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Royal Hotel Ladysmith

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Business Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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140 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, 3370
  • Place, Ladysmith Siege Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Murchison Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emnambithi Cultural Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Business Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Business Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Twin Room

Business Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ladysmith

At Royal Hotel Ladysmith you'll be within steps of Ladysmith Town Hall and The Oval Mall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Ladysmith hotel include Ladysmith Siege Museum and Murchison Mall.

What's nearby

  • Ladysmith Siege Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Oval Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Murchison Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ladysmith Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emnambithi Cultural Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Guinea Fowl Restaurant Ladysmith - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Royal Hotel Ladysmith

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Hotel Ladysmith. Self parking is free.

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

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal Hotel Ladysmith offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 to 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Hotel Ladysmith

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 100.00 to 195.00 per person

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 70/02975/07

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Royal Ladysmith
Royal Hotel Ladysmith Hotel
Royal Hotel Ladysmith Ladysmith
Royal Hotel Ladysmith Hotel Ladysmith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

Royal Hotel Ladysmith offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel Ladysmith on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$106, 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 Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

Yep, Royal Hotel Ladysmith has a free self car park.

Does Royal Hotel Ladysmith have a pool?

Royal Hotel Ladysmith has an outdoor pool.

Does Royal Hotel Ladysmith serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

No, Royal Hotel Ladysmith does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel Ladysmith?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Royal Hotel Ladysmith Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alli Mahomed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nhlanhla Mavis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique and interesting property with wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay, extremely friendly ad helpful staff. Dinner and breakfast both good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

Royal Ladysmith

My kids loved it. Seeing the main road from the balcony. The staff are all so friendly and always willing to go out of their way to make us comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people are all very hospitable & very kind, service is great. I highly recommend Royal Hotel to everyone passing through Lady Smith.. Thank you so Royal Hotel Family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
It was not as terrible as I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property exceptional 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

HASEENA

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

Good and comfortable

Perfect for business travel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

My stay in Ladysmith Royal Hotel

My stay at the Royal hotel was so amazing, the rooms and the bed linen was so perfect. The breakfast was delicious, but I have a suggestion to make about the fridge in the room, they must put fridges in the rooms and include the payment in the room's fees. Regards Janet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and secure car parking with plentiful meals
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was on an overnight stay en route to Durban. Very refreshing. Friendly staff. Clean hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nhlanhla Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in a good location, not far from shops etc. I would certainly stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rosinah

It was good one but the breakfast was not so good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great place to stay

The owners were very nice. It is a lovely period hotel with amazing features. The pictures and write ups on the walls were fantastic. It is a lovely place to stay. Food was nothing short of excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service,room clean and comfortable overall good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Sue-Ann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

False Features Described

Stayed one night from 22-23 May 2018. Arrived at 18h51 and was told they only offer 15 hours a day room service, which was not specified on the limited hours when I booked. Indicated "premium bedding" on description of the room, however the bedding fabric is very old and not modern or soft or premium at all. Description indicated "Satellite TV Channels" in the room, however only 12 channels to view and no satellite channels as described, only channels were SABC 1/SABC 2 / SABC 3 / E-tv / and the rest were news channels - no movie channels whatsoever and no "satellite" channels as indicated with the description. Would not recommend as features are falsely described.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Niet bijzonder

Te duur voor omgeving. Niet echt hulpvaardig met koffers, fantastische koffietent ernaast met verrukkelijke cakes en lunches
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020