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Richards Bay, South Africa
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Tips for booking hotels in Richards Bay

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Richards Bay. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on November 7, 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Richards Bay:$55/night
Cheapest price found:$17/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Monday
$30 - $88
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$48 - $89
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Richards Bay, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in Richards Bay that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Richards Bay can be found for as low as $38 per night. There is currently one property in Richards Bay that can be booked for this price. Minilitha Lodge is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Richards Bay. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Richards Bay at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$38
Avg. per night
Corner Tassel Berry and, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$46
Avg. per night
Corner of Nkoninga And Pelican Paradebir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$48
Avg. per night
4 The Gully (Off Hibberd Dr), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$51
Avg. per night
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.6 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$54
Avg. per night
Cnr Launder And Davidson 1 Cnr Launder And Davidson Lanes,Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$55
Avg. per night
1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$58
Avg. per night
97 Via Cassiandra Street Arboretum, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$63
Avg. per night
10 Crayfish Creek, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$66
Avg. per night
3 Hibberd Drive, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$66
Avg. per night
10 Anglers Rod, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.3 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
48 Bottlebrush Bend, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$82
Avg. per night
Cnr Krewelkring Hibbard Drive, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$88
Avg. per night
Corner Of Bridgetown & Pioneer Road, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Richards Bay

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Richards Bay to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Richards Bay at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2024.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Richards Bay categorized by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
Corner Of Bridgetown & Pioneer Road, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3 Hibberd Drive, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3 stars
4 The Gully (Off Hibberd Dr), Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Cnr Krewelkring Hibbard Drive, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nkoninga Road, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2 stars and under
Corner Tassel Berry and, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Where to stay in Richards Bay

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About Richards Bay

Boasting the deepest natural harbour in South Africa, Richards Bay lies on the Indian Ocean coastline north-east of Durban. It was established by Sir Markus Eugene Brown during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War and once boasted the world’s largest coal exportation facility.

Things to do in Richards Bay

In the heart of Richards Bay is the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre, which is home to more than 150 retail stores selling everything from clothing to homewares and electronics. In addition to H&M, Identity and House & Home, the mall features a Woolworths supermarket and a Pick n Pay. Dining options range from Domingo’s Pizza and Mac’s Fish & Chips to the Bronco Creek Spur Steak Ranch.

A short drive west of Richards Bay is the Ngoye Forest Reserve, an ancient tract of coastal scarp forest that provides habitat for rare and endemic species. In addition to Ngoye dwarf cycads and Natal grass cycads, it’s home to red bush squirrels and Woodward’s barbets. The Ngoye Forest Reserve also serves as a breeding site for endangered spotted ground thrush and eastern bronze-naped pigeons.

Dominating the coastline south of Richards Bay is the Durnford Point Lighthouse, a whitewashed tower named after a 19th-century British colonial engineer, Colonel A.W. Durnford. It was originally erected in 1916 as a lattice steel tower to assist ships travelling along the adjacent coastline. You can combine your visit with a stop at Esikhaleni King Cetshwayo Beach where the Zulu king embarked on a ship for exile in the United Kingdom.

Getting around Richards Bay

Richards Bay Airport is 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre and has regular flights to Johannesburg. Long-distance buses connect to Richards Bay, although renting a car will give you greater freedom to explore the city.

Facts about staying in Richards Bay

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Richards Bay to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on November 7, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Richards Bay?

    Cassiandra Place unit 2 is a very popular hotel in Richards Bay with a score of 8.3 from 71 reviews. Bon Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay (8.1 from 1,386 reviews) and Premier Hotel The Richards (7.0 from 938 reviews) are also highly rated Richards Bay hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • How much do hotels in Richards Bay cost?

    Richards Bay hotels have an average price of $67/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days). For a 4-star hotel, the average price is $75/night, and if you are looking for a 5-star hotel in Richards Bay then the average price is around $43/night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Richards Bay?

    Prices for Richards Bay hotels have been found for as low as $27/night over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a hotel in Richards Bay tonight?

    Over the last 3 days, the starting price of a hotel in Richards Bay tonight has been as low as $28 and the average price has been $63. If you’d prefer 4-star accommodation, expect to pay at least $53 for this evening.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Richards Bay?

    The cheapest month to book a hotel in Richards Bay is December ($50). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Richards Bay is July ($88).

  • What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Richards Bay?

    The cheapest day to stay in Richards Bay is Monday ($48). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $89.

  • Are there any hotels in Richards Bay close to Richards Bay?

    The closest hotel to Richards Bay is Minilitha Lodge, which is located 4.7 mi away from the city center.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting KwaZulu-Natal?

    In addition to Richards Bay, travelers opt to visit Durban when visiting KwaZulu-Natal. Umhlanga is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Richards Bay?

    In total, there are 145 hotels to choose from in Richards Bay, compared to 8,171 properties in KwaZulu-Natal.

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