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The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door.
A covered balcony with a view of a swimming pool and lush greenery.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, a wooden slatted roof, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows providing natural light, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Place, Richards Bay Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alkandstrand Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Enseleni Nature Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a swimming pool.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of palm trees through a sliding door.

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ridge Guesthouse

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Ridge Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Richards Bay Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

The Ridge Guesthouse has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Andre

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

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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