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The Ridge Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Emalahleni with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Ridge Hotel. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, and manicures/pedicures.

Spa

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Emalahleni is home to The Ridge Hotel. Highveld Mall and Ben Fleur are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore eMalahleni Nature Reserve and C.R. Swart Natuurreservaat.
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Map
Cnr Mandela Street & N4 Highway, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, 1034

What's nearby

  • The Ridge Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Highveld Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Witbank Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Witbank Lake - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Middelburg Mall - 18 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Ridge Hotel. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Massage treatment rooms, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ridge Hotel offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is The Ridge Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ridge Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ridge Hotel located?

Situated in Emalahleni, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Ridge Casino and Highveld Mall. Martlestreet Park and Martiestreet Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Ridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
40 external reviews

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