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Premier Hotel The Richards

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

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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
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Executive Room, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

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
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Interior

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 - ‬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 reception hall, a lift and a porter/bellboy
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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15 Nov - 16 Nov
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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

More

  • 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

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 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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Hotel The Richards on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$154.66, 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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