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Ridgeview Lodge

4.0 star property
A peaceful nature retreat near Durban Botanical Gardens where guests enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before heading out with convenient express check-out

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Ridgeview Lodge provides a quiet escape with its lush garden setting. Travelers can dine at the on-site restaurant, cool off in the seasonal pool, or relax on the terrace. The property offers free in-room WiFi and sits conveniently close to the Durban Botanical Gardens.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Durban, Ridgeview Lodge is in the suburbs and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and popular attractions include Durban Botanical Gardens and uShaka Marine World. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. With scuba diving, sailing and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Durban travel guide
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17 Loudoun Road , Berea Suburb, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens showing a pond, flowers and landscape views
    Durban Botanical Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Musgrave Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durban University of Technology
    2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maan Hing Chinese Take Away
    13 min walk
  • Milky Lane
    2 min drive
  • Wimpy
    20 min walk
  • Olive And Oil
    16 min walk
  • Pedros Chicken
    19 min walk

About this property

Ridgeview Lodge

Upscale guest house near Durban Botanical Gardens
Located close to Durban University of Technology and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Ridgeview Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to laundry facilities and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A front desk safe, a reception hall and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Cable channels, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 230.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 420 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 230.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Ridgeview Lodge Guest House Durban
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ridgeview Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ridgeview Lodge?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgeview Lodge on 13 Mar 2026 start from AU$104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ridgeview Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ridgeview Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ridgeview Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridgeview Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Ridgeview Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 420 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ridgeview Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Durban Botanical Gardens, Durban University of Technology and Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Ridgeview Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zaheera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hostess. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed and a beautiful house. We had a room with a view of the harbour. The rooms are air conditioned which is essential in Durban in December.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Excellent service, with host going the extra mile to ensure thier guests are well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay at ridge view lodge

Had a nice garden room with privacy. Neat well kept rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sifundile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay, efficient, friendly, accommodating.

It was very good, thanks Magda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely and Friendly

Ridgeview always exceeds my expectations and is the only place I stay when in Durban
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not quite what we were expecting

welcoming hostess. Good views. Good breakfast. Room a bit run down. The photos of this B&B show the rooms in a much better condition than they really are.

10/10 Excellent

JADE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just wonderful

Great guesthouse with excellent management. Very friendly service and nothing was too much trouble. It was a last minute booking, but they were ready for us within 30 minutes. Good Bar, Excellent views and delicious breakfast. Thoroughly recommend and will be back!!

8/10 Good

André Sorio, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo

Modelo amigável de hotelaria. O casal proprietário se esforça pra deixar todo.mundo à vontade e ajudar nas dúvidas normais do turista. Quarto amplo e tudo muito limpo. Bar completo e café da manhã caprichado. E a vista da varanda deixa toda a cidade de Durban aos pés dos hóspedes. Muito legal.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice view, lovely pool and clean and appealing looking rooms. The hostess was kind but very energetic and eager to check up on you often. We felt a bit stressed by this and would have wished to be left on our selves. The breakfast was really nice and the location is good. Also a huge plus is that you get a parking spot at the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great little guest house

so pleased we stayed at Ridgeview lodge , will always remember the helpfulness of Tosca and Gary , their wealth of knowledge for local places to eat and their friendliness , we would not hesitate to stay here next time .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant time

2/10 Terrible

Refiloe, Gauteng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Quality of service

I didn't enjoy my stay at the lodge as the rules made my stay very uncomfortable.As I was not in the position to change them I had to stay only one day out of the seven days that I paid for without any refund. I wish all the lodge and hotels can make access on the rules and any other information before one can book(on line booking)so that one can make a decision being aware of everything.

8/10 Good

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home Coming at Riedgeview Lodge

The managers (Garry and Torska) were really great and fiendly. they called immediately after booking and enquired about time of my arrival to make my arrival smooth. They are really very friendly and would really make you feel at home. it is a homely lodge.

8/10 Good

ni, KwaZulu Natal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very needed and peaceful "Time Out"

A relaxing time in a very peaceful environment with friendly staff and welcoming attitude that makes you feel like family. Being a very busy career woman who is also studying part, this was a very welcome break from all chaos and stress with a loved one.

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst place we have ever stayed at!

First, this is not a lodge but a two-floor guesthouse, the owners live upstairs. Second, of the owners is intrusive. She took it upon herself to come into our room while we were having dinner to move my cloths from the chair to my suite case, we had hung wet cloths on the bathroom hooks that she moved to the shower floor so she could hang the dry towels we'd left on the bed. Third, there was an "honesty" policy regarding drinks from the bar--pay for what you drink--but the liquor cabinet was locked with a note to call the owners when we wanted a drink. I called to request an Amerula at 20:00 and indicated I may want another in an hour. She rudely told me she could serve it now, because she wasn't going to come back down later. I had to Then she told another guest how to poor gin for a G&T that she had watched them on the camera do it wrong! Lastly, on the day we were checking out we had a long drive, we wanted to enjoy breakfast then relax in the room for an hour until check out time at 10AM. Instead we had our beds stripped at 8AM while we ate, the AC was turned off and she took the remote so we could not turn it back on. Our things were still in the room! We asked the housekeeper about it, she apologized and said those were her instructions, but she had not taken the remote. After breakfast instead of a relaxing hour to sort out our luggage and review the map for our drive to the next town, we were made to feel uncomfortable and were covered in sweat from the hot room.

10/10 Excellent

Jimin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect.

Clean, Service, Breakfast... Everything Perfect! I will Stay Ridgeview Lodge again if I visit to Durban.

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay in Durban

This is a very nice and safe place to stay in Durban with a great view. The owners are very helpful:)

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location just outside Durban

Excellent venue, value for money, rooms a little small but consistent with the price. Superb views.

10/10 Excellent

Manfred Johannsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jederzeit wieder

Sehr gutes Frühstück,große und saubere Zimmer,zentral gelegen,supernettes Betreiber Ehepaar,jederzeit wieder

10/10 Excellent

NH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great guest house

Gary & Tosca were both very welcoming, very friendly and very helpful. Ridgeview is well located, beautifully furnished and has lovely views over the harbour area. The breakfast was first class. Our room was a little on the small side, but we were only there for one night and it had everything you would want for a comfortable stay. we would certainly stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great durban spot

Best breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B

It is hard to criticise and find fault with this establishment - it has everything one needs from a superb & safe location, quality furnishings, spacious rooms, facilities such as swimming pool & bar to the excellent personal service provided by the highly professional & knowledgeable owners, Gary & Tosca. I would have no hesitation in going back to Ridgeview & wouldn't deem it necessary to scour other B&B's - unreservedly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jon Trippett, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ridgeview Lodge

Once again, The Ridgeview Lodge met the high standards it sets itself in terms of convenience and comfort. I arrived a little exhausted but was greeted and checked in without fuss within minutes I was having a very nice shower. A friendly drink at the bar, easy internet access and into a comfortable bed. Breakfast was served again without fuss and the food would not have been out of place at a Grand Hotel. I cannot fault this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

Riverview lodge is a great place to see Durban, there is a great view of Durban harbour and Gary and Tosca are the ideal hosts. Access to city centre easy as african taxi's operate one block away outside Augustine hospital for a cost of 5 rand per trip, once down town you can pay 15 rand for a full day pass on the pick up and go bus which stops at all the places that you would like to see. If you want a comfortable informative safe place to stay, I fully recommend this hotel.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE PICTURES ON THE INTERNET ARE MISLEADING AS IN REALITY , THEY ARE NOT SO!