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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Garden
Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Ridgeview Lodge provides a quiet escape with its lush garden setting. Travelers can dine at the on-site restaurant, cool off in the seasonal pool, or relax on the terrace. The property offers free in-room WiFi and sits conveniently close to the Durban Botanical Gardens.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durban University of Technology - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Durban Beach - 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

  • ‪Olive And Oil - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saviour Brand Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stella Athletic Club - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Keys On Davenport - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near Durban Botanical Gardens
Located close to Durban University of Technology and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Ridgeview Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to laundry facilities and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Cable channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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

Pets not 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 230.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Ridgeview Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ridgeview Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Ridgeview Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 420 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ridgeview Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durban Botanical Gardens, Durban University of Technology, and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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