Featuring a garden and views of pool, Rooibos Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Richards Bay, 7.9 km from Richards Bay Country Club. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower and a desk. Some units are air conditioned and include a dressing room. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Richards Bay Golf Driving Range is 8.2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Enseleni Nature Reserve is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Richards Bay Airport, 5 km from Rooibos Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Richards Bay
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  • Atish
    South Africa South Africa
    impeccable! Sizeable! Value for money. Also extremely safe & secure (brightly lit and electric fence). Great facilities.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice welcome, very big room, well equipped! Very comfy bed and sofas. Adele gave a lovely welcome
  • Asanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is in a safe neighbourhood, very quiet as well. The rooms are well decorated, absolutely stunning and extremely clean.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Adell Du Toit

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Adell Du Toit
Rooibos Retreat offers spacious accommodation that is elegantly furnished with private bathrooms, bedrooms with king, queen or double beds and all have separate entrances. Each room provides an “at home” atmosphere where you can be comfortable. The perfect location for your next business trip. We will supply you with good quality bed linen, towels, coffee, tea, milk and body wash. Please note: When Richards Bay is experiencing load shedding, Rooibos Retreat will not have electricity. We do provide lights that can be recharged. HOUSE RULES Quiet hours: Please respect other guests & neighbors. Guests need to be quiet between 21:00 PM and 08:00 AM. PETS: Please do not let the cats or dogs in your bedroom. PARTIES: Parties are not permitted at this establishment. No visitors are allowed, strictly only guests that are listed on the booking are allowed on the property. The individual making the reservation MUST be staying at the property. SECURITY: We have a CCTV system on our property for your own personal safety and security. SMOKING POLICY: No Smoking allowed in the rooms, including cigarettes and shisha. CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in from 3PM until 5PM - if you need to check-in later than this, arrangements should be made prior to booking. Check-out is at 9AM - late check-outs will not be accommodated. If you leave sooner, we'd really appreciate if you could inform us. REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT: A refundable breakage deposit of R1000 must be paid in cash upon arrival for all bookings checking in on a Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday. This will be paid back in full within 48 hours if all is in order and no deductions need to be made due to breakages or for not adhering to the House Rules. Kindly provide your EFT details. Any violations of these rules gives us the right to cancel the reservation, even after check-in.
From its humble beginnings in July 2019, Rooibos Retreat has continued to flourish, attracting guests from all over the world. We truly strive to be that home away from home and a haven hidden in plain sight. We warmly welcome you! This room is on our private property. You will have your own entrance and interaction will be at a minimum.
We are proud of our unique place in the idyllic coastal town of Richards Bay. It is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round. Guests will enjoy staying close to all nearby nature attractions with the added benefit of being in the middle of a very safe suburban area, near the city center. This is a quiet neighborhood and the property doesn't allow parties and minimum alcohol consumption is allowed.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rooibos Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 45 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Shallow end
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Rooibos Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rooibos Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rooibos Retreat

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Rooibos Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Rooibos Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • The prices at Rooibos Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rooibos Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Rooibos Retreat is 3.1 miles from the centre of Richards Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.