Premier Hotel The Richards

Location

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.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. 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).

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Richards Bay Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Alkandstrand Beach - 2 km / 1.2 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

The preferred airport for Premier Hotel The Richards is Richards Bay (RCB) - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi

Business Amenities

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.

National Ratings

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

Renovations

The property will be renovating from July 2 2025 to December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

• One of the dining venues
• Bar/lounge
• Meeting facilities

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.