8/10 Good
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10 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Umuzi Guesthouse
3.5 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with full-service spa and seasonal outdoor pool
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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 Beach13 min drive
- Richards Bay (RCB)18 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View
Highlights
Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
About the area
Richards Bay
A family-friendly stay in Richards Bay awaits you at Umuzi Guesthouse. You'll be 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from Enseleni Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include a full-service spa, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .A day of pampering at Pumula Day Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and mani/pedis. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to racquetball/squash. 65 square feet (6 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Richards Bay B&B, you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Richards Bay Park and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Alkandstrand Beach.
What's nearby
- Richards Bay Park - 8 min drive
- Boardwalk Mall - 13 min drive
- Alkandstrand Beach - 13 min drive
- Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 20 min drive
- Enseleni Nature Reserve - 22 min drive
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 full-service spa and seasonal outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Umuzi Guesthouse offers its guests a full-service spa, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 65 square feet (6 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Umuzi Guesthouse. The bed & breakfast can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service and wedding services. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Richards Bay bed & breakfast is smoke free.
- 5 guestrooms or units
- 65 sq ft of conference space
- 6 sq. m of conference space
- Deli
- Towels for the beach
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Food/drink service (free)
- Wedding services available
- Games room or arcade
- Library
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Television in lobby
- On-site shopping
- No smoking on site
- Microwave in a common area
- Water dispenser
Umuzi Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast has kitchenettes with fridges. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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 selected days.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 to 125 for adults and ZAR 45 to 95 for children
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Art supplies
- Children's games
- Children's pool
- Children's toys
- DVD player
- In-room kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Shared microwave
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Free grocery shopping service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Wedding services
Business services
- 65 square feet of conference space
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Beach towels
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Full-service spa
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Hot stone massages
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Prenatal massages
- Spa open select days
- Sports massages
- Swedish massages
- Thai massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Grab bar in shower
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Premium bedding
- Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
- 5 private bathrooms
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV with premium channels
- Netflix
Food and drink
- Chef service
- Free bottled water
- Kitchenette
- Limited room service
- Minibar
- Refrigerator
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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: ZAR 55 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of ZAR 450 per stay
- Only dogs are allowed
- Weight limit: 22 lb per pet
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
- Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
- You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- 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.
- 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
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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome.
For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
- The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
- Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
- Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
- Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Umuzi Guesthouse?
Umuzi Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Umuzi Guesthouse?
Yep, Umuzi Guesthouse has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Umuzi Guesthouse?
The closest beach to Umuzi Guesthouse is Alkandstrand Beach (3.1 km).
Is there a spa on site at Umuzi Guesthouse?
Yep, Pumula Day Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and hot stone massages.
Does Umuzi Guesthouse have a pool?
Umuzi Guesthouse has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 24 hours (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).
What makes Umuzi Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?
Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Umuzi Guesthouse.
Is Umuzi Guesthouse family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and an arcade, as well as art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Umuzi Guesthouse is a hit with families.
Does Umuzi Guesthouse serve breakfast?
Sure does, full brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umuzi Guesthouse?
No, Umuzi Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Umuzi Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Umuzi Guesthouse?
Dogs are welcome at Umuzi Guesthouse, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 10 kg per pet.
Is there a golf course on site at Umuzi Guesthouse?
There is a golf course next to Umuzi Guesthouse.
Umuzi Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
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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
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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
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019