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Protea Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay

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Corner of Bridgetown and Pioneer Roads | Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, Richards Bay 3900, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

What a pleasure to stay in such a well managed hotel. It was our first visit to Richards Bay and after arriving late and booking into a hideous bed and breakfast - Amble Inn, in Empangeni, we were amazingly impressed by the attitude and service we received at the Protea Waterfront. The rooms are well appointed, clean and spacious. Their... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a lovely hotel in a pretty spot with all rooms overlooking the waterfront. The bedroom has a desk and dressing table giving it the feel of a small suite. Lovely large bathroom with luxury bath. Very clean room and friendly service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I actually find this hotel difficult to fault to be perfectly honest. Perhaps one of the better hotels I've stayed in. PROs - Quiet, good bed, lovely bathroom, prompt laundry and room service. V.good restaurant food and pretty good breakfast. Outdoor eating area and pool is nice area. Great coffee as well. CONs - not many!! Sometimes you have to... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Absolutely one of the best bathroom/wash/shower facilities I've seen in a while - and I get around the world often! The shower (seperate bathtub) is decoratively tiled at an inward slope ensuring water doesn't flow out. They were also smart enough to include a strong plastic seal between the shower door and wall so again water doesn't splash or drip... More

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South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Great hotel with lovely rooms. The bathroom has a big shower and nice bath tub to just chill. Would have been nice if they supplied foam bath though. The breakfast was also quite good. The location is on the waterfront which has quite a few restaurant choices for dinner. Overall I enjoyed staying at this hotel.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I'd advise anyone to stay at the Protea Hotel Waterfront if traveling to Richards Bay. The views are stunning and the convienience of walking to the Waterfront for a variety of restaurants is fantastic. The people were extremely friendly where ever we went and for the first time the colour of one's skin was not an issue. The one thing... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

The protea hotel was excellent, free wifi, good service. sitauted with a good view and lots of restaurants around the area which is walking distance.Two swimming pools in the hotel. Very friendly staff. Found the hotel to be home away from home.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

The hotel was much better than expected. I am not sure why the breakfast was so expensive at 155 South African Rands per person over the festive season, so we did not eat there… (Although the cheaper options like Jacks Corner are also nothing to rave about). The location is great and the accommodation is clean and functional. Also, our... More

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Elgin, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

The positives - Great location near yacht marina as well as good restaurants and bars. This is a clean and attractive hotel - all polished marble, chrome, and neon. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed with oversized baths. Nice pool with view. The negative - guest services are lacking. They will call a cab for you, but that is about... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

We checked in 10 minutes ago, no lift working. The receptionist totally ignored me, was on the phone for 10 minutes. The room is fifthy, the bed has so much duct underneath, you could make a shaggy carpet. There is dust everywhere, sweet papers behind the tables, food crumbs, would definately, leave but have to stay for the night! Needs... More

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Address: Corner of Bridgetown and Pioneer Roads | Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, Richards Bay 3900, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Richards Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 7 hotels in Richards Bay
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
If it is style you want, then Protea Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is your only option. The hotel is situated in the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront in Richards Bay and caters for the executive traveller who is looking for something extra ordinary. The hotel has a prime location, the only hotel overlooking the waterfront in Richards Bay. The hotel boasts stylish standard rooms and 12 luxurious suites. The modern décor and personal touches in the rooms makes your stay away from home very comfortable. The rooms are very elegant and spacious and have en-suite bathrooms and king size beds. All rooms have magnificent views of the waterfront and bay area. The up-market, Ship to Shore Restaurant and its innovative, open plan design allows you to see into the kitchen while your meal is being prepared. The Ship to Shore serves a scrumptious full English breakfast and the a la carte menu is very upbeat. With a wide variety of meals to choose from, you are sure to find something that will be pleasing to the pallet. You can sit back and relax in the exclusive Admirals Cigar Lounge. Here you can puff on one of the machine rolled cigars that are on sale and enjoy your favourite premier brand drink. Unwind while sipping sundowners on the deck which overlooks the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront. The deck also has a crystal clear swimming pool and a seating pool. Kick your shoes off and enjoy your meal or drinks in the shallow waters of the seating pool. ... more   less 
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