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The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Richards Bay with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Enjoy a tranquil view of the lush garden and pool from this balcony with a shaded seating area.
Enjoy group dining at this communal table surrounded by comfortable chairs, set beneath a high ceiling with large windows.
Stroll through our contemporary corridor, leading to a glass-enclosed room with a pool area nearby.
Enter a sleek, modern space with lush greenery and a stylish glass door.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and floor-to-ceiling window offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

Map
1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Richards Bay Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Boardwalk Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Richards Bay

At The Ridge Guesthouse you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Richards Bay guest house, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Zululand Yacht Club and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Pelican Island.
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What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zululand Yacht Club - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 22 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portuguese on the bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Richards Bay with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ridge Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Richards Bay guest house is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ridge Guesthouse offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Richards Bay guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Ridge Guesthouse Richards
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Ridge Guesthouse Richards Bay
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ridge Guesthouse?

The Ridge Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ridge Guesthouse on 30 Aug 2025 start from AU$129.20, 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 parking available at The Ridge Guesthouse?

Yep, The Ridge Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ridge Guesthouse?

Yep, The Ridge Guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Alkandstrand Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a pool?

The Ridge Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

What makes The Ridge Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ridge Guesthouse.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ridge Guesthouse?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ridge Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

8/10 Good

Rodney

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Andre

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