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The Ridge Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reception
Building design
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cnr Mandela Street & N4 Highway, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, 1034
  • Place, Highveld Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Ridge Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Martlestreet Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Emalahleni

In Emalahleni .At this hotel, you'll be steps from The Ridge Casino and within a 10-minute walk of Highveld Mall. Martlestreet Park and Martiestreet Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Highveld Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Ridge Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Martlestreet Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Martiestreet Park - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Middelburg Mall - 21 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Ridge Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Ridge Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
The Ridge Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. The Ridge Hotel also features a vending machine, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Emalahleni hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Ridge Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. This Emalahleni hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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The RidgePoint Hotel
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  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 11 reviews
$62 nightly
The price is $71
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (102 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Ridge Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Ridge

Southern Sun Ridge Hotel

Southern Sun Ridge Hotel Witbank

Southern Sun Ridge Witbank

The Ridge Hotel

The Ridge Hotel Hotel

Southern Sun The Ridge

The Ridge Hotel Emalahleni

The Ridge Hotel Hotel Emalahleni

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ridge Hotel to the airport?

The Ridge Hotel is 76 mi (80-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ridge Hotel?

As of May 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ridge Hotel on May 29, 2026 start from $83, 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 The Ridge Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ridge Hotel.

Does The Ridge Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Ridge Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ridge Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Ridge Casino (1-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ridge Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Ridge Hotel have a pool?

The Ridge Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Ridge Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is The Ridge Hotel to downtown Emalahleni?

The Ridge Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Emalahleni.

The Ridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KABELO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elzabe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conditions of room could improve - very old and needs attendtion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025