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

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

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.

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

1. Hillton Manor Guest House

12 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Gregory C.

AED 270

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A garden with a fountain, a gazebo, and various plants.

2. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.6 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

thabo

AED 255

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small dining table, and a kitchenette.

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

3. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Mary-Anne

AED 144

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

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

4. Road Lodge Richards Bay

8.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sithabile

AED 171

AED 197 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 buffet area with various food items, a coffee station, and a selection of glassware on shelves.

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

5. Woodpecker Inn

11 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

AED 252

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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 covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.

6. Premier Hotel The Richards

8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Pragasen

AED 320

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

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

7. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sarah J

AED 266

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.

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

8. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

13.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

AED 333

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.

9. Minilitha Lodge

11.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

AED 158

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A building facade with a large window, a door, and a small outdoor area with a tiled floor.

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

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

10. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

AED 109

AED 129 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. 12 Saddleback Village

11.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

AED 234

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

12. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Rob

AED 396

AED 464 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A cozy room with brick walls, a red ceiling, a television, a sofa, a red armchair, and a bar area with stools.

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

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

13. La Mer Lodge

7.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

AED 267

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.

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

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

14. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

8.1 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cathleen

AED 216

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

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

15. Gecko Inn Guest House

10.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cheyne

AED 377

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

16. Seagull Lodge

8.3 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

SARAH

AED 252

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.

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.

17. La Rochelle Inn

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Ari

AED 176

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Richards Bay Game Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hillton Manor Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
BON Hotel Empangeni	8.2 Very good 35 reviews	View
Bayside Lodge Empangeni	7.2 Good 26 reviews	View
Road Lodge Richards Bay	7.8 Good 165 reviews	View
Woodpecker Inn	7.8 Good 8 reviews	View

Top Richards Bay Game Reserve 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"

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."

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!! "

Other attractions near Richards Bay Game Reserve

Naval Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Naval Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Pelican Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Zululand Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in Richards Bay with a trip to Zululand Yacht Club. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Alkandstrand Beach

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Alkandstrand Beach during your travels in Richards Bay? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Richards Bay Park

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Richards Bay Park, a lovely green space in Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Boardwalk Mall during your stay in Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Plaza Bay

You can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza Bay during your stay in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Library is just one of the places to see in Richards Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Richards Bay Game Reserve?

Richards Bay Game Reserve is located in Richards Bay. Richards Bay is home to 39 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best place to stay close to Richards Bay Game Reserve?

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 4.3 mi (7 km) from Richards Bay Game Reserve. Other good options within a few miles include La Mer Lodge and Unami Self-catering Accommodation.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Richards Bay Game Reserve.

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

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Our top choices for Richards Bay Game Reserve hotels

1. Hillton Manor Guest House

2. BON Hotel Empangeni

3. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

4. Road Lodge Richards Bay

5. Woodpecker Inn

6. Premier Hotel The Richards

7. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

8. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

9. Minilitha Lodge

10. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

11. 12 Saddleback Village

12. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

13. La Mer Lodge

14. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

15. Gecko Inn Guest House

16. Seagull Lodge

17. La Rochelle Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Richards Bay Game Reserve

Top Richards Bay Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Other attractions near Richards Bay Game Reserve

Naval Island

Pelican Island

Zululand Yacht Club

Alkandstrand Beach

Richards Bay Park

Boardwalk Mall

Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

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