Premier Hotel The Richards

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Spa
Room service
Gym
Breakfast available
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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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

Fridge

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Richards Bay, Premier Hotel The Richards is near the beach. 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 kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.

Visit our Richards Bay travel guide

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 - ‬14 min drive
‪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 on-site 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
A banquet hall, a lift and massage treatment rooms

Room features

All 135 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
TVs with satellite channels
Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Return 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
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 centre
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoke-free property

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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 2 July 2025 to 1 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

One of the dining venues
Bar/lounge
Meeting facilities

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise 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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 organisation.

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 28 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Hotel The Richards on 29 Sept, 2025 start from S$108.42, including 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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Food and drink

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Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Check-in

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Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

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