The Best Hotels Closest to Plaza Bay in Richards Bay for 2026

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A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A traditional thatched-roof house with a paved pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery.

A pool area with a brick structure, seating, and lush greenery.

A cozy room with brick walls, a red ceiling, a television, a sofa, a red armchair, and a bar area with stools.

1. La Mer Lodge

1.7 km from Plaza Bay

Elmarie

NT$2,349

NT$2,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.9 km from Plaza Bay

Sithabile

NT$1,702

NT$1,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

A building facade with a large window, a door, and a small outdoor area with a tiled floor.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

1.3 km from Plaza Bay

NT$1,158

NT$1,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

1.4 km from Plaza Bay

Cheyne

NT$3,313

NT$3,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A table set with a teapot, cups, and a vase with flowers, with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.

A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and a large tree with a thick trunk.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A buffet area with various food items, a coffee station, and a selection of glassware on shelves.

5. Woodpecker Inn

3 km from Plaza Bay

Elmarie

NT$2,213

NT$2,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with air conditioning units.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A building entrance with a tiled walkway, potted plants, and a large vase.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

6. Seagull Lodge

1.2 km from Plaza Bay

Simphiwe

NT$2,213

NT$2,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A long wooden table set with glassware, cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

7.2 km from Plaza Bay

Gregory C.

NT$2,026

NT$2,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of palm trees through a sliding glass door.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a wooden slatted roof, and potted plants.

A covered balcony with a view of a swimming pool and lush greenery.

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

6.9 km from Plaza Bay

NT$2,570

NT$2,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

A marina with several boats docked, a building with multiple balconies, and a sandy beach area.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with multiple pillows, a coffee table, and striped armchairs.

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

5.8 km from Plaza Bay

Rob

NT$4,106

NT$4,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern hotel room with a stone-textured wall, a dark headboard, and a neatly made bed with two pillows.

A small room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

A room with a bed, a brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a dark-colored wardrobe.

A glass-enclosed shower stall with a tiled floor and a white frame.

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

15.4 km from Plaza Bay

Mary-Anne

NT$1,265

NT$1,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden ceiling.

A building with thatched roofs and a central courtyard.

11. Marrob Lodge

17.2 km from Plaza Bay

Khanyo

NT$2,349

NT$2,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.

A buffet area with various food items and containers.

A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a covered walkway with columns.

A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.

12. Premier Hotel The Richards

6.4 km from Plaza Bay

Pragasen

NT$2,815

NT$3,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.

A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

13. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

6.8 km from Plaza Bay

Sarah J

NT$3,417

NT$3,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern building with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A hotel entrance with a neon sign reading "PEIRMONT METCOURT".

A restaurant interior with a green sign reading "Vmoja BISTRO".

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a framed artwork on the wall.

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

14.7 km from Plaza Bay

NT$2,901

NT$3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

A modern building with a covered walkway, large windows, and a garden area with stepping stones.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

15. Minilitha Lodge

3.2 km from Plaza Bay

NT$1,357

NT$1,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the nightstand.

A gated entrance with a brick building and a palm tree.

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

A residential area with a swimming pool surrounded by a white fence, houses with brick exteriors, and a clear blue sky.

16. 5 Beach Dunes

6.7 km from Plaza Bay

NT$2,114

NT$2,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a washing machine.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a garage.

17. 12 Saddleback Village

7.6 km from Plaza Bay

NT$2,056

NT$2,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with large windows.

18. La Rochelle Inn

6 km from Plaza Bay

Ari

NT$3,235

NT$3,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A garden with a fountain, a gazebo, and various plants.

A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden wine racks, and tables set for dining.

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

15.4 km from Plaza Bay

thabo

NT$2,610

NT$3,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.

A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a jukebox on the wall.

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

6.4 km from Plaza Bay

Cathleen

NT$1,896

NT$2,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Top Plaza Bay Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Proximity to the CBD, particularly the shopping mall that is a walking distance away, is a great motivating factor."

Hillton Manor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Wow, wow and wow The people, the service and the place deserve 11 out of 10 Definitely going back there"

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast and friendly staff."

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good

"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "

Other attractions near Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Library is just one of the places to see in Richards Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Boardwalk Mall during your stay in Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Richards Bay Stadium

Catch an event at Richards Bay Stadium during your trip to Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Aquadene Public Library

After visiting Aquadene Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Zululand Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in Richards Bay with a trip to Zululand Yacht Club. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Lake Mzingazi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mzingazi during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Pelican Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Naval Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Naval Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza Bay?

Plaza Bay is located in Richards Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Plaza Bay?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Plaza Bay. Other good options within a short distance include Seagull Lodge and Gecko Inn Guest House.

How many hotels will I find near Plaza Bay?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Plaza Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza Bay?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Plaza Bay, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Plaza Bay?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Richards Bay Park and Enseleni Nature Reserve. Enjoy nature at Alkandstrand Beach, Naval Island, or Lake Mzingazi. You might plan a visit to Zululand Yacht Club or Richards Bay Stadium while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza Bay hotels

1. La Mer Lodge

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

5. Woodpecker Inn

6. Seagull Lodge

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

11. Marrob Lodge

12. Premier Hotel The Richards

13. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

15. Minilitha Lodge

16. 5 Beach Dunes

17. 12 Saddleback Village

18. La Rochelle Inn

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Top Plaza Bay Hotel Reviews

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Other attractions near Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Lake Mzingazi

Pelican Island

Naval Island

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