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La Mer Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming lodge, where the outdoor pool and garden offer relaxation while multilingual staff share local insights

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Located in the business district, La Mer Lodge offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery. Guests can relax at the on-site bar, use in-room WiFi to plan excursions, and consult the multilingual staff about the best nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room (or Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room (Self Catering)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Richards Bay, La Mer Lodge is in the business district and near the beach. Boardwalk Mall and Plaza Bay are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Richards Bay Game Reserve and Enseleni Nature Reserve. Visit our Richards Bay travel guide
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14 Koorsboom, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • City of uMhlathuze Municipality
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Netcare The Bay Hospital
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Boardwalk Mall
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Richards Bay Library
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • The Outpost Restaurant
    17 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Ikhofi
    6 min drive
  • Jacob
    6 min drive

About this property

La Mer Lodge

Bed & breakfast in the business district
A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at La Mer Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Mer Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 29-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 60 per person

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Mer Lodge Richards Bay
Mer Lodge
Mer Richards Bay
La Mer Lodge Richards Bay
La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast
La Mer Lodge Bed & breakfast Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does La Mer Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Lodge?

As of 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Lodge on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$99.95, excluding 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 La Mer Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Mer Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Mer Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Mer Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is La Mer Lodge located?

Situated in the business district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus, City of uMhlathuze Municipality and Boardwalk Mall. Netcare The Bay Hospital and Richards Bay Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

La Mer Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming and the security guy offered to wash my car. Very quiet place and accommodates all age groups
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and other guests. Great location, decent price. I would definitely book again if I was ever in the area. It was very close to the airport/shopping malls. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Mer is always my preferred accommodation for all my business trips to Richards Bay, thanks for this trip again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jan

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

Terrible Room

My client complained as it wasn't the first time he stayed at this guest house. Both times the rooms were terrible. He said the room he received this time was better but there was a bad smell coming from the shower that he had to sleep with the windows open. He informed the management but the attitude was that nothing would be done about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall, a pleasant place to stay,

Very pleasant host and staff. Area is more industrial than anticipated but great beach, harbour and golf course. Air con needs to be more efficient for those not used to the humidity and a lick of paint wouldn’t go amiss, together with a barrier between the bathroom and the rest of the area. I guess I’m just used to UK regulations but it would be a positive step for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

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

Good hotel, nice people

The lodge is in a quiet street, and has a nice setting with trees and bushes to give a country feel. It's well maintained, and there's lots of space in the lounge, kitchen, dining room

10/10 Excellent

nonkululeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing ,I can refer other people to come and stay there

4/10 Poor

BEATRICE

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

Hôtel médiocre, à la réputation surfaite

Hôtel à éviter, qui confirme la mauvaise impression qu'on a dès l'arrivée au parking, jonché d'ordures et de déchets, une honte. La chambre est dépourvue de toute facilité ( pas de frigidaire, pas de micro ondes, aucune bouteille d'eau à disposition....), la notre ne correspondait pas à notre réservation, et était en outre bruyante, d'autant qu'elle était proche de la piscine. Enfin, le petit déjeuner coûte 10 euros par personne celui met le prix de la chambre à 100 euros tout de même et elle est loin de les valoir. On ne s'y arrêtera plus jamais.

8/10 Good

Abraham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017