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The Best Beach Hotels in Richards Bay

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Richards Bay

Richards Bay, South Africa is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Richards Bay, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Richards Bay, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Richards Bay based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Richards Bay, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Richards Bay offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Imvubu Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Richards Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Cnr Krewelkring & Hibberd Drive, Meerensee, Imvubu Lodge has great rooms from $65 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a child pool at this beach hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Richards Bay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Corner of Bridgetown and Pioneer Road, Tuzi Gazi Waterfront. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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DuneSide Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Richards Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found DuneSide Guest House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $62. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 29 Pipe Fish, Meerensee. You'll also find a game room, free parking, a pool table, kids meals, and laundry facilities which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Premier Hotel The Richards

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Richards Bay
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $91, Premier Hotel The Richards, at 3 Hibberd Drive Meerensee provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 7.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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La Rochelle Inn

Inn with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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La Rochelle Inn has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 10 Anglers Road, Meerensee. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.7 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Splendid Inn Bayshore

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Richards Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Splendid Inn Bayshore is 7.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $69, and it's located at 4 The Gully [off Hibberd Drive], Meerensee. We also love the laundry services, golf, free parking, a pool table, and kids meals which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Saint Lucia.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Richards Bay, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Richards Bay, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Richards Bay, Best Hotels for One Week in Richards Bay, or Best Hotels for One Night in Richards Bay.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Richards Bay?

Richards Bay Average Beach Hotel Price
$74

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Richards Bay, South Africa. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Richards Bay, South Africa based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $74. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Richards Bay.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $85
  • 3-star hotels: $63


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