8/10 Good
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10 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Umuzi Guesthouse
3.5 star property
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
- Room service
- Breakfast available
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
17 Musselcracker Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
- Richards Bay Park8 min drive
- Zululand Yacht Club8 min drive
- Alkandstrand Beach11 min drive
- Richards Bay (RCB)18 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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The price is AU$88
AU$88
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
About the area
Richards Bay
When you stay at Umuzi Guesthouse in Richards Bay, you'll be next to a golf course and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Enseleni Nature Reserve. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Richards Bay Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Alkandstrand Beach.
What's nearby
- Richards Bay Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
- Alkandstrand Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
- Boardwalk Mall - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
- Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 20 min drive - 23.5 km
- Enseleni Nature Reserve - 22 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
- Richards Bay (RCB) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Portuguese on the bay - 8 min drive
- Checkers - 11 min drive
- Mugg & Bean - 12 min drive
- KFC - 12 min drive
About this property
Umuzi Guesthouse
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool
Umuzi Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa, Pumula Day Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Planning an event in Richards Bay? This bed & breakfast has 65 square feet (6 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 85.00-125.00 for adults and ZAR 45.00-95.00 for children
- Room service available
Things to do
- 24-hour pool access
- Arcade/games room
- Children's pool
- Full-service spa
- Private picnics
- Racquetball/squash
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Shopping
Family friendly
- Arcade/games room
- Art supplies
- Children's games
- Children's pool
- Children's toys
- DVD player
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Fridge
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
- Library
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Free food shopping service
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Golf caddy
- Golf cart
- Golf clubs
- Golf pro shop
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
Business services
- Conference space (65 square feet)
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- Facials
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - prenatal
- Massage - sports
- Massage - Swedish
- Massage - Thai
- Spa open selected days
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Grab bar in shower
- Step-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- Beach towels
- Couples dining
- Romance packages available
- Shared microwave
- Smoke-free property
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Select comfort bed
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV
- Netflix
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Kitchenette
- Minibar
- Fridge
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Chef
- Desk
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- In-room massage
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board
- Local maps
- Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 55 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of ZAR 450 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 85.00 to 125.00 for adults, and ZAR 45.00 to 95.00 for children
- Pet deposit: ZAR 450 per stay
- Pet fee: ZAR 55 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
- Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
- Kitchen/kitchenette fee: ZAR 750 per day
- Laundry fee: ZAR 85 per day
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
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Umuzi Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Pat
22 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little gem.
What a great little place. Located in a quiet neighborhood but close to everything. The host was absolutely great, and extremely accommodating. The room was awesome and went beyond my expectations. The large flatscreen in my room was perfect. The pool was very welcoming. Breakfast was made to order and tasted great. When I left LuLu made sure to load me up with sites to see along the way to my next stop. I highly recommend staying here.
Pat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
23 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning host and the room was lovely . Will definitly see us again . Perfect for quick weekend away
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019