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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Durban Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban University of Technology
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Durban

At Ridgeview Lodge you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Durban Botanical Gardens and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Durban University of Technology. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Durban guest house include Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Durban Beach.
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What's nearby

  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 14 min walk
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Durban University of Technology - 3 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 7 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Olive and Oil - Glenwood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Tree Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Unity Brasserie & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stella Sports - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ridgeview Lodge. An area shuttle within 5 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1930
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ridgeview Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Durban guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 230.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 230.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and Barclaycard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yep, Ridgeview Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeview Lodge?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on 26 Mar 2025 start from AU$85.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ridgeview Lodge?

The closest beach to Ridgeview Lodge is Durban Beach (5.3 km).

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Ridgeview Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from January to December.

What makes Ridgeview Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ridgeview Lodge.

Does Ridgeview Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ridgeview Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Excellent service, with host going the extra mile to ensure thier guests are well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay at ridge view lodge
Had a nice garden room with privacy. Neat well kept rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sifundile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay, efficient, friendly, accommodating.
It was very good, thanks Magda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely and Friendly
Ridgeview always exceeds my expectations and is the only place I stay when in Durban
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not quite what we were expecting
welcoming hostess. Good views. Good breakfast. Room a bit run down. The photos of this B&B show the rooms in a much better condition than they really are.

10/10 Excellent

JADE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wonderful
Great guesthouse with excellent management. Very friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. It was a last minute booking, but they were ready for us within 30 minutes. Good Bar, Excellent views and delicious breakfast. Thoroughly recommend and will be back!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice view, lovely pool and clean and appealing looking rooms. The hostess was kind but very energetic and eager to check up on you often. We felt a bit stressed by this and would have wished to be left on our selves. The breakfast was really nice and the location is good. Also a huge plus is that you get a parking spot at the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great little guest house
so pleased we stayed at Ridgeview lodge , will always remember the helpfulness of Tosca and Gary , their wealth of knowledge for local places to eat and their friendliness , we would not hesitate to stay here next time .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant time

2/10 Terrible

Refiloe, Gauteng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Quality of service
I didn't enjoy my stay at the lodge as the rules made my stay very uncomfortable.As I was not in the position to change them I had to stay only one day out of the seven days that I paid for without any refund. I wish all the lodge and hotels can make access on the rules and any other information before one can book(on line booking)so that one can make a decision being aware of everything.

8/10 Good

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home Coming at Riedgeview Lodge
The managers (Garry and Torska) were really great and fiendly. they called immediately after booking and enquired about time of my arrival to make my arrival smooth. They are really very friendly and would really make you feel at home. it is a homely lodge.

8/10 Good

ni, KwaZulu Natal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very needed and peaceful "Time Out"
A relaxing time in a very peaceful environment with friendly staff and welcoming attitude that makes you feel like family. Being a very busy career woman who is also studying part, this was a very welcome break from all chaos and stress with a loved one.

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Worst place we have ever stayed at!
First, this is not a lodge but a two-floor guesthouse, the owners live upstairs. Second, of the owners is intrusive. She took it upon herself to come into our room while we were having dinner to move my cloths from the chair to my suite case, we had hung wet cloths on the bathroom hooks that she moved to the shower floor so she could hang the dry towels we'd left on the bed. Third, there was an "honesty" policy regarding drinks from the bar--pay for what you drink--but the liquor cabinet was locked with a note to call the owners when we wanted a drink. I called to request an Amerula at 20:00 and indicated I may want another in an hour. She rudely told me she could serve it now, because she wasn't going to come back down later. I had to Then she told another guest how to poor gin for a G&T that she had watched them on the camera do it wrong! Lastly, on the day we were checking out we had a long drive, we wanted to enjoy breakfast then relax in the room for an hour until check out time at 10AM. Instead we had our beds stripped at 8AM while we ate, the AC was turned off and she took the remote so we could not turn it back on. Our things were still in the room! We asked the housekeeper about it, she apologized and said those were her instructions, but she had not taken the remote. After breakfast instead of a relaxing hour to sort out our luggage and review the map for our drive to the next town, we were made to feel uncomfortable and were covered in sweat from the hot room.

8/10 Good

Mari, Oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay in Durban
This is a very nice and safe place to stay in Durban with a great view. The owners are very helpful:)

8/10 Good

Gordon, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location just outside Durban
Excellent venue, value for money, rooms a little small but consistent with the price. Superb views.

10/10 Excellent

NH, Bray, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great guest house
Gary & Tosca were both very welcoming, very friendly and very helpful. Ridgeview is well located, beautifully furnished and has lovely views over the harbour area. The breakfast was first class. Our room was a little on the small side, but we were only there for one night and it had everything you would want for a comfortable stay. we would certainly stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Casey, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great durban spot
Best breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

John, Warwickshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B
It is hard to criticise and find fault with this establishment - it has everything one needs from a superb & safe location, quality furnishings, spacious rooms, facilities such as swimming pool & bar to the excellent personal service provided by the highly professional & knowledgeable owners, Gary & Tosca. I would have no hesitation in going back to Ridgeview & wouldn't deem it necessary to scour other B&B's - unreservedly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jon Trippett, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ridgeview Lodge
Once again, The Ridgeview Lodge met the high standards it sets itself in terms of convenience and comfort. I arrived a little exhausted but was greeted and checked in without fuss within minutes I was having a very nice shower. A friendly drink at the bar, easy internet access and into a comfortable bed. Breakfast was served again without fuss and the food would not have been out of place at a Grand Hotel. I cannot fault this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay
Riverview lodge is a great place to see Durban, there is a great view of Durban harbour and Gary and Tosca are the ideal hosts. Access to city centre easy as african taxi's operate one block away outside Augustine hospital for a cost of 5 rand per trip, once down town you can pay 15 rand for a full day pass on the pick up and go bus which stops at all the places that you would like to see. If you want a comfortable informative safe place to stay, I fully recommend this hotel.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE PICTURES ON THE INTERNET ARE MISLEADING AS IN REALITY , THEY ARE NOT SO!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodations with extra good amenities and a very helpful owner.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Step back in time - with a view!
We were stunned to find this oasis of green high on a ridge above Durban. The stone and brick buildings and garden were impressively lovely and we could sense the care which had gone into the physical amenities. Then we were warmly and enthusiastically greeted by Gary and later his lovely wife, Tosca. The ambience is very intimate and we felt more like we were at a country house party than a busy B and B. and, yes, there is a reason this place is known as Ridgeview as we were treated to a spectacular view of the city and harbor below. We met one of their other very regular guests from an adjoining country and felt that we had found a place and hospitality which are appreciated by many returning guests of which our hosts seemed to be genuinely fond. My husband enjoyed talking with Gary about the issues of the world and I was grateful Tosca's recommendations of restaurants and activities. Note- Do not miss the Botanical Gardens, which we visited after checking out as we were welcome to use the Lodge as a homebase for our luggage until we journeyed on to the airport for the long flight back to the US. We would highly recommend Ridgeview for the amenities, hospitality and location.

6/10 Okay

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort