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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale suburban guesthouse near Durban Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Sundeck
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Popular LocationDurban Botanical Gardens3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationuShaka Marine World7 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
Emakhosini Hotel on East
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (5)
The price is AU$49
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Emakhosini Hotel on East

About the area

Durban

At Ridgeview Lodge you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Durban Botanical Gardens and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Durban University of Technology. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Durban guest house include Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Durban Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 5 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 7 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 7 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min walk
  • Olive and Oil - Glenwood - 16 min walk
  • Stella Sports - 15 min walk
  • Mooki Noodle Bar - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 2 min drive

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

Upscale suburban guesthouse near Durban Botanical Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ridgeview Lodge. An area shuttle within 5 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1930
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ridgeview Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Durban guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Building
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 available for ZAR 230.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 230.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and Barclaycard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in January.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yep, Ridgeview Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeview Lodge?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on 16 May 2024 start from AU$115.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ridgeview Lodge?

The closest beach to Ridgeview Lodge is Durban Beach (5.3 km).

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Ridgeview Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What makes Ridgeview Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ridgeview Lodge.

Does Ridgeview Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ridgeview Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Excellent service, with host going the extra mile to ensure thier guests are well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay at ridge view lodge
Had a nice garden room with privacy. Neat well kept rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sifundile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay, efficient, friendly, accommodating.
It was very good, thanks Magda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely and Friendly
Ridgeview always exceeds my expectations and is the only place I stay when in Durban
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not quite what we were expecting
welcoming hostess. Good views. Good breakfast. Room a bit run down. The photos of this B&B show the rooms in a much better condition than they really are.

10/10 Excellent

JADE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wonderful
Great guesthouse with excellent management. Very friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. It was a last minute booking, but they were ready for us within 30 minutes. Good Bar, Excellent views and delicious breakfast. Thoroughly recommend and will be back!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice view, lovely pool and clean and appealing looking rooms. The hostess was kind but very energetic and eager to check up on you often. We felt a bit stressed by this and would have wished to be left on our selves. The breakfast was really nice and the location is good. Also a huge plus is that you get a parking spot at the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great little guest house
so pleased we stayed at Ridgeview lodge , will always remember the helpfulness of Tosca and Gary , their wealth of knowledge for local places to eat and their friendliness , we would not hesitate to stay here next time .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant time