hooks that she moved to the shower floor so she could hang the dry towels we'd left on the bed. Third, there was an "honesty" policy regarding drinks from the bar--pay for what you drink--but the liquor cabinet was locked with a note to call the owners when we wanted a drink. I called to request an Amerula at 20:00 and indicated I may want another in an hour. She rudely told me she could serve it now, because she wasn't going to come back down later. I had to Then she told another guest how to poor gin for a G&T that she had watched them on the camera do it wrong! Lastly, on the day we were checking out we had a long drive, we wanted to enjoy breakfast then relax in the room for an hour until check out time at 10AM. Instead we had our beds stripped at 8AM while we ate, the AC was turned off and she took the remote so we could not turn it back on. Our things were still in the room! We asked the housekeeper about it, she apologized and said those were her instructions, but she had not taken the remote. After breakfast instead of a relaxing hour to sort out our luggage and review the map for our drive to the next town, we were made to feel uncomfortable and were covered in sweat from the hot room.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimin

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

Perfect.

Clean, Service, Breakfast... Everything Perfect! I will Stay Ridgeview Lodge again if I visit to Durban.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mari

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

Perfect place to stay in Durban

This is a very nice and safe place to stay in Durban with a great view. The owners are very helpful:)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon

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

Excellent location just outside Durban

Excellent venue, value for money, rooms a little small but consistent with the price. Superb views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manfred Johannsen

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

Jederzeit wieder

Sehr gutes Frühstück,große und saubere Zimmer,zentral gelegen,supernettes Betreiber Ehepaar,jederzeit wieder
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NH

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

A great guest house

Gary & Tosca were both very welcoming, very friendly and very helpful. Ridgeview is well located, beautifully furnished and has lovely views over the harbour area. The breakfast was first class. Our room was a little on the small side, but we were only there for one night and it had everything you would want for a comfortable stay. we would certainly stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

Great durban spot

Best breakfast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent B&B

It is hard to criticise and find fault with this establishment - it has everything one needs from a superb & safe location, quality furnishings, spacious rooms, facilities such as swimming pool & bar to the excellent personal service provided by the highly professional & knowledgeable owners, Gary & Tosca. I would have no hesitation in going back to Ridgeview & wouldn't deem it necessary to scour other B&B's - unreservedly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon Trippett

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

Ridgeview Lodge

Once again, The Ridgeview Lodge met the high standards it sets itself in terms of convenience and comfort. I arrived a little exhausted but was greeted and checked in without fuss within minutes I was having a very nice shower. A friendly drink at the bar, easy internet access and into a comfortable bed. Breakfast was served again without fuss and the food would not have been out of place at a Grand Hotel. I cannot fault this hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

A great place to stay

Riverview lodge is a great place to see Durban, there is a great view of Durban harbour and Gary and Tosca are the ideal hosts. Access to city centre easy as african taxi's operate one block away outside Augustine hospital for a cost of 5 rand per trip, once down town you can pay 15 rand for a full day pass on the pick up and go bus which stops at all the places that you would like to see. If you want a comfortable informative safe place to stay, I fully recommend this hotel.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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