Title: Rooibos Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=46122608&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rooibos Retreat Travelers find a peaceful retreat near the airport with a garden sanctuary and refreshing pool - perfect for unwinding between flights ## Photo gallery for Rooibos Retreat ![Exterior - Rooibos Retreat (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46122700/46122608/72553eeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Rooibos Retreat (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46122700/46122608/ebea28a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe - Rooibos Retreat (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46122700/46122608/55c4d74c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries - Rooibos Retreat (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46122700/46122608/52a30d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![64-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix - Rooibos Retreat (Richards Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46122700/46122608/84a513b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rooibos Retreat offers a quiet sanctuary near the airport. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or use in-room WiFi. Outdoor furniture provides comfy spaces to unwind, and water dispensers keep everyone hydrated. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=46122608&PinnedHotelID=46122608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Richards Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Richards-Bay.dx2954) [View more Guest Houses in Richards Bay](https://www.expedia.com/Richards-Bay-Guest-Houses.d2954-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.76338%2C32.06144&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TJOqX2RJdRBbfd9wm18Oc3f_d4g=) 18 Rooibosrand, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900 ### What's nearby - University of Zululand Richards Bay Campus 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - City of uMhlathuze Municipality 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Boardwalk Mall 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Richards Bay Library 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Plaza Bay 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Richards Bay (RCB) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 4 min drive - The Outpost Restaurant 18 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Jacob 7 min drive - Mugg & Bean 4 min drive ## About this property ### Rooibos Retreat Guesthouse near the airport Rooibos Retreat provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a computer station - Outdoor furniture and a TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and computers. Other amenities include: - Heating and portable fans - Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries - 64-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels - Private yards, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers ## Similar properties ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16400000/16394100/16394003/8701504b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Pet friendly - Parking included 7.8 Good 7 reviews $63 nightly $74 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=16394003&PinnedHotelID=16394003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59990000/59988800/59988788/f84b9d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay Richards Bay - 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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Outdoor pool (guest access) - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Daily housekeeping (for a fee) ### Business services - Computer station ### Outdoors - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Partially-open bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 64-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels - CD player - Computer - DVD player - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Blender - Champagne service - Cleaning supplies - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Griddle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Mixer - Oven - Paper towels - Shared kitchen access - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Waffle maker ### More - Air conditioning - Electrical adapters - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: ZAR 200 Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: ZAR 200 ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person - Early check-in fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability) - Late check-out fee: ZAR 200 (subject to availability) - Housekeeping fee: ZAR 50 per day - A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee 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 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 cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a security system This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Rooibos Retreat Guesthouse Rooibos Retreat Richards Bay Rooibos Retreat Guesthouse Richards Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rooibos Retreat have a pool? ### Is Rooibos Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rooibos Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Rooibos Retreat? ### Where is Rooibos Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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