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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Garden
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Place, West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of KwaZulu-Natal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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 Wi-Fi 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

  • West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Musgrave Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Durban University of Technology - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Olive And Oil - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pedros Chicken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Keys On Davenport - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
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.

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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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • 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 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$94.97, 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 Umhlanga Rocks Beach (14.7 km).

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Ridgeview Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from January to December.

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.