BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

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BON Hotels
8.2 (1757 reviews)
Corner of Bridgetown Road and Pioneer Road, Tuzi Gazi Waterfront , Richards Bay , za
+27 35 788 0448

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Missing amenities
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Multiple reviews indicated cleanliness issues, including missing items and cockroaches.
Service
9.38
Guests consistently praised the friendliness and professionalism of the staff.
Location
8.92
The location received positive remarks but was affected by external noise.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms are described as spacious and nice, though some had issues like missing items.
Amenities
7.9
Some missing amenities like a toilet brush and iron caused disappointment.
Value for Money
7.36
Perceived as not good value for money given certain negative experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.41
The breakfast was poorly reviewed even if some other food experiences were positive.
Overall Experience
8.38
The experience was mixed with positive elements overshadowed by several negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:55

Property Description

Stylish Waterfront Accommodation
Experience luxury at BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay with elegantly furnished rooms offering stunning views of the bay. Enjoy spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds, air conditioning, and satellite TV for a comfortable stay.

Ship to Shore Restaurant
Indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's Ship to Shore Restaurant with an open plan design for interactive dining. Treat yourself to a full English breakfast, lunch, and dinner while witnessing the preparation of your meals.

Relaxing Pool Deck
Unwind on the pool deck overlooking the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront while sipping sundowners. The swimming pool area offers a unique experience with a seating pool where you can enjoy meals or drinks while relaxing in shallow waters.

Book now for a luxurious waterfront getaway at BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: RCB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1757 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 7.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Thando • couple • za
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Theunis jaco • solo_traveller • qa
9
Affordable rates, with exceptional meals,
Pros:

Breakfast is the expected variety, with the view making it excellent, dinner menu caters for all tastes, had creamy chicken pasta was excellent, steak with calamari and vegetables was a winner

Cons:

WiFi is a bit slow

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Nosipho • couple • za
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

The room

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tebogo • couple • za
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Lots of noise from the club until wam

Cons:

The noise from the club around th

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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YUNGANG XIAONING • extended_group • za
1
very bad experience
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The hotel facilities are outdated, and the toilet automatically generates loud flushing noises. At night, the surrounding music is extremely loud. Despite complaining to the front desk multiple times, the issues were not resolved at all. Furthermore, the hotel staff showed an extremely bad attitude

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tashen • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Thandokuhle • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Nontokozo • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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mpilonhlemdunge • NONE
10
Staff
Pros:

Staff has been friendly, HSK team need to provide all sizes of Gowns for guests not only size Small.

2026-07-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Siyabonga • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Dr Sally • couple • za
9
Happy
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Noise

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Nathi • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mokae • solo_traveller • za
4
Pros:

View from my room

Cons:

Poor wifi connection. I had to use my own wifi and YouTube credentials.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • za
8
Lovely hotel, beautifully decorated, great breakfast.
Pros:

Clean and lovely living areas and friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

There is a bar next door that played loud music until late into the night

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Fabrice • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Siphiwe • solo_traveller • sa
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • za
9
Fabulous stay, see you the same time next year.
Pros:

Excellent stay, clean and well maintained. Staff were excellent, and we were treated very well.
Thank you, Bon Hotel.

Cons:

The restaurant was quite pricy as well as the drinks, even for this level of hotel.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Puseletso • extended_group • za
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Puseletso • extended_group • za
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee