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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
The guesthouse offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the guesthouse's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 2 meeting rooms.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.
Blue Marlin Guest House has designated areas for smoking.
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Library
- Picnic area
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Water dispenser
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Uncovered parking
- Secured parking
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Terrace
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Conference center
- Designated smoking areas
- Banquet hall
- Pool umbrellas
- Reception hall
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 18
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 1
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Room Amenities
Blue Marlin Guest House offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Richards Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Air conditioning
- Room service (limited hours)
- Television
- Free newspaper
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Microwave
- Access via exterior corridors
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired internet
- TV size: 32
- TV size measurement: inch
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Electric kettle
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Toaster
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Spices
- Chef
- Laptop-friendly workspace
Parking
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Embers - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Nearby Activities
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
Cashless transactions are not available
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Masks are compulsory at the property
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Contactless check-out is not available
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Mobile key entry is not available
Debit cards not accepted
Gloves are available to guests
Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are not available
No gap period between guest stays
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Hotel Names
- Blue Marlin Guest House Guesthouse Richards Bay
- Blue Marlin Guest House Guesthouse
- Blue Marlin Guest House Richards Bay
- Blue Marlin House house
- Blue Marlin Richards Bay
- Blue Marlin Guest House Guesthouse
- Blue Marlin Guest House Richards Bay
- Blue Marlin Guest House Guesthouse Richards Bay
National Rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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