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The Hotel

Welcome to this unique and inviting retreat, just two hours north of Durban, situated in the diverse city of uMhlathuze, Zululand. Experience the warm friendliness of Richards Bay and its picturesque surroundings, coupled with the relaxed hospitality and convenience of the centrally situated Protea Hotels Richards Bay. Accommodation is comfortable, fully air-conditioned and stylishly decorated, including five suites. Socialising is easy at The Oasis, our intimate ladies bar. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail or dine in our spacious, elegant restaurant, where the tantalizing and varied buffet / carvery is sure to tempt you.

Combine the beauty of this warm, lush, subtropical region with the savannah of the many game reserves, Zulu traditionalism with tranquil walks on miles of pristine beaches along the Tuzi Gazi Coast. Protea Hotels Richards Bay - The ideal destination for travelling executives and holiday-makers alike.

Protea Hotel Richards Bay - Gateway to the Tuzi Gazi Coast.

Features

Socialising is easy at The Oasis, where GUESTS can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or dine in our spacious, elegant restaurant, where the tantalizing and varied buffet/carvery is sure to tempt discerning diners.

Conference Facilities
Two modern and equipped conference rooms cater for up to 30 delegates in schoolroom-style seating, or 50 in cinema- style.

A swimming pool in available at the hotel, while various sporting and leisure activities are available in the area and nearby surroundings.

Location

Directions from Richards Bay Airport to Protea Hotels Richards Bay

1. When exiting the airport you'll be in FISH EAGLE FLIGHT road. Follow this road until you come to a 4-way stop. Turn right into NKONINGA ROAD
2. Veer left at the Yield sign into East Central Arterial Road
3. Cross over the first set of traffic lights and then over a 4-way stop and continue until you reach the second set of traffic lights (the main intersection)
4. Veer left at the Yield sign. Continue down the main road until you reach the T-Junction, passing John Ross College on your right. Turn left towards Meerensee (R34)
5. You're now on the JOHN ROSS PARKWAY. Continue straight along this road, passing REPTILE CITY on your left and cross over the bridge
6. After the MEERENSEE signboard, the road veers towards the left - keep right and turn right at the break in the island (the brown "hotels" sign will guide you)
7. You're now in HIBBERD DRIVE. Pass the RICHARDS HOTEL and BAYSHORE INN on the right and turn right into the second street - LAUNDER LANE
8. PROTEA HOTEL RICHARDS BAY is on the right hand side, on the corner of LAUNDER & DAVIDSON LANES

Attractions

Combine the beauty of this warm, lush subtropical region with the savannah of the many game reserves. Enjoy the best of nature with a range of watersports available in the area - snorkelling, fishing, yachting, diving, canoeing, ski-boating and jet-skiing.

Places of interest to visit

1. Lake Mzingazi
   The town's greatest natural asset. Being a fresh water lake, it hosts crocodiles, hippos, fish and water birds.
   
   
2. Richards Bay Country Club
   Situated on the banks of the Mzingazi Lake offers various sporting activities, which include and 18-hole golf course as well as facilities for tennis, squash bowls and snooker.
   
   
3. Dolphin Viewing Platform
   The endangered humpback dolphin and whales can be spotted from the viewing platform at Alkanstrant beach.
   
   
4. Tuzi Gazi Waterfront
   An ideal playground for yachting and water sport enthusiast where you will find and up market office complex, shops, restaurants and walk on moorings.

Rooms

Accommodation at the Protea Hotel Richards Bay comprises 66 spacious and comfortable rooms, of which 5 are suites (comprising 1 double bed and 1 single bed), en-suite bathroom with shower, satellite TV, writing desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

Non-smoking rooms are available, as well as facilities for disabled GUESTS.

Conferencing

The Protea Hotel Richards Bay has two facilities available for conferences and meetings, a Conference Room and a Board Room.

The Conference Room can seat from 30 delegates in schoolroom-style to 50 delegates, cinema-style. Facilities available include:

• Whiteboards
• Overhead Projectors
• Televisions
• Video Machines
• Flip Charts
  A data Projector is also available.

The L-shaped Board Room can be used for small or medium-sized meetings, with traditional, long table settings or conference type seating arrangements. All standard facilities are available and both the Conference and Board Rooms are air-conditioned.

Our standard conference package include a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas and use of the venue.

A popular option for day-conferences is for delegates to enjoy snacks and drinks in the Ladies Bar at the end of the day OR to indulge in some of our delicious homemade pizzas whilst socializing by the swimming pool.

SEATING PLAN:

Conference Room:
Cinema - 50
Schoolroom - 30
U-shape - 24

Board Room:
Cinema - 30
Schoolroom - 20
U-shape - 15