Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Protea Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine.

The mosaic pool of Protea Hotel The Richards is bordered by a terracotta deck and palm shrubs. Guests can train at the gym, or relax in the garden.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be enjoyed in the elegant setting of the restaurant, and a 24-hour room service is available for private meals. The Ladies Bar has a rustic feel, with stone walls and leather chairs.

Colourful blankets and antique lamps create a homely atmosphere in Protea Hotel’s rooms. Satellite TV and a laptop safe box are standard, and some rooms feature a flat-screen TV.

A 90-minute drive from Durban, Hotel The Richards is 3 km from the Blue Flag beach of Alkantstrand . Mzingazi Golf Estate is less than 2 km away.