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The Ridge Hotel

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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Cnr Mandela Street & N4 Highway, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, 1034
  • Place, Highveld Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Ridge Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Witbank Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a door.

Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Emalahleni

The Ridge Hotel places you steps from The Ridge Casino and within a 10-minute stroll of Highveld Mall. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. Plus you'll find free wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Emalahleni hotel include Martlestreet Park and Martiestreet Park.

What's nearby

  • Highveld Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Ridge Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Witbank Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Witbank Lake - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Middelburg Mall - 21 min drive - 29.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ridge Hotel

The Ridge Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. The Ridge Hotel also features a vending machine, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Emalahleni hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Ridge Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This Emalahleni hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (259 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Ridge Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Ridge
Southern Sun Ridge Hotel
Southern Sun Ridge Hotel Witbank
Southern Sun Ridge Witbank
The Ridge Hotel
The Ridge Hotel Hotel
Southern Sun The Ridge
The Ridge Hotel Emalahleni
The Ridge Hotel Hotel Emalahleni

Frequently asked questions

Is there a spa on site at The Ridge Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Ridge Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as Swedish massages.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ridge Hotel?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ridge Hotel on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$128, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ridge Hotel?

No, The Ridge Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ridge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ridge Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Ridge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great overnight stay nearby shopping centre easy to walk to.staff were great as was breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conditions of room could improve - very old and needs attendtion.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025