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The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers can unwind by the pool, sip their favorite coffee, and enjoy the convenience of thoughtful amenities

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The Ridge Guesthouse creates a serene escape with its cozy coffee shop and quiet garden. Guests can connect to WiFi or spend time relaxing by the outdoor pool. The property offers practical conveniences including dry cleaning services and free self parking.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is SAR 332
SAR 384 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Harbor view

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Harbor view

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Harbor view

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Harbor view

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

About the neighborhood

Richards Bay is home to The Ridge Guesthouse. Zululand Yacht Club and Empangeni Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Enseleni Nature Reserve and Richards Bay Game Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
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Map
1 Jack's Corner, Davidson Lane, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Zululand Yacht Club
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boardwalk Mall
    8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
    18 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    10 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Ikhofi
    4 min drive
  • Jacob
    4 min drive

About this property

The Ridge Guesthouse

Property highlights
At The Ridge Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ridge Guesthouse offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Ridge Guesthouse Richards
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Ridge Guesthouse Richards Bay
The Ridge Guesthouse Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ridge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ridge Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ridge Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Ridge Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Ridge Guesthouse located?

Situated in Richards Bay, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Ridge Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 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. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the harbour. Food is good with a nice menu
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy evenings.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Associated Asphalt Equipm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reyan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023