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The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Richards Bay with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Nestled in a serene setting, The Ridge Guesthouse offers an inviting atmosphere with a cozy coffee shop and tranquil garden. Connect to WiFi or relax by the outdoor pool. Enjoy convenient amenities like dry cleaning services and free self parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zululand Yacht Club - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 22 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Guesthouse

Property highlights
At The Ridge Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ridge Guesthouse offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ridge Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ridge Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Guesthouse?

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 The Ridge Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Ridge Guesthouse located?

Situated in Richards Bay, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

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

6/10 Okay

Andre

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

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