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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Lungile • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Pradip Kanti • solo_traveller • in
9
Relax and feel you are on board a Ship and sailing
Pros:

Location, View from Room and restaurant

Cons:

No Elevator for luggage

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

This hotel is amazing. Rooms/Food/staff all amazing fully recommend. Location close to airport and the hotel arranges shuttles. Would come back again if ever visiting the area.

Cons:

Nothing not to dislike

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Vaughan • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Restaurant closed at 6pm on the Monday evening.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mulalo • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Slindile • couple • za
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Myeza • couple • za
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • za
3
Satisfactory
Pros:

Breakfast was nothing new to the norm

Cons:

Empty fridge, no snack bar , no microwave, one half filled bottle of shower Hel

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Siphokuhle • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Nathi • solo_traveller • za
1
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Misa • couple • za
6
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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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