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A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A pool area with a brick structure, seating, and lush greenery.

A buffet setup with various food items, condiments, and beverages.

1. La Mer Lodge

1.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Elmarie

AED 265

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Sithabile

AED 169

AED 195 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

A narrow pathway flanked by a garden with stepping stones and various plants.

3. Minilitha Lodge

2.9 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 156

AED 156 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

A living room with a TV on a black stand, a red sofa, a patterned bed, and a red rug.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

4. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

1.2 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 108

AED 128 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round bathtub, a dining table with candles, and a bed with rose petals.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

1.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Cheyne

AED 354

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A table set with a teapot, cups, and a vase with flowers, with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.

A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and a large tree with a thick trunk.

A wooden interior with a staircase, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

6. Woodpecker Inn

2.8 km from Richards Bay Library

Elmarie

AED 249

AED 287 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with air conditioning units.

A building entrance with a tiled walkway, potted plants, and a large vase.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

A two-story building with a central entrance, air conditioning units, and a small outdoor seating area with a bench and table.

7. Seagull Lodge

1 km from Richards Bay Library

SARAH

AED 232

AED 269 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

6.9 km from Richards Bay Library

Gregory C.

AED 268

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

6.7 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 386

AED 444 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with multiple pillows, a coffee table, and striped armchairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

10. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

5.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Rob

AED 388

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a stone-textured wall, a dark headboard, and a neatly made bed with two pillows.

A small room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A corridor with a tiled floor, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, reception desk, and potted plants.

11. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Mary-Anne

AED 142

AED 164 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.

A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Sarah J

AED 264

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.

A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a covered walkway with columns.

A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.

13. Premier Hotel The Richards

6.1 km from Richards Bay Library

Pragasen

AED 317

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A building with thatched roofs and a central courtyard.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden ceiling.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

14. Marrob Lodge

17.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Chad

AED 238

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red upholstered furniture, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A modern building with a red and green facade, labeled 'PEERMONT METROUR.'

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.

15. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

15 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 314

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a washing machine.

16. 12 Saddleback Village

7.3 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 232

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the nightstand.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Beach Dunes."

A gated entrance with a brick building and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

17. 5 Beach Dunes

6.5 km from Richards Bay Library

AED 238

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A wall with the text "BON HOTEL EMPANGENI" and a crown symbol above the word "BON".

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden wine racks, and tables set for dining.

A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

18. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.7 km from Richards Bay Library

thabo

AED 259

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".

A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.

19. La Rochelle Inn

5.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Ari

AED 182

AED 211 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a jukebox on the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

6.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Cathleen

AED 214

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Top Richards Bay Library Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay in staffs are friendly its clean"

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean but looks a bit run down or rather not properly looked after. Here and there you spot doors, aircons etc"

Woodpecker Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed 1 night. But, the food was terrific. The staff from the front to the bar and restaurant were terrific and engaging. Quick shout out to Jocelyn (spelling i hope is correct) from the restaurant, for the laughs!!! Our room was quaint and comfortable. We also had a convenient shuttle pickup from Richards Bay airport. If I came back, I would definitely stay here again."

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"All good and pleasant! Unfortunately the complex in the front near the reception. Blaring music till early hours of the morning."

Hillton Manor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Esther and Scelo were fantastic staff members. The breakfast was excellent, and everything else was great. The only issue I encountered was with the Wi-Fi; it kept disconnecting. If you need a stable connection for work, it might be a problem. Otherwise, everything was good."

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good

"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great!! "

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Richards Bay Library?

Richards Bay Library is located in Richards Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Richards Bay Library?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Richards Bay Library. Other good options within a short distance include Seagull Lodge and Gecko Inn Guest House.

How many hotels are there near Richards Bay Library?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Richards Bay Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Richards Bay Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Richards Bay Library.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Richards Bay Library?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Richards Bay Library, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Richards Bay Library?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Richards Bay Park and Enseleni Nature Reserve. At Alkandstrand Beach, Naval Island, and Lake Mzingazi, you can surround yourself with nature. A trip to Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Richards Bay Library hotels

1. La Mer Lodge

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

3. Minilitha Lodge

4. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

6. Woodpecker Inn

7. Seagull Lodge

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

10. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

11. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

13. Premier Hotel The Richards

14. Marrob Lodge

15. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

16. 12 Saddleback Village

17. 5 Beach Dunes

18. BON Hotel Empangeni

19. La Rochelle Inn

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Top Richards Bay Library Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Other attractions near Richards Bay Library

Plaza Bay

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Lake Mzingazi

Pelican Island

Naval Island

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