The Best Hotels Closest to Boardwalk Mall in Richards Bay for 2026

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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 buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

1. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Sithabile

SAR 176

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 traditional thatched-roof house with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

2. La Mer Lodge

1.2 km from Boardwalk Mall

Elmarie

SAR 273

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

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

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

0.9 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 112

SAR 132 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. Woodpecker Inn

3.1 km from Boardwalk Mall

Elmarie

SAR 257

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

A hotel room with a sofa, a round bathtub, a dining table with candles, and a bed with rose petals.

A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

1.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Cheyne

SAR 385

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A two-story building with a central entrance, air conditioning units, and a small outdoor seating area with a bench and table.

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

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

6. Seagull Lodge

0.8 km from Boardwalk Mall

SARAH

SAR 257

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Gregory C.

SAR 276

SAR 276 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

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

8. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

5.4 km from Boardwalk Mall

Rob

SAR 381

SAR 451 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

6.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 398

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

Mary-Anne

SAR 147

SAR 169 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

11. Premier Hotel The Richards

6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Pragasen

SAR 327

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

Sarah J

SAR 272

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

A building with thatched roofs and a central courtyard.

13. Marrob Lodge

17.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

Chad

SAR 246

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red upholstered furniture, and a built-in entertainment unit.

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

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

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

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

14.7 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 317

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

15. Minilitha Lodge

3.3 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 156

SAR 156 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. 12 Saddleback Village

7.4 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 239

SAR 239 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a white bedspread and black blankets. There is a small table with a lamp and a phone on it.

A gated entrance with a brick building and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Beach Dunes."

17. 5 Beach Dunes

6.3 km from Boardwalk Mall

SAR 246

SAR 246 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 restaurant with brick walls, wooden wine racks, and tables set for dining.

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.

18. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.5 km from Boardwalk Mall

thabo

SAR 261

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

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

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

19. La Rochelle Inn

5.6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Ari

SAR 180

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

6 km from Boardwalk Mall

Cathleen

SAR 245

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Top Boardwalk Mall 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"

Woodpecker Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed 1 night. But, the food was terrific. The staff from the front to the bar and restaurant were terrific and engaging. Quick shout out to Jocelyn (spelling i hope is correct) from the restaurant, for the laughs!!! Our room was quaint and comfortable. We also had a convenient shuttle pickup from Richards Bay airport. If I came back, I would definitely stay here again."

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."

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 Boardwalk Mall

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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Richards Bay Stadium

Catch an event at Richards Bay Stadium during your trip to Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Aquadene Public Library

After visiting Aquadene Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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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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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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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Lake Mzingazi

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Boardwalk Mall?

Boardwalk Mall is located in an area of Richards Bay that travelers like for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Boardwalk Mall?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Boardwalk Mall. Other good choices within a short distance include Seagull Lodge and La Mer Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Boardwalk Mall?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Boardwalk Mall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Boardwalk Mall, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Boardwalk Mall.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Boardwalk Mall?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Boardwalk Mall, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Boardwalk Mall?

At Richards Bay Park, Alkandstrand Beach, and Naval Island, take some time to really appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Zululand Yacht Club or Richards Bay Stadium while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Aquadene Public Library and Plaza Bay.

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Our top choices for Boardwalk Mall hotels

1. Road Lodge Richards Bay

2. La Mer Lodge

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

4. Woodpecker Inn

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

6. Seagull Lodge

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

8. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

11. Premier Hotel The Richards

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

13. Marrob Lodge

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

15. Minilitha Lodge

16. 12 Saddleback Village

17. 5 Beach Dunes

18. BON Hotel Empangeni

19. La Rochelle Inn

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Top Boardwalk Mall Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Other attractions near Boardwalk Mall

Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Pelican Island

Naval Island

Lake Mzingazi

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