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Blue Marlin Guest House

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
11 Kabeljoukade, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901
  • Richards Bay Park
    6 min drive
  • Zululand Yacht Club
    7 min drive
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    11 min drive
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

When you stay at Blue Marlin Guest House in Richards Bay, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Richards Bay Park. .This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Alkandstrand Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Zululand Yacht Club.
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What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pelican Island - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 11 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese on the bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blue Marlin Guest House

Guesthouse in Richards Bay with bars and a seasonal outdoor pool
Blue Marlin Guest House offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Richards Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Embers, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this guesthouse consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Embers - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Embers

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: The Apartment room category is located in an annex building 0.3 mile (500 meters) from the main building.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (roundtrip)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Blue Marlin Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

VIKESH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Satisfied Client.
It was a fantastic Guest House. The owners and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. I am a Vegan, was very surprised when they could provide me with Vegan dinners. Will definitely be going back on my next trip. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying here. It was a very laid back atmosphere, and the staff were AMAZING. They recommended a great restaurant and a great surf spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jabulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Awesomely good place with great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A realky great place
I stayed in one of their apartments but chevjed in at the Guest House. The staff were fantadtic. Calm, efficient, cheerful. The same gies for the room maids. The place was spotless, well equipped, the Wi-Fi was excellent and the TV picture was good too. No hesitation in recommending this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018