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Premier Hotel The Richards

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Premier Hotel The Richards

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property entrance
Suite, 1 King Bed | Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Overview of Premier Hotel The Richards

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
3 Hibberd Drive, Meerensee Richards Bay, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901
  • Popular LocationRichards Bay Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlkandstrand Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoardwalk Mall8 min drive
  • AirportRichards Bay (RCB)17 min drive

Room options

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Executive Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Interior

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Richards Bay hotel, you'll find Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Boardwalk Mall is within 6 miles (10 km) and Enseleni Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 17 min walk
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 4 min drive
  • Boardwalk Mall - 8 min drive
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 17 min drive
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • KFC - 9 min drive
  • Bronco Creek Spur - 9 min drive
  • Wimpy - 9 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 9 min drive

About this property

Premier Hotel The Richards

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool
Premier Hotel The Richards offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3918 square feet (364 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Premier Hotel The Richards. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3918 sq ft of conference space
  • 364 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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 onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 215 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 per person

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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
    Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Richards
Protea Richards
Premier Hotel Richards
Premier Richards
Premier The Richards Richards
Premier Hotel The Richards Hotel
Premier Hotel The Richards Richards Bay
Premier Hotel The Richards Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Premier Hotel The Richards to the airport?

Premier Hotel The Richards is 6.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Richards Bay (RCB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Hotel The Richards?

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Hotel The Richards on Apr 24, 2024 start from $61.18, 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 Premier Hotel The Richards have an airport shuttle?

Premier Hotel The Richards offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

How close is Premier Hotel The Richards to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Alkandstrand Beach.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Premier Hotel The Richards, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 215 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Premier Hotel The Richards?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Tusk Umfolozi Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Premier Hotel The Richards?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards have a pool?

Premier Hotel The Richards features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Premier Hotel The Richards to downtown Richards Bay?

Premier Hotel The Richards is 1.3 mi away from Meer En See.

Premier Hotel The Richards Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 79 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Thobile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nokukhanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sideshwar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Twin beds
We booked a 2 twin-bedded rooms but were given 2 rooms with double beds instead. This was not good, but 1 room was bedding was subsequently changed, and the twin beds emerged. Rooms were clean overall, although the sink in one room was not very clear, and water emptied slowly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pretty Nomlando

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

iNova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

thandeka a d

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Le Roux

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
Property was not clean. Stains/Marks on the floors in the foyer and in the room. Very noisy. No facilities/services available after 9pm, including no food/beverage. Very old and tired furniture. Staff seemed inconvenienced during check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Esona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021