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The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Richards Bay guest house

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a wooden slatted roof, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows providing natural light, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door.
A covered balcony with a view of a swimming pool and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Place, Richards Bay Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alkandstrand Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Enseleni Nature Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a swimming pool.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A bedroom with a large window, a wooden headboard, and two nightstands.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of palm trees through a sliding door.

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

In Richards Bay .You'll find Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Richards Bay guesthouse. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Umlalazi Nature Reserve - 54 min drive - 40.3 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Guesthouse

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Richards Bay guest house
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ridge Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Richards Bay guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ridge Guesthouse offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Richards Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 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 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Ridge Guesthouse Richards
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Ridge Guesthouse Richards Bay
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ridge Guesthouse to the airport?

The Ridge Guesthouse is 7.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Richards Bay (RCB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ridge Guesthouse on Aug 12, 2026 start from $110, 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 Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

The Ridge Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Ridge Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Alkandstrand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ridge Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

The Ridge Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ridge Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Tusk Umfolozi Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ridge Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a pool?

The Ridge Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Ridge Guesthouse to downtown Richards Bay?

The Ridge Guesthouse is 1.4 mi away from Meer En See.

The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the harbour. Food is good with a nice menu
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Must stay

Outstanding views , rooms and staff. Don’t be fooled by the ‘guesthouse’ description. This is as good as any place to stay and far removed from the self deprecating description.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy evenings.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023