The Bay View Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (272 reviews)
22 Davidson Lane , Richards Bay , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 272 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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Minenhle • couple • za
8
Pros:

The hotel was situated at the right place and was easy to find. Very clean and modern

Cons:

The stairs ,

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Zamo Madida • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Clean, good facilities and friendly staff. I was genuinely surprised and will be coming back again.

Cons:

No bodywash in the sink.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Irene • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Tshilidzi • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thato • couple • za
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Georgia Harris • couple • za
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Gerard Ankify • extended_group • mg
8
Goed hotel
Pros:

Goed hotel met een goede keuken.

Cons:

op maandag is het restaurant om 17:00 uur gesloten.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Ilze • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda I. • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Rori • solo_traveller • za
8
Good hotel for a short stay
Pros:

The room was big and spacious. Well furnished as wl. Great bathroom and shower.

Cons:

A bit of a walk to the beach. However, it can be managed.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Rickus • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Olwethu1912 • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Staff and the place was very clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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NOMFUNDO AMANDA • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Too much noise from neighboring bookers

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • za
5
We stayed at this hotel at the end of 2024 and were genuinely impressed, which made us look forward to returning. Unfort
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ramaphala • solo_traveller • za
8
You can do better!
Pros:

I loved the staff; they were so kind and attentive. The restaurant food was too good, and the rooms were exactly as depicted in the images.

Cons:

Unfortunately, they don't have complimentary water in the rooms - Richard's Bay doesn't have drinkable tap water. It was very disappointing that I had to buy water. No shower caps, which you would think would be included with the hairdryers in the rooms. When I enquired at reception, the receptionist just seemed uncomfortable about it.

Oh, and the loud music after 10 is honestly not necessary 😑. There should be a rule for this. Probably because there is no security insight.

And lastly, it would be great if the sheets were also changed once used!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ntombela • solo_traveller • za
1
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • za
5
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • sz
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee