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Woodpecker Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance of natural surroundings and modern amenities at this rural retreat, complete with an outdoor pool and BBQ grills for relaxation

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Woodpecker Inn offers a peaceful rural escape with a sun terrace and outdoor pool. Guests praise the attentive staff and enjoy practical amenities like free WiFi and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 235
AED 272 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Richards Bay, Woodpecker Inn is in a rural area. Plaza Bay and Boardwalk Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Game Reserve. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
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Map
Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • Netcare The Bay Hospital
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Richards Bay Stadium
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Richards Bay Library
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Boardwalk Mall
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus
    6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    6 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    22 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Jacob
    11 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean
    6 min drive

About this property

Woodpecker Inn

Guesthouse in a rural location
At Woodpecker Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), barbecue grills, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with grab bars near toilets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 175 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 175 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse
Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Inn?

As of 9 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodpecker Inn on 22 March 2026 start from AED 235, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Woodpecker Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodpecker Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodpecker Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Woodpecker Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Woodpecker Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Netcare The Bay Hospital, Richards Bay Library, and Plaza Bay. City of uMhlathuze Municipality and Boardwalk Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Woodpecker Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large bar and food available. Nice large rooms, good for family. Convienient for airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haven of Peace

Satisfactory, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Newlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness