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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with restaurant, near Durban Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $77
includes taxes & fees
$77 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Durban University of Technology - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Durban Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

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

Ridgeview Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite carport

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
  • Train station pick-up*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle within 5 kilometers*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 230.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

Also known as

Ridgeview Lodge Guest House
Ridgeview Lodge Guest House Durban
Ridgeview Lodge Durban
Ridgeview Lodge
Ridgeview Durban
Ridgeview Lodge Durban
Ridgeview Lodge Guesthouse
Ridgeview Lodge Guesthouse Durban

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ridgeview Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ridgeview Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ridgeview Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ridgeview Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 420 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ridgeview Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Ridgeview Lodge?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ridgeview Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ridgeview Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ridgeview Lodge like?
Ridgeview Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from University of KwaZulu-Natal and 10 minutes' walk from West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Excellent service, with host going the extra mile to ensure thier guests are well taken care of
Gary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant stay at ridge view lodge
Had a nice garden room with privacy. Neat well kept rooms
Roshan, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

NC, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect stay, efficient, friendly, accommodating.
It was very good, thanks Magda
Sifundile, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Homely and Friendly
Ridgeview always exceeds my expectations and is the only place I stay when in Durban
Paul Michael, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Had a pleasant time
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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.
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2/10 Poor

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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:)
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8/10 Very Good

Excellent location just outside Durban
Excellent venue, value for money, rooms a little small but consistent with the price. Superb views.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great durban spot
Best breakfast!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

THE PICTURES ON THE INTERNET ARE MISLEADING AS IN REALITY , THEY ARE NOT SO!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodations with extra good amenities and a very helpful owner.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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