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The Ridge Guesthouse

KwaZulu Natal - Durban · South Africa

1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane MeerenseeView location

9.0/10Excellent7 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About The Ridge Guesthouse

With a stay at The Ridge Guesthouse in Richards Bay, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Alkandstrand Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Richards Bay Park. This guesthouse is 8. 9 mi (14. 3 km) from Enseleni Nature Reserve and 4. 7 mi (7. 6 km) from Boardwalk Mall.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the guesthouse's coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

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Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Richards Bay, The Ridge Guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Zululand Yacht Club and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Mzingazi.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 to 300 for adults, and ZAR 185 to 250 for children

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

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Richards Bay Park 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Alkandstrand Beach 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Zululand Yacht Club 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Lake Mzingazi 3.2 km / 2 mi
Pelican Island 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Naval Island 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
City of uMhlathuze Municipality 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Netcare The Bay Hospital 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Boardwalk Mall 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Richards Bay Library 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Plaza Bay 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Richards Bay Stadium 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Aquadene Public Library 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Enseleni Nature Reserve 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Clothes dryer
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURYTWN.LX

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    The Ridge Guesthouse

    TWIN LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: TWN.LX

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBL.LX

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  • TWIN HARBOUR VIEWTWIN • HARBOUR VIEWTWN.HV

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    The Ridge Guesthouse

    TWIN HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.HV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE HARBOUR VIEWDBL.DX-HV

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    DOUBLE DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-HV

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  • DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEWDOUBLE • HARBOUR VIEWDBL.HV

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    The Ridge Guesthouse

    DOUBLE HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.HV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Ridge Guesthouse

9.0
Excellent
7 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
4 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
JJ
Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2023
Rodney
Great view of the harbour. Food is good with a nice menu
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2022
Brian

Must stay

Outstanding views , rooms and staff. Don’t be fooled by the ‘guesthouse’ description. This is as good as any place to stay and far removed from the self deprecating description.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2022
Andre
Very noisy evenings.
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Location & surroundings

The Ridge Guesthouse
1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane Meerensee, Richards Bay, South Africa

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