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Blue Marlin Guest House

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 this property

Blue Marlin Guest House

Guesthouse in Richards Bay with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this guesthouse has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area.
Blue Marlin Guest House offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Richards Bay guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Blue Marlin Guest House, you'll be close to Zululand Yacht Club. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Embers
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Richards Bay Park and 7 minutes from Zululand Yacht Club
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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 centre 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 guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Embers – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 47.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Embers

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ZAR 95 for adults and from ZAR 47.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 7:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 January and close on 31 December.
  • 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 organisation.

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