Rooibos Retreat offers accommodations in Richards Bay, 8 miles from Enseleni Nature Reserve and 15 miles from Kwambonambi Golf Club. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 4.9 miles from Richards Bay Country Club and 5.1 miles from Richards Bay Golf Driving Range. There's a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Some units are air conditioned and include a dressing room. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a seating area. Guests can also relax in the garden. Ongoye Forest is 27 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Umfolozi Country Club is 29 miles away. The nearest airport is Richards Bay Airport, 3.1 miles from Rooibos Retreat.

Couples in particular 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 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Richards Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Madeleen
    South Africa South Africa
    Rooibos Retreat is everything advertised on Booking.Com and more. Friendly staff, beautiful guesthouse. Clean linen, good quality beds and furniture. Will definitely revisit.
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious long suite although slightly crowded with furniture and ornaments. Very large screen TV with Dstv, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Comfortable bed as well as large comfy couch and a powerful air conditioner. Fresh milk provided in fridge. ...
  • Aaron
    Belgium Belgium
    Very big room, clean and comfortable. Very nice open bathroom. The owner was very friendly. Amazing big breakfast.

Hosted by Adell Du Toit

9.3
9.3
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

Area info

Amenities of Rooibos Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Adults only
  • Shallow end
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Rooibos Retreat

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

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

    • Swimming pool

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

  • Room options at Rooibos Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Rooibos Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.

  • The prices at Rooibos Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.