The Bay View Hotel, Richards Bay
Overview
The comfortable The Bay View Hotel Richards Bay, situated within 20 minutes' walk of Meer n See Shopping Centre, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness club. Providing access to such entertainment venues as Zululand Yacht Club 2.6 km away, the 3-star hotel has 3 restaurants.
Location
This Richards Bay hotel has a prime setting within a few blocks of Naval island, while natural sights like Alkantstrand Beach are 16 minutes' stroll away. Also, guests can stay just 1.9 km from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range and near a lake.
For those travelling from afar, Richards Bay airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The rooms comprise a terrace complete with air conditioning, as well as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a private safe, coffee and tea makers provided. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and bath sheets, are included in the bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the inner courtyard from the rooms.
Eat & Drink
The à la carte restaurant overlooks the ocean and pampers guests with international dishes. The seafood restaurant Jack's Corner Ocean View lies just near the property.
Leisure & Business
Beach facilities at the hotel include beach towels.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Golf course
- Darts
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Toys
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Sunset yoga sessions
Join daily sunset yoga classes held at the hotel, offering views over Alkantstrand Beach.
Canoeing on Mzingazi
Rent canoes from the hotel to explore Mzingazi Lake, known for its birdlife and calm waters.
Harbour tour
Visit Richards Bay Small Craft Harbour, 5 km away, to see local fishing boats and marine life.
Darts tournaments
Participate in weekly darts tournaments at the hotel's bar, open to all guests.
Location
Convenient Location
Richards Bay has a significant natural harbor and is close to Alkantstrand Beach, the Richards Small Craft Harbour, and the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Center.
Central Neighborhood
The Richards Bay district is known for its blend of commercial and recreational spaces, highlighted by Tuzi Gazi Waterfront and Lake Mzingazi Nature Park.
Local Dining Options
Nearby dining includes Ocean Basket for seafood, Mojito's offering Mexican food, and Dros known for steaks and pub fare.
- City landmarks
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