Forest Lodge offers comfortable guest rooms in Richards Bay. The lodge is an ideal base from where you can explore Zululand and its natural beauty or conduct business in the town centre and is 1.2 km from Richards Bay Airport and 151 km from King Shaka International Airport.
Accommodation comprises 9 luxury and standard rooms. Each room is furnished with a king-size bed or a queen-size bed and each room features an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Each room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a workstation, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi access.
Hearty meals can be arranged on request at varied costs. The lodge boasts a social lounge, an outdoor pool to take a refreshing dip in on hot days; BBQ/braai facilities, a lush garden filled with tropical birds, laundry services by arrangement, and free secure parking.
Forest Lodge is also situated 12 km from Alkantstrand Beach and the Zululand Yacht Club, 15 km from Mzingazi Golf Estate, and 22 km from the Umfolozi Casino in Empangeni.
In-Room facilities:
* En-suite bathroom
* Bathroom amenities
* Shower only
* Coffee/tea facilities
* Bar fridge
* Free Wi-Fi access
* Non-smoking
* Sitting area
* Air-conditioning
* Desk
* Cleaning service
Establishment Facilities:
* Meals by arrangement
* Bar/Lounge
* Secured parking
* Conference facilities
* Free airport shuttle
* Free parking
* Laundry services by arrangement
* Outdoor Pool
* BBQ/Braai area
* Free Wi-Fi access
The town of Richards Bay lies at the sea edge of an ancient floodplain, almost halfway between Durban and Kosi Bay and forms the tourist gateway to Zululand and Maputaland. Richards Bay began its life as a makeshift harbour, set up by Sir Frederick Richards, after whom it is also named, during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879. For many years, the town was little more than a sleepy fishing town until a hydrographic survey revealed that Richards Bay had even greater development potential than Durban. However, the transformation of Richards Bay into the country’s largest harbour and the world’s largest coal terminal only happened in 1976. Despite this, Richards Bay has some of the most spectacular wetland scenery and unspoilt beaches on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal.
1. Richards Bay Harbour: A bustling port with stunning views.
2. Enseleni Nature Reserve: A 350-hectare reserve with diverse wildlife and birdlife.
3. Durnford Nature Reserve: A scenic reserve with coastal forests and grasslands.
4. Richards Bay Beach: A popular spot for swimming, surfing, and fishing.
5. Zululand Multisports Club: Offers various sports facilities and events.
Each room is furnished with a king-size bed and features an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Each room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a workstation, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi access.
Each room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a shared bathroom with a shower. Each room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a workstation, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi access.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 10 days before arrival, forfeit 60% of the booking total.
The deposit percentage is 70%. The deposit percentage for One Night Stay
is 100%.
The check-in times are from 14:00 – 17:00.
If arriving later, arrangements will be
made with management. The check-out time is strictly 10:00.
If arrival is only 7 days away, the full
amount will be taken as a deposit.
Same-day booking to be done before 17:00.
Forfeit 100% of the total if the guest
cancels less than 7 days before arrival.
Forfeit 60% of the total if the guest
cancels 10 days before arrival.
Method of payment for deposits: EFT.
From Richards Bay Airport:
1. Head southwest on Fish Eagle Flight toward Kolgans Dans and continue for 850 m.
2. Turn right onto Egyptian Goose and continue for 250 m.
3. Turn left onto Bulbul Bend and continue for 85 m.
4. Destination will be on the right at 49 Bulbul Bend, Birdswood, Richards Bay.
From King Shaka International Airport:
1. Keep right to continue on Boulevard Rd for 1.0 km.
2. Turn left onto Dube Blvd and continue for 2.6 km.
3. Turn left to merge onto North Coast Toll Rd/N2 and continue for 700 m.
4. Merge onto North Coast Toll Rd/N2 and continue for 98.1 km.
5. Continue straight onto N2 for 29.7 km.
6. Take exit 327 for the R34 towards Richards Bay/Empangeni/Ulundi and continue for 500 m.
7. Turn right onto John Ross Hwy/R34 and continue for 12.1 km.
8. Turn left towards E Central Arterial and continue for 130 m.
9. Continue onto E Central Arterial for 4.2 km.
10. Turn right onto Nkoninga Rd and continue for 550 m.
11. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Flight and continue for 850 m.
12. Turn left onto Egyptian Goose and continue for 250 m.
13. Turn left onto Bulbul Bend and continue for 85 m.
14. Destination will be on the right at 49 Bulbul Bend, Birdswood, Richards Bay.
Children of all ages are welcome.
