Ridgeview Lodge

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

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Garden
Garden
Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Durban Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Durban Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • uShaka Marine World
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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).

What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Durban Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bootlegger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stella Athletic Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬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

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, Diners Club, Eurocard, and Barclaycard.

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.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ridgeview Lodge to the airport?

Ridgeview Lodge is 24.1 mi (25-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 Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on Sep 10, 2025 start from $56.49, 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.

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 4.2 mi (7-min drive) from Durban Beach and 9.9 mi (20-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks 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.