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Woodpecker Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Richards Bay with free airport shuttle and outdoor pool

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve
  • Boardwalk Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

Experience a traditional retreat with a wooden headboard, two comfortable beds, and a cozy atmosphere.

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, a painting above, and a nightstand with a telephone.

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Comfortable retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and framed wall art.

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

Cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, a painting above, and a nightstand with a telephone.

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Richards Bay

At Woodpecker Inn you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Netcare The Bay Hospital and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Richards Bay Library. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this 3-property class Richards Bay guest house, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Plaza Bay and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from City of uMhlathuze Municipality.
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What's nearby

  • City of uMhlathuze Municipality - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Plaza Bay - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Aquadene Public Library - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Richards Bay Park - 14 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Woodpecker Inn

Guesthouse in Richards Bay with free airport shuttle and outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Woodpecker Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Richards Bay guest house is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Woodpecker Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

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.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately ZAR 95 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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse
Woodpecker Inn Richards Bay
Woodpecker Inn Guesthouse Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Woodpecker Inn?

Yep, Woodpecker Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Inn?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodpecker Inn on 11 Aug 2025 start from NZ$122.99, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Woodpecker Inn?

The closest beach to Woodpecker Inn is Alkandstrand Beach (7 km).

Does Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

Woodpecker Inn has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Woodpecker Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Woodpecker Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Woodpecker Inn?

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

Woodpecker Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my trustworthy B&B in Richards Bay during my business travels and hopefully not the last
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large bar and food available. Nice large rooms, good for family. Convienient for airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Newlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

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

Haven of Peace

Satisfactory, friendly staff and nice surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness