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Woodpecker Inn

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Netcare The Bay Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Plaza Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richards Bay

Located in Richards Bay, Woodpecker Inn is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Netcare The Bay Hospital and Richards Bay Library. .This guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from City of uMhlathuze Municipality and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Plaza Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk Mall - 7 min drive
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 13 min drive
  • Richards Bay Park - 14 min drive
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 18 min drive
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Woodpecker Inn

Guesthouse in Richards Bay with airport shuttle service and an outdoor pool
Woodpecker Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Woodpecker Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately ZAR 95 per person

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

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse
Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large bar and food available. Nice large rooms, good for family. Convienient for airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Newlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Haven of Peace
Satisfactory, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness