8 Robbin Rif Birdswood, Richards bay, 3900 Richards Bay, South Africa
#13 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Richards Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 120 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 June 2023
Mtimkulu
South AfricaThe towel need to change now.they not white and soft
There service are best and clean
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Khumalo
EswatiniThe bed comfort
There was no breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Senelisiwe
South AfricaThe shower drain isn’t draining well in room 2 but all in all the place is clean thanks for that . If you can fix the drain in the shower we would appreciate.
The property is nice and clean 🙌
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Luthando
South Africathe prices advertised on Booking.com don’t correspond to what I was charged and it’s not the first time . on Booking.com they advertised R633 per room including taxes but I was charged R700 per room 😭😭
the swimming pool and the garden stood out for me
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Phumelele
South AfricaWe arrived at 15:40, but still the room wasn't ready, i had to ask my parents to wait in the car.
The place was nice
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Viegas
South AfricaI loved everything about the venue however the only confusion is, M Crystal's is advertised as a bed and breakfast (B&B) and we had been told that the kitchen staff was sent on holiday therefore we will not be served breakfast and under the same breath we were smelt amazing aroma of food. Let's say that was a "self catered by guest" situation. From my point of view, there should have been substitutes for the kitchen staff. And that would have been the solution that I would've loved to hear. With all that being said, I wouldn't want to see such a beautiful place be in trouble for false advertising, it wouldn't be worth the hard work achieved thus far.
The facility was very calm and peaceful. The scenery of the wild bushes from my balcony was the cherry on top. Well located venue, amazing cheerful staff with cleanliness worthy of a 5Star hotel. I would definitely recommend friends and family to M-Crystals
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Haniffah
South AfricaNothing ,though It could also be nice if they could have 1 or 2 family rooms.
Place was nice and clean
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Sinothi
South AfricaThere's nothing we didn't like. We suggest an an accessible tap for drinking water.
Very beautiful and clean. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the cleaners are very friendly .
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Thamie
South Africalol thought the bath was abit small but great place overall
Great Place Value for money, nice location and great staff
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Naidoo
South AfricaNo hot water in my room at night
Cleanliness
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Noxolo
South AfricaNobody answered the number that was provided. The gate at the property was open when we arrived at night and it appeared to stay open for awhile.
The property was clean and the lady that assisted us was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Joseph
South AfricaNothing ....all was in place
Cleanliness of the place is great the flora around the building is well articulated Friendly staff and owner mix well will clients Loadshedding no problem - Generator in working order
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Lungelo
South AfricaRooms have no Irons and hairdryers.
The place was super cool. So neat and clean. The staff was so welcoming and treated us so well.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Sithole
South AfricaThe TV didn't have DSTV channels
The room was comfortable and friendly staff
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Sithole
South AfricaThe fact that there was no breakfast included
The location and the room was perfect
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 May 2022
Nelly
South AfricaThe fact that there are no phones if you need something you have to take steps to find them. No big towels for us plus size
The owners are so welcoming and the staff is friendly it felt like home. It was like we knew each other long before we went there
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Onnet
South AfricaThe noise at night for people of which they had a party, there was a smoke inside the house we even switched off the aircon because we ended up coughing due to the smell of what they were smoking in the house. They kept on opening and closing the doors. We slept around 3.am I wished that the owner was staying on premises. We also did not want to call her by that night. It was very late. It was a bad experience ever that we had before.butvthe venue is very beautifui it the can replace the shower door.
It was a standard breakfast.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 March 2022
Nompilo
South AfricaNothing,maybe include breakfast
Loved it, it's clean, comfortable and quiet. I think I might have booked a smaller room than what I would prefer.otherwise great establishment
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2022
Mbally🥰
South AfricaIt was quiet,clean and very beautiful
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Innocent
South AfricaEverything was perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Mlaba
South AfricaThe room we got wasn't the best - the bed was hard and uncomfortable, bathroom had no shower door, plus the door that separates the room from the bathroom didn't fit the actual dimension, for people who are sharing there wasn't any hygiene privacy in the room when the other was in the bathroom.
Location is great, Staff is welcoming, the whole facility is clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Myeza
South Africaboth
everything
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
George
South AfricaRoom 1 which we were allocated to upon arrival was terrible. The bed is very old and the mattress wobbly, springy and make creaky noises. The small pillows are stuff with very noisy materials you wont be able to sleep. The room is too small and the bath is just plain basic and very uninteresting. The lady who received us lied that the place was fully booked and hence could not give us another room but the place was empty and had only us and another guest.
natural and fresh environment and beautiful gardens
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Anele
South AfricaUnfortunate nothng dear we all happy
All most every thing was good Your place n clean n fresh Your staff all 🙂 soo we all happy
Stayed in May 2023
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