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Bayside Lodge Empangeni

3.0 star property
Hotel in Empangeni with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Luxury Room
Lobby sitting area
32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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56 Maxwell St, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, 3880
  • Place, Life Empangeni Private Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Umfolozi Regional War Memorial Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Medicross Tamela
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Empangeni

Bayside Lodge Empangeni puts you in the heart of Empangeni, within a 20-minute stroll of Life Empangeni Private Hospital and Lower Umfolozi Regional War Memorial Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Empangeni hotel include Medicross Tamela and Empangeni Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Life Empangeni Private Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lower Umfolozi Regional War Memorial Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Medicross Tamela - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wave Sports Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bayside Lodge Empangeni

Hotel in Empangeni with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
As a guest of Bayside Lodge Empangeni, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Empangeni hotel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bayside Lodge Empangeni offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead.

This Empangeni hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (ZAR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: ZAR 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

BAYSIDE LODGE EMPANGENI Hotel
BAYSIDE LODGE EMPANGENI Empangeni
BAYSIDE LODGE EMPANGENI Hotel Empangeni

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

Bayside Lodge Empangeni offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bayside Lodge Empangeni on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$62.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

Yep, Bayside Lodge Empangeni has a self car park for ZAR 20 per night.

What makes Bayside Lodge Empangeni a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bayside Lodge Empangeni.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

No, Bayside Lodge Empangeni does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bayside Lodge Empangeni?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Bayside Lodge Empangeni Reviews

7.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Niresh

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nokulunga

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary-Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pig sty with yellow sheets and stains.

Its a pig sty noisy brothel. Dont do it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andiswa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Paulos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nontobeko

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rubbish

They misleading us on the net and find it different from what you expect and extra charges are too much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mamosebetsi Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thokozani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

No complaints I had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sinenhlanhla

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Fanele

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nomcebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Simphiwe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Deon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ndumiso

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Njabulo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sbongile Gama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

NOXOLO NOTHANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Kwanele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value - no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020