Comfortable Accommodation: Mels in Richards Bay offers a ground-floor apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property features a kitchenette, tea and coffee maker, walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a TV.
Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. The apartment is adults-only and pet-friendly, ensuring a relaxing stay.
Local Attractions: Richards Bay Airport is 3 km away. Nearby attractions include Richards Bay Country Club (12 km), Richards Bay Golf Driving Range (13 km), and Enseleni Nature Reserve (14 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
“Everything was good even location direct straight it a nice quiet place”
Kabelo
South Africa
“The quiet environment the property is situated in, it's very nice and the friendly host is excellent.”
Sinenhlanhla
South Africa
“Everything actually...The place, service it was exceptional”
Marym
Ireland
“The owner was so warm and friendly. The apartment was really quiet and comfortable. We slept very well. The neighbourhood is quiet. The wifi was excellent. The air conditioning was brilliant to have because it was so hot. Mel's is amazing value...”
Riaz
South Africa
“The host was kind and helpful throughout my stay. It felt like home. Would definitely go back if I am ever in Richard's Bay again.”
Gerry
South Africa
“It's a great and peaceful place, it is very very clean and lovely inside. We were well welcomed and made feel comfortable. We are looking forward to our next visit”
Kayde
South Africa
“Nontokoza is an exceptional host. She is so kind and welcoming, I thoroughly enjoyed the room, which was cool in the hot days, and had a lovely strong fan to keep you cool. All the facilities were superb and everything I needed was there. All in...”
N
Nkabindze
Eswatini
“The homely feelings and the friendliness of the owner.
They even lent me a phone charger since I had forgotten mine.”
Gugulentsha
South Africa
“Location ,tranquility,needed items in the house ,Chocolate on our bed”
Sanne
South Africa
“It is a very nice and affordable place in Richardsbay, comfortable bed and clean room my husband and I had to extend our stay one night was just not enough”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Hadebe
South Africa
“Everything was good even location direct straight it a nice quiet place”
Kabelo
South Africa
“The quiet environment the property is situated in, it's very nice and the friendly host is excellent.”
Sinenhlanhla
South Africa
“Everything actually...The place, service it was exceptional”
Marym
Ireland
“The owner was so warm and friendly. The apartment was really quiet and comfortable. We slept very well. The neighbourhood is quiet. The wifi was excellent. The air conditioning was brilliant to have because it was so hot. Mel's is amazing value...”
Riaz
South Africa
“The host was kind and helpful throughout my stay. It felt like home. Would definitely go back if I am ever in Richard's Bay again.”
Gerry
South Africa
“It's a great and peaceful place, it is very very clean and lovely inside. We were well welcomed and made feel comfortable. We are looking forward to our next visit”
Kayde
South Africa
“Nontokoza is an exceptional host. She is so kind and welcoming, I thoroughly enjoyed the room, which was cool in the hot days, and had a lovely strong fan to keep you cool. All the facilities were superb and everything I needed was there. All in...”
N
Nkabindze
Eswatini
“The homely feelings and the friendliness of the owner.
They even lent me a phone charger since I had forgotten mine.”
Gugulentsha
South Africa
“Location ,tranquility,needed items in the house ,Chocolate on our bed”
Sanne
South Africa
“It is a very nice and affordable place in Richardsbay, comfortable bed and clean room my husband and I had to extend our stay one night was just not enough”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score
Its clean and cosy. Perfect home away with most of the necessities. About 3km from town and 1.5 km from airport.
Languages spoken: English,Zulu
Property surroundings
House rules
Mels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Mels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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