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Imvubu Lodge

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a restaurant

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At Imvubu Lodge, travelers find a peaceful oceanfront retreat with rejuvenating spa massages after mini golf. The Reeds restaurant serves all daily meals, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. The attentive staff enhances the experience throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Krewelkring Hibbard Drive, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900

What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Zululand Yacht Club - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Boardwalk Mall - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Plaza Bay - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Outpost Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Imvubu Lodge

Hotel by the ocean
At Imvubu Lodge, you can look forward to mini golf, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, In The Reeds, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Imvubu Lodge include perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 74-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 137 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • In The Reeds

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 74-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 137 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Imvubu
Imvubu Lodge
Three Cities Imvubu
Three Cities Imvubu Lodge
Three Cities Imvubu Lodge Richards Bay
Three Cities Imvubu Richards Bay
Protea Hotel Imvubu Richards Bay
Imvubu Lodge Richards Bay
Imvubu Richards Bay
Imvubu Lodge Hotel
Imvubu Lodge Richards Bay
Imvubu Lodge Hotel Richards Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Imvubu Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Imvubu Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imvubu Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Imvubu Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Imvubu Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Richards Bay Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Alkandstrand Beach and Zululand Yacht Club. Pelican Island and Naval Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Imvubu Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 117 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not happy

The room was not clean and sub standard - the floors were sandy and the furniture old. I also had no hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Zamaswazi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i was in a room next to housekeepers room they making noise . the room was very small and the bed very old not comfortable at all the micro-oven very old
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

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

beautiful

was amazing the nature vibe and open view of the sea lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great. Would have liked some kind of stove facility and a braai area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

stanley

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

Excellent place to visit every time

The stay at Imvubu was great. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Richards bay

Excellent place to stay ,, incredible,, super friendly and efficient staff ,,,,THE best place to stay for us !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful stay in a beautiful lodge

Beautiful stay in a beautiful lodge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Svend

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

Kaare and Trine out of Africa

Perfect area with an amacing sundowner bar and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Corry, Rijssen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtig park, met prima eetgelegenheden. Vriendelijk, behulpzaam personeel. Lodges erg mooi en schoon. Zwembad past perfect in de omgeving. kortom we hebben geweldig genoten. Aanrader
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Cornelis

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

Verblijf Imvubu

Het huisje was prima. Jammer dat er maar één stoel was. De WIFI werkte niet! Het restaurant was super!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Steven

Very neutral property

It was average for me. I roulant go out of my way to stay there. The grounds are nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Everton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wouldn't repeat the stay

The lodge is okay, but not exactly referring to pictures in the website. (Room is smaller, beach is closed - no access from the hotel). The room was cleaned every day, but it was smelly (like wet) and attacked my son's allergy, then we had to leave one day before (room 2). The staff was friendly, but could do nothing about the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nombulelo

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

Lovely Break

Great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Highly recommended

Beautiful lodge and grounds. Very comfortable room and wonderful restaurant and staff. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hotel im Grünen. Eigener kleiner See viel Grün und in unmittelbarer Strandnähe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cleodette

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

Can I go again

I don't have a negative thing to say... It was more than I expected. From the great and friendly staff to the awesome room the the amazing quiet and private location with an amazing sea view. I will go back anytime. I just didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tranquility

Safe and secure location with tranquil surroundings. It was a stones throw away from the beach...

10/10 Excellent

Cisca

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

Best Family Break

This was by far one of the BEST getaways i have had EVER it was tranquil and comfy with all that we needed close by. I will be back soon with more friends and family.

8/10 Good

Dumisile

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

Assessable, quiet, clean and comfortable .

Amazing

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nette und gemütliche Chalet, spezielles Frühstückskonzept mit einzeln buchbaren Items, Angebot durchschnittlich.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice lodge

Nice place to stay over when in Richards Bay. Sea view from sundowner bar and peaceful location. The cabin had everything needed, especially an air conditioner but if you can not sleep with too much light in the room the outside light can be a problem. This is a very good thing for security but there should be the choice to darken the rooms with blackout curtains if you like a dark room at night.

8/10 Good

Sydney Bongani

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

Superb

It was kinda fantastic stay

8/10 Good

Dumisane

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

Great

It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Delphine

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

Wonderful place during the week

For most of our stay it felt like we had paradise to ourselves - sitting on the Sundowner deck at sunrise with a first cup of coffee; listening to the frogs and watching the birds in the pond next to the restaurant, enjoying the 'lagoon' pool all by ourselves, BUT the traffic to the Sundowner over the weekends and the thumping music that could be heard at our cottage detracted from the overall experience. AND WiFi was critical for both my guest and me, and it was highly unreliable and disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018