Road Lodge Richards Bay
Tassel Berry Road Arboretum, Richards Bay 3900 South Africa
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Road Lodges offer a perfect blend of affordability and comfort for travellers who appreciate value-added experiences in an upper mid-scale hotel. Our properties are strategically located in South Africa as well as Windhoek, Namibia and Gaborone, Botswana, providing the essentials and more for business, leisure and bleisure travellers. Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with spacious showers; delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Eat-in restaurant; comfortable lounge and sparkling swimming pool. Town Lodge is “the easy choice”, providing a cost- effective solution for work and play. Our properties are smart and striking, feature ample parking and fast, reliable WiFi.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Internet
Pool
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
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Location
Tassel Berry Road Arboretum, Richards Bay 3900 South Africa
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Spent a night at this hotel for a quick business trip/meet. Myself & my colleague where part of about 10 guests that were staying at this establishment on this evening.
*Pros
Friendly staff
Clean Rooms
Effort made to serve us take away breakfasts
*Cons
Noisy aircon that disturbs sleep
Very small rooms
*Pros
Friendly staff
Clean Rooms
Effort made to serve us take away breakfasts
*Cons
Noisy aircon that disturbs sleep
Very small rooms
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from The_CLHG_Team, Public Relations Manager at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 02 Jul 2020
Thank you for staying with us and for the constructive review. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon.
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The stay was pleasant. The rooms are very clean and tidy as well the pool. The vending and coffee machine are my favourite. Staff are also friendly and quite helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone for a few nights
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Public Relations Manager, Agency / Consultant at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 03 Feb 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that we met your expectations. It is always very rewarding to receive such great feedback. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon.
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Have stayed in a few road lodges and their facilities appear to be standardized and consistent. It's not wow but it's a good place for someone on a budget or just wanting a decent and safe place for the night. You get what you pay for...........
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Angus M, Public Relations Manager at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 03 Jun 2015
Thank you for staying with us Terry and for the review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your overall stay with us and that everything met your needs and expectations. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon
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The stay was good. Friendly reception staff, the rooms clean and tidy. Breakfast not so great needs some review of what is served daily. Not many options for a person who does not eat pork. The restaurant staff wow, never seen such unfriendly angry staff.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Public Relations Manager, Agency / Consultant at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 24 Mar 2022
Thank you for choosing Road Lodge Richards Bay and taking the time to review your stay. We are delighted that you enjoyed an overall positive experience with us. However, we are truly sorry that our restaurant staff and meal offering fell short of expectations. We will follow up with what went wrong during your stay so that we may correct our shortcomings. Just a note, all of the City Lodge Hotel Group properties are able to offer non-pork, Halaal-friendly dishes for breakfast upon request. We need a little warning – the night before is sufficient – so that we may prepare the dishes accordingly. We hope you will stay with us again so that we may better deliver on our service excellence promise.
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The Road Lodge is best located and closure to amenities. We had a pleasant stay.
However, the noise from adjacent student accommodation places if left unchecked have a potential to spoil a pleasant stay
However, the noise from adjacent student accommodation places if left unchecked have a potential to spoil a pleasant stay
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: Best located and easily accessible
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Response from Public Relations Manager, Agency / Consultant at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 18 Jan 2021
Thank you for staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon.
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The rooms look like 5 star rooms compared to old rooms well done on the refurb , love it. Cant wait to come visit you again . You are the Best place to stay in Richardsbay, now . U have always had the friendliest staff , know u have the modern rooms to go with a brilliant getaway stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Best long term stay I have ever experienced. The road lodge in the bay is perfect in more then one way, clean, hygienic, home away from home. The Manager and the Front desk staff are brilliant. The Dining room staff are brilliant. The cleaning staff even the kitchen staff brilliant. Your lady who cleans the garden honest returned my smart watch. The security at gate all if them friendly and brilliant.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Retief Albertyn, General Manager at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 10 Jul 2024
Good morning Shane Thank you so much for the five-star review, we are happy to hear that you are continuing to enjoy your stay with us. Please let us know if we can make your stay more comfortable . Kind regards Retief
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I attended academic conference at a local institution and stayed at the lodge for one night. The noise from neighbors was unbearable and continued till 2am. The hotel should do more to enforce house keeping rules.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We needed a safe, clean, reliable place to stay for a week while on business in Richard's Bay. We are from the USA, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. This hotel was recommended to us. We were very pleased!
PROS
1. Everything was efficient. Staff was GREAT!
2. Plug socket system in the wall even took USA plugs! No need for adapters.
3. 24-hour service.
4. Great breakfast (when we used it). Real linen napkins, etc.
5. Beautiful gardens, well-kept.
CONS
1. Rooms are small. Adequate, though.
2. Hot water pressure in shower wasn't very strong - not a problem, though.
3. No elevator, so we had to lug our relatively heavy suitcases up the stairs.
Richard's Bay does not seem to be a high tourist area - at least not where his hotel is located. It does have a great mall right across the street, so that makes it very convenient. As far as hotels go, there isn't much in this immediate area. There seems to be some larger ones down closer to the waterfront.
I would have no problem recommending this hotel to anyone, and would gladly stay again!
PROS
1. Everything was efficient. Staff was GREAT!
2. Plug socket system in the wall even took USA plugs! No need for adapters.
3. 24-hour service.
4. Great breakfast (when we used it). Real linen napkins, etc.
5. Beautiful gardens, well-kept.
CONS
1. Rooms are small. Adequate, though.
2. Hot water pressure in shower wasn't very strong - not a problem, though.
3. No elevator, so we had to lug our relatively heavy suitcases up the stairs.
Richard's Bay does not seem to be a high tourist area - at least not where his hotel is located. It does have a great mall right across the street, so that makes it very convenient. As far as hotels go, there isn't much in this immediate area. There seems to be some larger ones down closer to the waterfront.
I would have no problem recommending this hotel to anyone, and would gladly stay again!
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Angus M, Public Relations Manager at Road Lodge Richards Bay
Responded 17 Jul 2013
Thanks so much for your comprehensive review stating pros and cons - we are glad you found more pros!
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I stayed at the hotel for 4 nights. Everything about the hotel is average. We were booked in a room that had a very bad smell and is quite noisy since its close to the reception. We were changed to another room, and that room had not been properly cleaned but better in terms of the noise and smell.
Also do not bother about their breakfast, rather get it from the nearby restaurants.
One good thing about the hotel is that its a walking distance from the Boardwalk Mall and there are a lot of restaurants nearby.
Also do not bother about their breakfast, rather get it from the nearby restaurants.
One good thing about the hotel is that its a walking distance from the Boardwalk Mall and there are a lot of restaurants nearby.
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Date of stay: December 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Avoid rooms on the south side they are noisy, especially room 31 unless you want to hear...
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PRICE RANGE
R 842 - R 949 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalRichards Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Road Lodge Richards Bay
Which popular attractions are close to Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Nearby attractions include Boardwalk Mall (0.3 km), University of Zululand (0.9 km), and Lido Disco (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Conveniently located restaurants include Panarottis Richards Bay, Saffron Curries, and Debonairs Pizza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Road Lodge Richards Bay?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Road Lodge Richards Bay accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.