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Accommodation near Pelican Island

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The Ridge Guesthouse

The Ridge Guesthouse

3.5 star property
1 km from Pelican Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"Great view of the harbour. Food is good with a nice menu"
South Africa
Rodney
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Ridge Guesthouse
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

4.0 star property
0.7 km from Pelican Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (93)
"Lovely "
Canada
howard
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 225 per person)
Premier Hotel The Richards

Premier Hotel The Richards

4.0 star property
1 km from Pelican Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (83)
"Excellent Spa facilities, especially the happy hour rates."
Saudi Arabia
Pragasen
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Premier Hotel The Richards
Beach nearby, white sand
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

3.5 star property
1.2 km from Pelican Island
7.2 out of 10, Good, (10)
"The service was awesome. Staff extremely helpful. Thanks for a nice stay."
United Kingdom
Sarah J
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
2 outdoor pools
La Rochelle Inn

La Rochelle Inn

3.0 star property
1.3 km from Pelican Island
6.0 out of 10, (4)
"Nice place and friendly stuff. Breakfast was really good 😊 the room was little bit out of date."
Finland
Ari
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
La Rochelle Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore

3.0 star property
1.1 km from Pelican Island
7.4 out of 10, Good, (114)
"Staff was great!! "
United States
Cathleen
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore
BBQ/picnic Area
Hillton Manor Guest House

Hillton Manor Guest House

4.0 star property
5 km from Pelican Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Staying at the Hillton Manor is by far the best guest house stay I have ever experienced!!! The staff are exceptional, friendly, and so accommodating. I would ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND booking your stay here should you be in Richards Bay!!!! "
United States
Patricia
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hillton Manor Guest House
Exclusive Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View | View from room
Umuzi Guesthouse

Umuzi Guesthouse

3.5 star property
3.3 km from Pelican Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Good stay with friendly hosts "
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Umuzi Guesthouse
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La Mer Lodge

La Mer Lodge

3.0 star property
4.8 km from Pelican Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"La Mer is always my preferred accommodation for all my business trips to Richards Bay, thanks for this trip again "
South Africa
Elmarie
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
La Mer Lodge
Outdoor pool
Road Lodge Richards Bay

Road Lodge Richards Bay

1.0 star property
5.6 km from Pelican Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (155)
"Awesome"
South Africa
Tuzinde
The price is AU$70
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Road Lodge Richards Bay
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 256 per person)
Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi

Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi

3.0 star property
18.4 km from Pelican Island
6.8 out of 10, (8)
"Always great "
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Umfolozi
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Unami Self-catering Accommodation

Unami Self-catering Accommodation

5.2 km from Pelican Island
The price is AU$59
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Unami Self-catering Accommodation
Property grounds
Minilitha Lodge

Minilitha Lodge

6.3 km from Pelican Island
Minilitha Lodge
BBQ/picnic Area
Woodpecker Inn

Woodpecker Inn

3.0 star property
6.2 km from Pelican Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last "
South Africa
Elmarie
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Woodpecker Inn
Honeymoon Suite | Garden view
Gecko Inn Guest House

Gecko Inn Guest House

3.0 star property
6.8 km from Pelican Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (25)
"Noisy water pipes and a rattling front door presented a good night sleep. "
United States
Anthony
Gecko Inn Guest House
Outdoor pool
Seagull Lodge

Seagull Lodge

3.0 star property
5.2 km from Pelican Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"There was no shower cap and shampoo nor noisy. "
Ireland
Simphiwe
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Seagull Lodge
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Top Pelican Island Hotel Reviews

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Very good "
Myles 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

Hotels near other Pelican Island attractions

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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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 Pelican Island?
Pelican Island is located in Richards Bay. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Pelican Island?
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pelican Island. Other good choices within a short distance include Premier Splendid Inn Bayshore and Premier Hotel The Richards.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Pelican Island?
Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pelican Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pelican Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Pelican Island.
What can I see and do near Pelican Island?
At Alkandstrand Beach, Naval Island and Richards Bay Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. A trip to Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. If you've got some time to explore the area around Pelican Island, you may want to make a stop by Richards Bay Stadium, Zululand Yacht Club and Richards Bay Game Reserve.