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Woodpecker Inn

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool
Garden
Indoor wedding
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
$75
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Explore the area

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Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Place, Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Place, Boardwalk Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Richards Bay Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Woodpecker Inn

3-star Richards Bay guest house with bar/lounge
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Woodpecker Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). This business-friendly guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Woodpecker Inn is a smoke-free property.

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately ZAR 95 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

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse
Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large bar and food available. Nice large rooms, good for family. Convienient for airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Newlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

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

Haven of Peace

Satisfactory, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness