17 Loudoun Road, Bulwer, 4001 Durban, South Africa
#9 of 178 B&Bs and Inns in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Trevor
MauritiusThe WiFi was troublesome but they sorted it out
The staff went beyond the call of duty . Terrific stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Basma
BelgiumI cannot think of anything that I disliked. It is a perfect place.
Ridgeview is a very beautiful boutique hotel, with a nice garden and a terrace with a view of the harbour. The room was very comfortable, with very convenient amenities provided and renewed everyday. The garden and terrace were very relaxing (if you do not mind the monkeys on the surface of the building), and just sitting on the terrace was a treat. The landlady, Vasantha, is a very knowledgeable and caring person who goes out of her way to take care of her guest. She gave me very valuable information about Durban and South Africa in general and took very good care of my safety during my stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Phumla
South AfricaEverything including swimming Very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Terrence
South Africa-
The owner was very accommodating and went the extra mile after a vehicle on the property kept going off. the breakfast was very nice and would go as far as to say one of the best i have had at a BnB
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Nuala
United KingdomI liked it all!
Breakfast was fabulous - in addition to a full English breakfast, small sweet pancakes and a cereal parfait were included. The owner is friendly, attentive and very interesting to chat with. The views of the harbour are great and the gardens are lush and peaceful. Lots of seating on the veranda and in the garden were available to guests. A taxi service can be organised if needed and dinner is available, with notice. I will definitely return!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Lynette
South AfricaTV not working due to poor connectivity. Should atleast have the basic channels playing than to rely on wifi connection for the TV to play.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Jane
ZambiaNothing
The owner is very friendly and nice, she went above board to ensure that we were comfortable and well fed. All the staff are very hospitable, nice and respectful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Thamsanqa
South AfricaNothing.
The staff's care and welcoming was 10/10 I really felt at home because of those beautiful ladies. The location and the place itself is so beautiful, there's fresh air, very quite and lowkey, I loved it. And Vasantha is one of a kind, a refreshing and polite soul she made us feel good and relaxed I really had a great time, and I'm going back for more🤗.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Van
South AfricaFavorite part was the garden
Beautiful view, location, friendliness of staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Priscillah
South AfricaNothing
The room was excellent with the soft bed,clean sheets, the breakfast was so delicious ,the environment and also the staff was great.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Janice
South AfricaNothing at all.
Everything. Cleanliness, friendly host and friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Great atmosphere, feel relaxed just being there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Thabisile
South AfricaThe Host was very good to us.The place was amazing😊😃😃😃Friendly staff,food was excellent. I really enjoyed my stay. Will surely come back next time.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Thulani
South AfricaNothing was identify
Treatment, view of Harbour and tight security Nice garden It is very quite
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Gugulethu
South AfricaThe place is beautiful Excellent service and cleanliness
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Malcolm
South AfricaAbsolute Gem!! Really went above and beyond to make us feel at home Lovely little Pub and not to mention one of the best curries in town !! Will be back soon!!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Dr
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing Loved everything...that is extremely rare, but true
Amazing hospitality with attention to detail. A truly delightful experience at Ridgeview. Delicious breakfast, spoilt for choice, catering for all dietary needs. Safety, peaceful, and tranquil, ideal for guests on holiday, or in our case, preparing for my Dad's admission to Hospital. Close proximity to Hospitals which is extremely helpful. Supportive staff and management, who are attentive to your every need, accomodating, special requirements of each guests, including their limitations such as with my elderly parents, making the entire process of a loved one being hospitalised, and relatives having a "home away from home" to come back to in the evenings, and leave with a delicious nutritious breakfast to sustain you, relieves your anxiety and really does make a difference to an otherwise stressful time in our lives. Thank you to Vasantha, Pascal, and staff for well wishes for my Dad's recovery, their support, and making this a 5 star experience. I will definitely be returning on holiday with my folks, to relax, to this amazing place and recommending it to anyone who is in a similar situation with a relative utilising the nearby hospitals.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Jeanette
South AfricaHome away from home and great hospitality
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Thuli
South Africathere is construction next to the property. totally not the owner’s fault but I can’t wait to come back when it’s done .
the property is quite small making it intimate and homely . there is also a lot of gardening which I appreciated . I loved the different sit points in the garden . the butterflies and tranquillity.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Claire
MauritiusEverything was perfect
Lovely B and B. Fantastic host and staff was really impressed. Picked this place as it was close to Entabeni. Location was brilliant and it felt like a home away from home
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Thore
GermanyThe owner of Ridgeview as well as the personell are just the most friendly people you´ll ever meet. They make amazing english breakfast as well as drinks in the evening, and if you want to get a ride through the city they can organize that as well. I was working in Durban and stayed at Ridgeview for 3 weeks, and the team at Ridgeview really made me feel like i was right at home every single day! So, if you want to visit Durban, which i would highly recommend, i suggest you stay at Ridgeview. There is just no place quite like it.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Dr
South AfricaEverything was excellent!
Ridgeview Lodge is a great place, with great hospitality and you are always well taken care of. The breakfast is amazing and the level of professionalism from check-in to check-out is quite rare to be honest. Excellent outdoor scenery and swimming pool that overlooks the Durban Harbour.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ettienne
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Iwona
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Hesterb
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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