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La Mer Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Richards Bay B&B

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Interior
Buffet
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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14 Koorsboom, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Boardwalk Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Richards Bay Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room (Self Catering)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room (Self Catering)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room (or Single)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (or Single)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

In suburbs.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Richards Bay B&B, you'll find University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus and City of uMhlathuze Municipality. Boardwalk Mall and Netcare The Bay Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • City of uMhlathuze Municipality - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Plaza Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Richards Bay Library - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Richards Bay Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

La Mer Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Richards Bay B&B
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at La Mer Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Richards Bay bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
La Mer Lodge offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Richards Bay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Mer Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Mer Lodge Richards Bay
Mer Lodge
Mer Richards Bay
La Mer Lodge Richards Bay
La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast
La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Mer Lodge to the airport?

La Mer Lodge is 4 mi (10-min drive) away from the Richards Bay (RCB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Lodge?

As of Sep 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Lodge on Sep 11, 2025 start from $61.49, 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 La Mer Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Mer Lodge.

How close is La Mer Lodge to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 4.6 mi (13-min drive) from Alkandstrand Beach.

Does La Mer Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Mer Lodge, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 60 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at La Mer Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Tusk Umfolozi Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at La Mer Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Mer Lodge?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does La Mer Lodge have a pool?

La Mer Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does La Mer Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is La Mer Lodge to downtown Richards Bay?

La Mer Lodge is 1.4 mi away from Richards Bay.

La Mer Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDSON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming and the security guy offered to wash my car. Very quiet place and accommodates all age groups
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Mer is always my preferred accommodation for all my business trips to Richards Bay, thanks for this trip again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and other guests. Great location, decent price. I would definitely book again if I was ever in the area. It was very close to the airport/shopping malls. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible Room

My client complained as it wasn't the first time he stayed at this guest house. Both times the rooms were terrible. He said the room he received this time was better but there was a bad smell coming from the shower that he had to sleep with the windows open. He informed the management but the attitude was that nothing would be done about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Abraham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall, a pleasant place to stay,

Very pleasant host and staff. Area is more industrial than anticipated but great beach, harbour and golf course. Air con needs to be more efficient for those not used to the humidity and a lick of paint wouldn’t go amiss, together with a barrier between the bathroom and the rest of the area. I guess I’m just used to UK regulations but it would be a positive step for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

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

Good hotel, nice people

The lodge is in a quiet street, and has a nice setting with trees and bushes to give a country feel. It's well maintained, and there's lots of space in the lounge, kitchen, dining room

10/10 Excellent

nonkululeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing ,I can refer other people to come and stay there

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

BEATRICE

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

Hôtel médiocre, à la réputation surfaite

Hôtel à éviter, qui confirme la mauvaise impression qu'on a dès l'arrivée au parking, jonché d'ordures et de déchets, une honte. La chambre est dépourvue de toute facilité ( pas de frigidaire, pas de micro ondes, aucune bouteille d'eau à disposition....), la notre ne correspondait pas à notre réservation, et était en outre bruyante, d'autant qu'elle était proche de la piscine. Enfin, le petit déjeuner coûte 10 euros par personne celui met le prix de la chambre à 100 euros tout de même et elle est loin de les valoir. On ne s'y arrêtera plus jamais.