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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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BBQ/picnic area
Interior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Escape to Woodpecker Inn, a serene guesthouse nestled in a rural location. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff near by previous guests have enjoyed their stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Room

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Corner of Nkoninga and Pelican ParadeBir, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk Mall - 7 min drive
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 13 min drive
  • Richards Bay Park - 14 min drive
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 18 min drive
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 18 min drive

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

Guest house in a rural location
At Woodpecker Inn, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and barbecues
  • Wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with grab bars near toilets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome
2 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately ZAR 95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Woodpecker Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodpecker Inn?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodpecker Inn on 15 Feb 2025 start from AU$112.17, 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 Woodpecker Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Woodpecker Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodpecker Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodpecker Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Woodpecker Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Woodpecker Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Netcare The Bay Hospital, Richards Bay Library and Plaza Bay. City of uMhlathuze Municipality and Boardwalk Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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