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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Bay View Hotel in Richards Bay offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor play area. Convenient Location: Located 7.5 mi from Richards Bay Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Alkantstrand Beach. Nearby attractions include Richards Bay Country Club and Richards Bay Golf Driving Range, each 1.9 mi away. Highly rated for its restaurant, attentive staff, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    The property and staff were really nice. Restaurant by the pool was an unexpected surprise.
  • Deon
    South Africa South Africa
    The people and staff are very friendly, and really ensure you to make you feel comfortable and at home. I would recommend friends and family to stay there
  • Andyxz
    South Africa South Africa
    I really wish they had a telephone to contact the admin whenever one needs them urgently … the rooms would be extra nice had they had a microwave in them….. the shower would be great if it had an actual door/slide… to avoid water spilling out side...
  • Mdaka
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was perfect and very peaceful. I will visit again
  • Colleen
    South Africa South Africa
    Near the beach, lovely modern and everything you need,
  • Sindisiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    Our unit was beautiful. Food from the restaurant was so nice and tasty. Big open shower
  • Kelvin
    South Africa South Africa
    No bathroom door could be a bit of a challenge, if I wasn't alone...but in my case I was so it was ok.
  • Idris
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was excellent...very peaceful and quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and bed was very comfortable.
  • Pandelani
    South Africa South Africa
    The two double beds in the rooms are perfect and the rooms are big with sufficient space
  • Nondumiso
    South Africa South Africa
    I love where it is located Room was absolutely beautiful, super clean and great value for money. It’s a pity it was one night

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Bay View Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach umbrellas

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules
    The Bay View Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Bay View Hotel