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A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A cozy room with brick walls, a red ceiling, a television, a sofa, a red armchair, and a bar area with stools.

A pool area with a brick structure, seating, and lush greenery.

1. La Mer Lodge

1.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Elmarie

S$82

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Sithabile

S$69

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

A narrow pathway flanked by a garden with stepping stones and various plants.

3. Minilitha Lodge

2.9 km from Richards Bay Library

S$56

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

A building facade with a large window, a door, and a small outdoor area with a tiled floor.

4. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

1.2 km from Richards Bay Library

S$46

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

1.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Cheyne

S$124

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A table set with a teapot, cups, and a vase with flowers, with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.

A wooden interior with a staircase, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

A buffet area with various food items, a coffee station, and a selection of glassware on shelves.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

6. Woodpecker Inn

2.8 km from Richards Bay Library

Elmarie

S$85

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

A building entrance with a tiled walkway, potted plants, and a large vase.

7. Seagull Lodge

1 km from Richards Bay Library

SARAH

S$95

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

6.9 km from Richards Bay Library

Kusa

S$94

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a wooden ceiling.

A swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

6.7 km from Richards Bay Library

S$155

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

10. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

5.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Rob

S$179

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

11. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6.6 km from Richards Bay Library

Sarah J

S$106

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with a brick wall, bar stools, and a counter displaying bottles.

A covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.

A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple columns, and a patterned carpet.

12. Premier Hotel The Richards

6.1 km from Richards Bay Library

Pragasen

S$127

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel room with a stone-textured wall, a dark headboard, and a neatly made bed with two pillows.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, reception desk, and potted plants.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides and a shiny tiled floor.

A small room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

13. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Mary-Anne

S$57

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden ceiling.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

14. Marrob Lodge

17.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Chad

S$95

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the nightstand.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Beach Dunes."

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

A residential area with a swimming pool surrounded by a white fence, houses with brick exteriors, and a clear blue sky.

15. 5 Beach Dunes

6.5 km from Richards Bay Library

Mornay

S$83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a washing machine.

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a garage.

16. 12 Saddleback Village

7.3 km from Richards Bay Library

S$81

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A wall with the text "BON HOTEL EMPANGENI" and a crown symbol above the word "BON".

A garden with a fountain, a gazebo, and various plants.

A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

17. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.7 km from Richards Bay Library

thabo

S$104

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.

A building with a white facade, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a jukebox on the wall.

18. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

6.2 km from Richards Bay Library

Cathleen

S$86

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.

A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.

A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

19. La Rochelle Inn

5.7 km from Richards Bay Library

Ari

S$76

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Richards Bay Library Hotel Reviews

Premier Hotel The Richards

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was good beside the fact that the was no water in Richard's Bay"

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay in staffs are friendly its clean"

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean but looks a bit run down or rather not properly looked after. Here and there you spot doors, aircons etc"

Woodpecker Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed 1 night. But, the food was terrific. The staff from the front to the bar and restaurant were terrific and engaging. Quick shout out to Jocelyn (spelling i hope is correct) from the restaurant, for the laughs!!! Our room was quaint and comfortable. We also had a convenient shuttle pickup from Richards Bay airport. If I came back, I would definitely stay here again."

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"All good and pleasant! Unfortunately the complex in the front near the reception. Blaring music till early hours of the morning."

Hillton Manor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Esther and Scelo were fantastic staff members. The breakfast was excellent, and everything else was great. The only issue I encountered was with the Wi-Fi; it kept disconnecting. If you need a stable connection for work, it might be a problem. Otherwise, everything was good."

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good

"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "

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Plaza Bay

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Boardwalk Mall during your trip to Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Richards Bay Stadium

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Aquadene Public Library

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Zululand Yacht Club

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Lake Mzingazi

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Pelican Island

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Naval Island

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Richards Bay Library?

Richards Bay Library is located in Richards Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Richards Bay Library?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Richards Bay Library. Other good choices close by include Seagull Lodge and Gecko Inn Guest House.

How many hotels are there near Richards Bay Library?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Richards Bay Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Richards Bay Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Richards Bay Library.

What can I see and do near Richards Bay Library?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Richards Bay Park and Enseleni Nature Reserve. At Alkandstrand Beach, Naval Island and Lake Mzingazi, you can surround yourself with nature. A trip to Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping.

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Our top choices for Richards Bay Library hotels

1. La Mer Lodge

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

3. Minilitha Lodge

4. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

5. Gecko Inn Guest House

6. Woodpecker Inn

7. Seagull Lodge

8. Hillton Manor Guest House

9. The Ridge Guesthouse

10. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

11. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

12. Premier Hotel The Richards

13. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

14. Marrob Lodge

15. 5 Beach Dunes

16. 12 Saddleback Village

17. BON Hotel Empangeni

18. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

19. La Rochelle Inn

Top Richards Bay Library Hotel Reviews

Premier Hotel The Richards

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Other attractions near Richards Bay Library

Plaza Bay

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Lake Mzingazi

Pelican Island

Naval Island

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