The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Richards Bay

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Richards Bay

Visiting Richards Bay, South Africa for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Richards Bay, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Richards Bay based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Richards Bay for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Richards Bay before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Richards Bay for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Richards Bay for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Imvubu Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

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, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a child pool at this relaxing 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 first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Gecko Inn

Inn with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Richards Bay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Gecko Inn which has nice rooms starting at $68. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 48 Bottle Brush Bend, Richards Bay. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.7 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


La Rochelle Inn

Inn with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found La Rochelle Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $56. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 10 Anglers Road, Meerensee. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Marrob Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Richards Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $40, Marrob Lodge, at 2 Irene Place, Kwambonambi provides an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a kid-friendly buffet. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking. It's located just 22.6 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $102 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Corner of Bridgetown and Pioneer Road, Tuzi Gazi Waterfront. Furthermore, it also offers parking, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


DuneSide Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Richards Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of DuneSide Guest House is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $62, and it's located at 29 Pipe Fish, Meerensee. We also love the a game room, free parking, a pool table, kids meals, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Saint Lucia.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Richards Bay, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Richards Bay?

Richards Bay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$66

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Richards Bay, South Africa. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Richards Bay, South Africa based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $66. 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $82
  • 3-star hotels: $57


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