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Ridgeview Lodge

5.0 of 5
17 Loudoun Rd | Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
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Ranked #17 of 133 Durban B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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max66CapeTown
cape town
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Ridgeview Lodge is an awesome guesthouse with superb view over the harbour of Durban. The style is cozy and colonial, with a true home feeling. I stay there every time I go to Durban and I just feel at home. The attitude is friendly and helpful. Having been here several times over the years, this is something everyone should take... More

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vascodagama18
Middelburg, South Africa
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2011

It felt like a tight boarding school,always had to move on our tip-toes lest we are reprimanded for our kids making noise.Upon our arrival we were yelled at by the wife Tosca of our bag making noise.Initially we were told breakfast closes at 9 am but arond 7:50 we would be phoned to be told we are late for breakfast. More

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Gary Orman, Owner at Ridgeview Lodge, responded to this review
15 February 2011

As the owner of the Guest House, I am always willing to accept constructive critisism if we find our House "out of line". The very nature of a guest house , is its uniqueness to its surroundings and size and the respect that fellow guests have for each other, whether that be in the diningroom with kids making unneccessary noise... More

chrisbackeberg
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010

The fact that I have known Gary & Tosca for an age, only makes any stay an extra memory, always of a good kind. Ridgeview is superbly situated overlooking my home-town(City of Durban) with wonderful views from relaxing access points. When on business one needs a hearty tasty breakfast to start the day, and that is what is delivered by... More

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Lucinda79
Richards Bay
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

I have stayed in many B&B's lodges and hotels. I definately rate Ridgeview Lodge as one of the top two places i have stayed over. Great value for your money. The breakfast is top class, the rooms are stunning and the view is gorgeous. Gary made us feel at home. They are awesome people with a passion for what they... More

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AntPietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010

This is a fantastic place to stay - the old Durban architecture is sublime, the finishes of very high quality and the rooms and facilities really lovely. I could not recommend it more highly! More

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Yann1
Bristol
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2010

I have been going to Gary and Tosca for the last 7-8 years, on my yearly business visits to Durban and always had a fantastic time at Ridgeview Lodge. The rooms are superb, the service is excellent and the honesty bar always works really well as far as I am concerned. Best of all are the copious breakfasts in the... More

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saffronmom
Durban, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I paid, I checked in,and then I checked out. My husband wanted to surprise me with 5 star treatment and it didn't meet my expectations. They have a 100% NO REFUND policy <48 hours so I lost about R 3600 by choosing not to stay there. Maybe I am fussy but the room I got was not 5 star and... More

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Gary Orman, Owner at Ridgeview Lodge, responded to this review
22 September 2010

Greetings, as the owner of the Guest House, it is always of concern when a) a guest is not happy with your establishment and, b) feels that their fellings need to be submitted with a review without knowing much about the conditions of the reservation , or the South African Tourism Grading Council (TGCSA) requirements. The TGCSA set the requirements... More

Kay_Z_DE
Munich
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2009

We stayed there our first night in South Africa. It's close to the airport and situated in a quiet and safe area. Thus this is the perfect place to stay for the first night(s). The owner was very helpful and arranged taxi and dinner reservation for us. We flew in delayed and really appreciated we didn't have to arrange anything... More

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hueyfan
buckinghamshire
Reviewer
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2007
4
people found this review helpful

We also stayed in this guesthouse and had a wonderful time. The view over Durban and the harbour is spectacular, especially in the evening. A car is essential if you stay here but driving in the city wasn`t a problem though we got a ticket and fine for parking facing oncoming traffic. We even managed to reach Rourkes drift,and Isandlwana... More

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Tiny7
The Netherlands
Contributor
14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2007
1
person found this review helpful

This is a wonderful lodge. Much wooden works at lodge. Rooms and bathroom are complete and luxureus. The lodge has a swimming pool en a beautiful garden, with outlook on the city of Durban en de the harbour of Durban. The hopitality in de lodge by the owner is a bit formely, but it doesn't disturb. The lodge is well... More

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