- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
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About this property
Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Premier Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. The mosaic pool of Premier Hotel The Richards is bordered by a terracotta deck and palm shrubs. Guests can train at the gym, relax in the garden Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the elegant setting of the restaurant, and a 24-hour room service is available for private meals. The Ladies Bar has a rustic feel, with stone walls and leather chairs. Colourful blankets and antique lamps create a homely atmosphere in Premier Hotel’s rooms. Satellite TV and a laptop safe box are standard, and some rooms feature a flat-screen TV. A 90-minute drive from Durban, Premier Hotel The Richards is 3 km from the beach of Alkantstrand. Mzingazi Golf Estate is less than 2 km away. NOTICE: Hotel Renovations 1 April 2025 - 1 December 2025 During this period,all dining services will be available at our nearby sister property, The Bayshore Hotel. For guests’ convenience, a shuttle service will operate every 10 minutes between The Richards Hotel and The Bayshore Hotel. Meal service times at The Bayshore Hotel: Breakfast: 06:30 AM – 10:00 AM Lunch: 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM Dinner: 06:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Mossel Restaurant
- CuisineSouth African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Premier Hotel The Richards in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.