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Ridgeview Lodge

Property class: 4
Suburban guesthouse with restaurant, near Durban Botanical Gardens

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Ridgeview Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban University of Technology. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $84
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

Why we love this property

Foodie's paradise
The restaurant serves locally-sourced food while the bar adds evening flair. Culinary exploration starts with a free buffet breakfast at this guesthouse.
Pool perfection
The seasonal outdoor pool at this hotel creates a refreshing escape during warmer months. Perfect for cooling off on hot vacation days.

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bench, and a door with a number.

Standard Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kwazulu Natal Society of Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Musgrave Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 37 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Maan Hing Chinese Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pedros Chicken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

  • Ridgeview Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Durban Botanical Gardens and Durban University of Technology. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite carport
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 5 kilometers*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1930
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 230.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Ridgeview Lodge Guest House
Ridgeview Lodge Guest House Durban
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ridgeview Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ridgeview Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ridgeview Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 420 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Ridgeview Lodge?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ridgeview Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ridgeview Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Ridgeview Lodge like?

Ridgeview Lodge is a short 14-minute walk from University of KwaZulu-Natal and 11 minutes' walk from West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.

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