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Premier Hotel The Richards

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)
Terrace/patio
Reception
Property amenity
Building design
Premier Hotel The Richards sits along the coast with a garden setting and wellness spa. Visitors relax at the outdoor pool and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves all three daily meals, while the bar provides a perfect spot for evening refreshments.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is P3,845
P4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Hibberd Drive, Meerensee Richards Bay, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Zululand Yacht Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 21 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Premier Hotel The Richards

Upscale family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Premier Hotel The Richards and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 135 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,918 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 2 2025 to December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting facilities

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Richards
Protea Richards
Premier Hotel Richards
Premier Richards
Premier The Richards Richards
Premier Hotel The Richards Hotel
Premier Hotel The Richards Richards Bay
Premier Hotel The Richards Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Premier Hotel The Richards pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Hotel The Richards?

As of Sep 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Hotel The Richards on Sep 23, 2025 start from P 3,845.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Check-in start time: 8:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Premier Hotel The Richards?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Premier Hotel The Richards provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Premier Hotel The Richards located?

This family-friendly Richards Bay hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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