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The Ridge Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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A modern bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a wooden shelf with towels. - The Ridge Guesthouse (Richards Bay)
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water. - The Ridge Guesthouse (Richards Bay)
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window. - The Ridge Guesthouse (Richards Bay)
A bathroom with a hand and body lotion dispenser, a glass, and a plant on the counter. - The Ridge Guesthouse (Richards Bay)
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and a towel rack. - The Ridge Guesthouse (Richards Bay)
Consider a stay at The Ridge Guesthouse and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Room options

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

A modern bathroom with a marble backsplash, a freestanding toilet, a glass-enclosed shower, and a vanity with a sink.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A bedroom with a large window, a wooden headboard, and two nightstands.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a wooden panel wall.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A set of toiletries including body lotion, body wash, and shampoo, along with a vanity kit.

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay is home to The Ridge Guesthouse. 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 Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Game Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
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1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pelican Island
    6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall
    12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
    21 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mariners Seafood Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Wimpy
    10 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Strandloper
    6 min drive
  • Ijusi
    4 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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 Lake Mzingazi are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andre

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

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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