Near Alkandstrand Beach
When you stay at Premier Hotel The Richards in Richards Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Zululand Yacht Club and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pelican Island.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Richards Bay? This hotel has 3918 square feet (364 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
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Cleanliness
7.8/10
Location
8.2/10
Recommendation
95.8%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Premier Hotel The Richards is Richards Bay (RCB)
10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Alkandstrand Beach
2 km / 1.2 mi
What's nearby
Richards Bay Park
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Zululand Yacht Club
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Pelican Island
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Naval Island
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus
6.4 km / 3.9 mi
City of uMhlathuze Municipality
6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Netcare The Bay Hospital
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Richards Bay Library
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Boardwalk Mall
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Plaza Bay
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Richards Bay Stadium
8 km / 5 mi
Aquadene Public Library
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Enseleni Nature Reserve
13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Richards Bay Game Reserve
15.4 km / 9.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Conference space size (feet) - 3918
Conference space size (meters) - 364
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Terrace
24-hour pool access
Full-service spa
Conference space
Spa services on site
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Conference space size (feet) - 3918
Conference space size (meters) - 364
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
English
Zulu
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour pool access
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Dial-up internet access
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 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.
General Instructions
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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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