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About this property

Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Premier Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. The mosaic pool of Premier Hotel The Richards is bordered by a terracotta deck and palm shrubs. Guests can train at the gym, relax in the garden Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the elegant setting of the restaurant, and a 24-hour room service is available for private meals. The Ladies Bar has a rustic feel, with stone walls and leather chairs. Colorful blankets and antique lamps create a homely atmosphere in Premier Hotel’s rooms. Satellite TV and a laptop safe box are standard, and some rooms feature a flat-screen TV. A 90-minute drive from Durban, Premier Hotel The Richards is 1.9 mi from the beach of Alkantstrand. Mzingazi Golf Estate is less than 1.2 mi away. NOTICE: Hotel Renovations 1 April 2025 - 1 December 2025 During this period,all dining services will be available at our nearby sister property, The Bayshore Hotel. For guests’ convenience, a shuttle service will operate every 10 minutes between The Richards Hotel and The Bayshore Hotel. Meal service times at The Bayshore Hotel: Breakfast: 06:30 AM – 10:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM Dinner: 06:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Mossel Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

House rules

Premier Hotel The Richards takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 205 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Premier Hotel The Richards of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.