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BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats. - BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay (Richards Bay)
A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area. - BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay (Richards Bay)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view. - BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay (Richards Bay)
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Take advantage of a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and a garden at BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Harbor view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Harbor view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Harbor view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Richards Bay, BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is near the beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Empangeni Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Richards Bay Game Reserve and Enseleni Nature Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
Map
Corner of Bridgetown & Pioneer Road, TuziGazi Waterfront, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901

What's nearby

  • Naval Island
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall
    11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
    20 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino
    28 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Umlalazi Nature Reserve
    53 min drive - 39.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mariners Seafood Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Wimpy
    10 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    17 min drive
  • Strandloper
    6 min drive
  • Ijusi
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 35 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 117.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 950.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 117.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 35 per stay
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 950.00 (subject to availability)

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 35 per stay.

What time is check-in at BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 950.00 (subject to availability).

Does BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Pelican Island and Naval Island. Zululand Yacht Club and Richards Bay Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with some nice restaurants close by. Good choice between Umhlanga and St Lucia if touring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LENTON

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

Passover

The trip was amazing, the hotel tremendously satisfying, and the employees were very professional. Will stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is modern and unique in its presentation. Nice views from the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and everyone was very kind and helpful. The only issue we had is that we were double billed since when we checked in they said we did not pay via Expedia. Working with my credit card company to get reimbursed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter-John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean but poorly laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. There was not much to do in the area. This could possibly be different in summer vs winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Past its best

Hotel is looking very tired and shabby in many areas. Needs a deep clean as a minimum, or better a full refurb
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

CBN

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

Had better days

We had a good room qand very friendly and helpful staff. The generator during loadshedding periods was a bit noisy and loud music most of the time from somewhere below my room. The breakfast is by far lacking especially if you see what you pay for it. I would say the place is a bit overpriced g=for what it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kholiswa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service look into the breakfast issue

Comfortable stay, service is excellent. Foyer carpets are very dirty which resulted in my Sinus acting up. Please look into carpet cleaning. Worse part is the fact that the hotel is pricey however I don’t understand the concept of still having to pay for breakfast aside even worse for it to be R220 per person for people that have booked
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ShirleyAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi was not dying at all. The room needed a microwave. The ppl that would come to clean never washed the shower glass doors or the windows. I had to frequently remind them to change my linen. The room was extremely stuffy. The food downstairs was terrible and mostly cold. I would not recommend for a tourist that are use to temporary housing back in the states. Definitely not worth the cost, could have gotten something cheaper for the same kind of stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bruce and Jody

Liked: Staff & service

Bad night with Club next door

The wifi password in the room did not work, we were given 1 bath towel for 2 if us. We did not sleep at all as the room was not soundproof and we listened to the loud club music until the Club closed early hours. Sound proofing needs to be attended to. There were mussel shells left on an ornament in the room from someone having eaten their meal, leaving shells on the ornament and they were not cleared away. Balcony is covered in water puddles so could not use it. Hotel staff everywhere are friendly and helpful just the loud noise making it impossible to sleep and a few cleanliness pointers bring everything down unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Khethelihle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A short one night stay. It was pleasant. The meals lacked value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Pedro Maggio

Convenient hotel. Good location and close to decent restaurants. When I checked in on the Sunday, 8th March 2020 the receptionist could have been friendlier but otherwise I had a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent and it’s peaceful place to come to. Nice pool so pack swimwear.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient hotel Bar and breakfast well done
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Poor stay

Did not enjoy my stay. Wifi was not working. Safe was locked in the room. Invoice could not be provided on check-in even though payment was taken before I arrived ( payment was supposed to be at the hotel). Staff did not respond to my concerns. Totally unhappy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice waterfront hotel next to a range of restaurants overlooking yacht harbour
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fit for purpose but expensive
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019