Umuzi Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View | View from room
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Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
17 Musselcracker Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Richards Bay Park
    8 min drive
  • Zululand Yacht Club
    8 min drive
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    11 min drive
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    18 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

When you stay at Umuzi Guesthouse in Richards Bay, you'll be next to a golf course and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Enseleni Nature Reserve. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Richards Bay Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Alkandstrand Beach.

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 11 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Boardwalk Mall - 13 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 22 min drive - 9.9 miles

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 a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool
Umuzi Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Planning an event in Richards Bay? This bed & breakfast has 65 square feet (6 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Pro golf shop
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 55 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of ZAR 450 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Umuzi Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Guesthouse
Good stay with friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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.
Swimming pool.
Queen size bed
Nice big flatscreen with premium channels
Common area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019