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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.

1. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.6 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

thabo

￥10,798

￥12,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

2. Hillton Manor Guest House

12 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Gregory C.

￥9,997

￥9,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

3. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Mary-Anne

￥6,230

￥7,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

10.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cheyne

￥15,853

￥15,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

5. Road Lodge Richards Bay

8.8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sithabile

￥8,214

￥9,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

￥13,864

￥15,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A buffet with various dishes and condiments.

7. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Sarah J

￥12,679

￥14,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a large bed, multiple chairs, a round wall decoration, and a mirror.

A modern building with a swimming pool and lounge chairs.

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

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

8. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

13.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥13,686

￥15,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

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

9. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

8 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥4,733

￥5,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

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

10. Minilitha Lodge

11.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥6,091

￥6,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

11. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Rob

￥16,553

￥19,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a ceiling fan, large windows with a view of a swimming pool, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two round wooden coffee tables, and a grey armchair.

A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with dark blue bedding, a white wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

A brick wall with the text "Ocean Sands" and "11 Laonder Lake Meeres" written on it.

12. 4 Ocean Sands

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥17,971

￥17,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a garage.

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

13. 12 Saddleback Village

11.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥10,126

￥10,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern house with a glass railing overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

14. The Ridge Guesthouse

8.2 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

￥16,880

￥19,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

15. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

8.1 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Cathleen

￥9,339

￥10,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

16. La Mer Lodge

7.7 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

￥11,572

￥11,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

17. Woodpecker Inn

11 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Elmarie

￥10,901

￥12,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

18. Seagull Lodge

8.3 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

SARAH

￥10,046

￥11,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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".

19. La Rochelle Inn

8.4 km from Richards Bay Game Reserve

Ari

￥7,966

￥9,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Richards Bay Game Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
BON Hotel Empangeni	8.2 Very good 35 reviews	View
Hillton Manor Guest House	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Bayside Lodge Empangeni	7.2 Good 26 reviews	View
Gecko Inn Guest House	8.0 Very good 26 reviews	View
Road Lodge Richards Bay	7.8 Good 165 reviews	View

Top Richards Bay Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

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."

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast and friendly staff."

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!! "

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?

To find more details about updating your stay near Richards Bay Game Reserve or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Richards Bay Game Reserve hotels

1. BON Hotel Empangeni

2. Hillton Manor Guest House

3. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

5. Road Lodge Richards Bay

6. Premier Hotel The Richards

7. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

8. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

9. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

10. Minilitha Lodge

11. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

12. 4 Ocean Sands

13. 12 Saddleback Village

14. The Ridge Guesthouse

15. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

16. La Mer Lodge

17. Woodpecker Inn

18. Seagull Lodge

19. La Rochelle Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Richards Bay Game Reserve

Top Richards Bay Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Gecko Inn 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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