The Ridge Guesthouse - Richards Bay

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The Ridge Guesthouse - Richards Bay
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Overview

3-star beachfront guesthouse with panoramic harbour views in Richards Bay

Beachfront Location & Views

The Ridge Guest House sits directly on the beachfront of Richards Bay, offering direct access to Alkantstrand Beach. Guests look out over a panoramic harbour view that nearby hotels cannot match. St Lucia Wetlands Heritage Site and the Zululand Multi Sport Club are short drives from the property.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The Ridge Guesthouse provides child-friendly accommodations with ground-floor rooms and family rooms available. Children have use of the outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, salt water, and sun loungers. The property also offers a dedicated restaurant, Jack's Corner Ocean View, that serves kids' meals.

Dining at Jack's Corner Ocean View

Jack's Corner Ocean View Restaurant is managed by the hotel's skilled culinary team and serves a diverse menu that includes seafood, steakhouse, local South African cuisine, and high tea. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. The restaurant also offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.

Business & Function Facilities

The Ridge Guest House has a dedicated conference room for business meetings and offers fax and photocopying services. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for corporate groups. Dry cleaning and ironing services are provided for guests traveling for work.

Recreation & Nearby Activities

The property has an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, a sun terrace, and a garden. Guests can play golf at Richards Bay Golf Course or go cycling and mini golf near the hotel. Riverboat cruises and visits to St Lucia Wetlands Heritage Site are within easy reach.

  • Location: Beachfront on Alkantstrand Beach, 5-minute walk
  • Rooms: Family rooms, ground-floor units, panoramic harbour views
  • Dining: Jack's Corner Ocean View Restaurant - seafood, steakhouse, local cuisine
  • Family: Child-friendly accommodations, kids' meals, shallow-end saltwater pool
  • Business: Conference room, meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 185.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:18
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Double Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Double Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Ridge Guesthouse

💵 Lowest room price 125 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 7.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Richards Bay, RCB

Location

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1 Davidson Lane Meerensee, Richards Bay, South Africa, 3901
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1 Davidson Lane Meerensee, Richards Bay, South Africa, 3901
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Zululand Multi Sport Club
100 yd
Restaurant
Ocean View
100 yd

Reviews of The Ridge Guesthouse

8.8 /10
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FAQ about The Ridge

What is the distance from the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse hotel to Richards Bay city center?
Richards Bay city center is reachable within a 15-minute walk from the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse hotel.
Which popular attractions are located near the The Ridge Guesthouse hotel?
Staying at the The Ridge Guesthouse hotel, you shouldn't miss Richards Bay's main landmarks, Lake Mzingazi Dam (2.5 miles from the accommodation) and Naval island, located approximately a 25-minute walk away.
Can I leave my car in The Ridge Guesthouse hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, at The Ridge Guesthouse hotel parking is provided on site for free.
Are there any dining facilities close to the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse?
Guests of the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Jack's Corner Ocean View (100 feet away) offering a midrange price point.
Does the guest house serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the guest house.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 2 PM to 7 PM and check out from 7 AM.
How much does a room at the The Ridge Guesthouse cost?
The prices at the The Ridge Guesthouse start from $88.
What payment methods are accepted in The Ridge Guesthouse?
Payment methods in The Ridge Guesthouse include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse hotel?
Most rooms of the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse hotel include a balcony and a terrace as well as Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.
What business facilities does the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse provide?
Yes, for business travelers the 3-star The Ridge Guesthouse provides a xerox and a work desk.
Do you have a pool at the Richards Bay hotel?
Yes, the Richards Bay hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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