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Guesthouse in Richards Bay with airport shuttle service and an outdoor pool

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June 2025

July 2025

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free airport shuttle
Bar
Pool
Breakfast available
Laundry

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Family Room

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

Richards Bay Library - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Plaza Bay - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
Boardwalk Mall - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
Richards Bay Park - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

Richards Bay (RCB) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive
‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Woodpecker Inn

Guesthouse in a rural location

At Woodpecker Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Wedding services and barbecue grills

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with grab bars near toilets
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Conference space

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
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.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

More

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome

2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Breakfast fee: approximately ZAR 95 per person

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

This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay

Woodpecker Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Woodpecker Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Woodpecker Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodpecker Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodpecker Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Woodpecker Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Woodpecker Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Netcare The Bay Hospital, Richards Bay Library, and Plaza Bay. City of uMhlathuze Municipality and Boardwalk Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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