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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking
25 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Executive Room, Non Smoking
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room, 2 Single Beds
30 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

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 upscale hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Boardwalk Mall and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Enseleni Nature Reserve.

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).

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 135
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 3918
  • Conference space size (meters) - 364
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Premier Hotel The Richards offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Premier Hotel The Richards has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 16

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 215 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

24-hour pool access

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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