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Blue Marlin Guest House

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Richards Bay guest house

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Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property entrance
Billiards

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Kabeljoukade, Meerensee, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3901
  • Richards Bay Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Zululand Yacht Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Alkandstrand Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Richards Bay (RCB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Richards Bay

Close to the beach.You'll find Richards Bay Park and Alkandstrand Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Zululand Yacht Club and Pelican Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Richards Bay Park - 6 min drive
  • Boardwalk Mall - 11 min drive
  • Alkandstrand Beach - 11 min drive
  • Tusk Umfolozi Casino - 17 min drive
  • Enseleni Nature Reserve - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Richards Bay (RCB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portuguese on the bay - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blue Marlin Guest House

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Richards Bay guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Marlin Guest House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Richards Bay guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Blue Marlin Guest House offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Richards Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Chef
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: The Apartment room category is located in an annex building 0.3 mile (500 meters) from the main building.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (roundtrip)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open January 01 and close December 31.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property 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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Blue Marlin Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

VIKESH

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Satisfied Client.
It was a fantastic Guest House. The owners and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. I am a Vegan, was very surprised when they could provide me with Vegan dinners. Will definitely be going back on my next trip. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying here. It was a very laid back atmosphere, and the staff were AMAZING. They recommended a great restaurant and a great surf spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jabulani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
Awesomely good place with great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

richard, france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A realky great place
I stayed in one of their apartments but chevjed in at the Guest House. The staff were fantadtic. Calm, efficient, cheerful. The same gies for the room maids. The place was spotless, well equipped, the Wi-Fi was excellent and the TV picture was good too. No hesitation in recommending this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018