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A corridor with a tiled floor, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A buffet setup with various food items, condiments, and beverages.

A cozy room with brick walls, a red ceiling, a television, a sofa, a red armchair, and a bar area with stools.

A pool area with a brick structure, seating, and lush greenery.

1. La Mer Lodge

1 mi from Plaza Bay

Elmarie

£54

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A hotel reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a large indoor plant on the left.

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

0.5 mi from Plaza Bay

Sithabile

£40

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a shelf with purple flowers.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall clock.

A living room with a TV on a black stand, a red sofa, a patterned bed, and a red rug.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and tiled floor.

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

0.8 mi from Plaza Bay

£26

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A hallway with a stone wall and metal animal sculptures.

A dining area with a large thatched umbrella, wooden chairs, and a brick floor.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a barbecue, and a covered seating area.

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

0.9 mi from Plaza Bay

Cheyne

£73

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A table set with a teapot, cups, and a vase with flowers, with a pool and lounge chairs in the background.

A wooden interior with a staircase, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

A rustic cabin with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery including palm trees and a large tree with a thick trunk.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with red and white bedding, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

5. Woodpecker Inn

1.9 mi from Plaza Bay

Elmarie

£59

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with air conditioning units.

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A building entrance with a tiled walkway, potted plants, and a large vase.

6. Seagull Lodge

0.7 mi from Plaza Bay

SARAH

£55

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, bedside tables with lamps, a vase with flowers, and balloons.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a garden.

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

4.5 mi from Plaza Bay

Gregory C.

£55

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A modern house with a glass railing overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

A swimming pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white bedding, a wicker chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through a large window.

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

4.3 mi from Plaza Bay

£91

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a marina with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a sandy beach area.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with multiple pillows, a coffee table, and striped armchairs.

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

3.6 mi from Plaza Bay

Rob

£93

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a stone-textured wall, a dark headboard, and a neatly made bed with two pillows.

A room with a bed, a brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a dark-colored wardrobe.

A corridor with a tiled floor, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A small room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

9.6 mi from Plaza Bay

Mary-Anne

£34

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A building with thatched roofs and a central courtyard.

An outdoor dining area with a brick wall, a brick fireplace, and a wooden table with chairs.

A cozy living room with a wooden floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of an outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden ceiling.

11. Marrob Lodge

10.7 mi from Plaza Bay

Chad

£57

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and a distant pier.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

A buffet with various dishes and condiments.

A reception desk at Indaba Lodge with a wooden finish, a metal counter, and a potted plant.

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

4.2 mi from Plaza Bay

Sarah J

£63

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception desk with a stone facade, white columns, and a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with a tray of fruit and snacks, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A covered outdoor area with palm trees, stone benches, and a fountain.

A reception desk with a sign reading "THE RICHARDS" in the background.

13. Premier Hotel The Richards

3.9 mi from Plaza Bay

Pragasen

£75

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, red upholstered furniture, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a TV.

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wall with framed artwork, and a red accent wall.

A modern building with a red and green facade, labeled 'PEERMONT METROUR.'

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

9.1 mi from Plaza Bay

£75

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and curtains.

A narrow pathway flanked by a garden with stepping stones and various plants.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

15. Minilitha Lodge

2 mi from Plaza Bay

£32

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a garage.

16. 12 Saddleback Village

4.7 mi from Plaza Bay

£48

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the nightstand.

A gated entrance with a brick building and a palm tree.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Beach Dunes."

A dining area with a glass table and striped cushioned chairs, a white shelf with a plant, and a view through a glass door.

17. 5 Beach Dunes

4.2 mi from Plaza Bay

£49

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A bar area with wooden furniture, a stone wall, and a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with striped sofas, a fireplace, and draped curtains.

A rustic bridge over a small stream with a water wheel and various garden sculptures.

A hotel with a thatched roof and a separate building with a sign reading "LA ROCHELLE - INN".

18. La Rochelle Inn

3.7 mi from Plaza Bay

Ari

£42

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern building with a concrete facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A wall with the text "BON HOTEL EMPANGENI" and a crown symbol above the word "BON".

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden wine racks, and tables set for dining.

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

9.5 mi from Plaza Bay

thabo

£62

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A pathway flanked by palm trees and a building with illuminated windows.

A building with a covered entrance, paved walkway, and surrounding greenery.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a jukebox on the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

4 mi from Plaza Bay

Cathleen

£51

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Top Plaza Bay Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay in staffs are friendly its clean"

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The place was clean but looks a bit run down or rather not properly looked after. Here and there you spot doors, aircons etc"

Woodpecker Inn

8/10 Good

"We only stayed 1 night. But, the food was terrific. The staff from the front to the bar and restaurant were terrific and engaging. Quick shout out to Jocelyn (spelling i hope is correct) from the restaurant, for the laughs!!! Our room was quaint and comfortable. We also had a convenient shuttle pickup from Richards Bay airport. If I came back, I would definitely stay here again."

Road Lodge Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent

"All good and pleasant! Unfortunately the complex in the front near the reception. Blaring music till early hours of the morning."

Hillton Manor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Esther and Scelo were fantastic staff members. The breakfast was excellent, and everything else was great. The only issue I encountered was with the Wi-Fi; it kept disconnecting. If you need a stable connection for work, it might be a problem. Otherwise, everything was good."

Gecko Inn Guest House

8/10 Good

"Nice clean, spacious room. Helpful staff."

The Ridge Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, and well maintained rooms. "

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great!! "

Other attractions near Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Richards Bay Library is just one of the places to see in Richards Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Boardwalk Mall

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Boardwalk Mall during your trip to Richards Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Richards Bay Stadium

Catch an event at Richards Bay Stadium during your trip to Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Aquadene Public Library

After visiting Aquadene Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Zululand Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in Richards Bay with a trip to Zululand Yacht Club. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Lake Mzingazi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Mzingazi during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Pelican Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pelican Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Naval Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Naval Island during your travels in Richards Bay. Wander the parks and waterfront while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza Bay?

Plaza Bay is located in Richards Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Plaza Bay?

Road Lodge Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Plaza Bay. Other good options within a short distance include Seagull Lodge and Gecko Inn Guest House.

How many hotels are there close to Plaza Bay?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Plaza Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Plaza Bay.

What can I see and do near Plaza Bay?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Richards Bay Park and Enseleni Nature Reserve. Enjoy nature at Alkandstrand Beach, Naval Island or Lake Mzingazi. You might plan a visit to Zululand Yacht Club or Richards Bay Stadium while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza Bay hotels

1. La Mer Lodge

2. Road Lodge Richards Bay

3. Unami Self-catering Accommodation

4. Gecko Inn Guest House

5. Woodpecker Inn

6. Seagull Lodge

7. Hillton Manor Guest House

8. The Ridge Guesthouse

9. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10. Bayside Lodge Empangeni

11. Marrob Lodge

12. Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

13. Premier Hotel The Richards

14. Peermont Metcourt at Umfolozi

15. Minilitha Lodge

16. 12 Saddleback Village

17. 5 Beach Dunes

18. La Rochelle Inn

19. BON Hotel Empangeni

20. Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Top Plaza Bay Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Road Lodge Richards Bay

Hillton Manor Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

The Ridge Guesthouse

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Other attractions near Plaza Bay

Richards Bay Library

Boardwalk Mall

Richards Bay Stadium

Aquadene Public Library

Zululand Yacht Club

Lake Mzingazi

Pelican Island

Naval Island

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