The Bay View Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (221 reviews)
22 Davidson Lane , Richards Bay , za

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Lack of security
No privacy in bathrooms
Slow restaurant service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Cleanliness was noted as satisfactory, but some complaints about the bathroom conditions.
Service
8.33
Service was generally described as friendly and accommodating, but with some mentions of slow restaurant service.
Location
8.37
Location was praised for convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.82
Rooms were appreciated for comfort and spaciousness, although issues with access were noted.
Amenities
7.85
A lack of basic amenities like a nearby kitchen during specific hours impacted the experience.
Value for Money
8.31
Value was deemed good, with several reviews stating satisfaction with the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Food was positively highlighted, though some suggestions for improvement were made.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall stay was generally positive, with specific areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 04:29

Property Description

Prime Location near Alkantstrand Beach
Comfortable Accommodation
Delicious Breakfast Options

Book now to experience a relaxing stay at The Bay View Hotel, just steps away from the beach.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 8.33
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Conrad • couple • za
10
Awesome stay
Pros:

Excellent location! With the restaurant on site, it's very easy to eat at the hotel rather than go out for food! Also, the staff was great! They are very friendly and will go out of their way to help you

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Casariee • couple • za
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Zinhle • solo_traveller • za
8
Beautiful place
Pros:

Beautiful spacious place.

Cons:

None

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Sipa • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Lungelo • couple • ie
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Charl • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Dhemba • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Xolani • couple • za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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nkosi • couple • za
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Atkinson • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Good service.

Cons:

No not water to shower 203

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Shanthi • couple • za
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Simangele • couple • za
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Mlungisi • couple • za
3
Pros:

The location

Cons:

No kitchen sink basins

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hannes • couple • za
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • extended_group • za
7
It’s a nice place to stay not far from the beach
Pros:

It’s not far from a lot of places

Cons:

We couldn’t swim in the pool because there was always restaurant costumers having lunch or dinner around the pool, no privacy for hotel guests

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Lungelo • couple • za
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Ndlovu • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Sudheer • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Breakfast is awesome

Cons:

Supper prices are high

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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AKIRA • couple • za
10
A definite return stay
Pros:

The staff was absolutely pleasant, the room we booked was beautiful and clean. The bed was so comfortable to sleep on.
I thoroughly enjoyed having the restaurant a few steps away. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. My husband and I just enjoyed the outside seating relaxing and having some drinks.
Would definitely save this venue for future weekend getaways.

Cons:

I wanted to taste the pizza but unfortunately there were no bases available to order.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee