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Guest House in Richards Bay

Woodpecker Inn

Reviews

3.7/ 5

Based on 49 reviews

Good
Cleanliness
3.6
Location
3.8
Value for money
3.7
Service
3.9
Safety
3.7
Mlanjane M
Short stay ⋅ Large group
5.0
Jan 2025

Wonderful. Our stay was one of the best. The place is near to tourist attractions.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
3 x Single Beds with...
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Room stayed in
2 x Three-quarter Be...
Anonymous Guest
1 night stay ⋅ On business
3.0
Sep 2025

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
3.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Izell K
1 night stay ⋅ On business
2.0
Feb 2023

All that was nice was the bar. Upon arrival and check in, a bug ran across the register. The room is located against the parking area and the curtains are poor quality - I had to use a blanket to make my own blockout. There are no teaspoons, thank goodness and don't drink sugar. For the price they can provide better coffee. Everyone has access to the place, moving in and out freely. All that can count as a plus is the aircon and generator.

Al wat nice was, is die kroeg. Met aankoms en inteken het 'n gogga oor die register gehardloop. Die kamer is teen die parkeerarea geleë en die gordyne is swak kwaliteit - ek moes 'n kombers gebruik om my eie blockout te maak. Daar is geen teelepels nie, dankie tog en drink nie suiker nie. Vir die prys kan hulle beter koffie verskaf. Almal het toegang tot die plek, beweeg vrylik in en uit. Al wat as 'n pluspunt kan tel, is die aircon en kragopwekker.

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Cleanliness
1.0
Service
2.0
Location
3.0
Safety
2.0
Value for money
2.0
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Gabisile G
1 night stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Oct 2021

Arrived at the place around midnight. They were so accommodating, had someone to meet us and show us to our rooms. Friendly and accommodating. Ideally located. They were friendly on and off the phone. Lovely bunch of people.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
3 x Single Beds with...
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Hlj Trading C
1 night stay ⋅ On business
5.0
Jun 2021

My technician was very pleased with extractor service. Some places just stand out. Last year I booked more than 100 places for my technicians across the country. My technician asked for the same spot again. It's quiet and clean and well located.

My tegnikus was baie tevrede met uithalerdiens. Sommige plekke staan maar net uit. Ek het laasjaar meer as 100 plekke vir my tegnikuste regoor die land geboek. My tegnikus het weer vir die selfde plekkie gevra. Dis rustig en skoon en goed geleë.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
3 x Single Beds with...
Jacques
Woodpecker Inn

Hi there Riana Thank you very much for the nice words, they mean a lot. Looking forward to welcoming your technician here at Woodpewcker Inn for many years to come. Have a nice day and we look forward to hearing from you again.

Hi daar Riana Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde, beteken baie. Sien uit daarna om jou tegnikus vir nog baie jare hier by Woodpewcker Inn te verwelkom. Lekker dag en ons verneem graag weer van jou.

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Kobus J
1 night stay ⋅ Individual traveller
2.8
Nov 2021

Visiting area closed at 21:00 due to load shedding, feel free to purchase a generator for emergencies. The rooms need upgrading. Very old fashioned. There had also been exposed wiring in the room's wardrobe.

Kuier area het 21:00 toegemaak a.g.v. beurtkrag, kan gerus ’n kragopwekker aanskaf vir noodgevalle. Die kamers het opgradering nodig. Baie oudtyds. Daar was ook oop bedrading in die kamer se klerekas gewees.

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Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
3.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
2.0
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Aphiwe M
Short stay ⋅ On business
2.6
Jun 2021

The rooms are very unclean and have a horrible lingering smell. The cleaning of the rooms is done by the cleaners however it is clear that the soaps used to clean and wash linen are cheaply bought in bulk and then further diluted with water to save costs. This means that bedsheets smell unclean and dusty even after they are washed. I asked for my linen to be changed several times but this did not help. The WiFi in all the houses is absolutely atrocious. It will be very frustrating to get on Zoom calls if you are traveling for work. The food at the accommodation is average at best, the breakfast is inedible, definitely not worth R120!

Cleanliness
1.0
Service
4.0
Location
3.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
2.0
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Jacques
Woodpecker Inn

Dear Aphiwe I can assure you that our cleaning products are of the highest of quality. Our head of housekeeping is probably the best you'll ever find in the industry! There are no shortcuts and no diluting of cleaning products. We actually have other accommodation establishments, contacting us and consulting with Woodpecker Inn on housekeeping issues. Our housekeeping standards are very high, one of the reasons why we won the Best Guesthouse In Zululand award for a number of years now. The only thing I can think of is that you could've smelt Mondi. Sometimes when the wind is blowing from the company, we get a stale smell. There is nothing one can do about it, that's Richards Bay. I do apologise for that. Regarding the Wi-Fi, we have fibre in all the rooms. I wonder if you were connected to the right Wi-Fi. All you had to do is ask for assistance. We would gladly assist any guest. The breakfast at Woodpecker Inn is something we've always had compliments about. But tastes do differ. If in future, you do have specific dietary requests, please do mention it and we'll try and accommodate you. I think what you get for a R120 is more than reasonable as the breakfast consists of 3 x meats, 2 x Eggs, Bake beans / sweetcorn, Yoghurt / muffin, 3 Slices of bread, 2 Jams, Fruit, Juice, Coffee & tea in the room.

Dear Aphiwe I can assure you that our cleaning products are of the highest of quality. Our head of housekeeping is probably the best you'll ever find in the industry! There are no shortcuts and no diluting of cleaning products. We actually have other accommodation establishments, contacting us and consulting with Woodpecker Inn on housekeeping issues. Our housekeeping standards are very high, one of the reasons why we won the Best Guesthouse In Zululand award for a number of years now. The only thing I can think of is that you could've smelt Mondi. Sometimes when the wind is blowing from the company, we get a stale smell. There is nothing one can do about it, that's Richards Bay. I do apologise for that. Regarding the Wi-Fi, we have fibre in all the rooms. I wonder if you were connected to the right Wi-Fi. All you had to do is ask for assistance. We would gladly assist any guest. The breakfast at Woodpecker Inn is something we've always had compliments about. But tastes do differ. If in future, you do have specific dietary requests, please do mention it and we'll try and accommodate you. I think what you get for a R120 is more than reasonable as the breakfast consists of 3 x meats, 2 x Eggs, Bake beans / sweetcorn, Yoghurt / muffin, 3 Slices of bread, 2 Jams, Fruit, Juice, Coffee & tea in the room.

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Xolile D
1 night stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jan 2020

Very neat, beautiful, staff is great, very helpful. I will definitely go there next time.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Double Bed with Show...
Daniel H
1 night stay ⋅ On business
4.8
Oct 2019

Pleasant. See stars.

Aangenaam. Sien sterre.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
2 x Three-quarter Be...
Lindy K
1 night stay
4.0
Dec 2019

Nice rooms and spacious. Only stayed over one night.

Nice kamers lekker ruim. Het net een aand oorgeslaap.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
3.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
1 x Double 1 x Singl...
Jacques
Woodpecker Inn

Hi there Lindy, Thank you very much for making Woodpecker Inn your choice of accommodation here in Richards Bay. It was a great privilege for us to receive you here with us. Good luck and we look forward to welcoming you back here with us. See you next time.

Hi daar Lindy, Baie dankie dat jy Woodpecker Inn jou keuse van akommodasie gemaak het hier in Richardsbaai. Dit was vir ons n groot vooreg om jul hier by ons te ontvang het. Goed gaan en graag ontvang ons julle weer hier by ons. Tot volgende keer.

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c/o Nkoninga & Pelican Parade, Birdswood, Richards Bay, 3901, KwaZulu-Natal

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  • 72 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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