Host: Susan Duckles
Guestrooms: 6 + 2 self catering cottages.
Address: Duck Inn B&B, 3 Dageraad, Meerensee, Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
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Telephone:
+27(0)35 753 4147,
Cell: +27(0)83 269 4946
Fax: +27(0)35 753 3001
Activities/Attractions:
Situated on KwaZulu-Natal's fertile North coast, Richards Bay started out
as a holiday town and has developed into a major port. It is situated on a
lagoon in the Mhathuze river and its potential as a great natural harbour
were confirmed in 1897 after a detailed survey was carried out.
Originally, the lagoon provided a home for a vast population of aquatic
birds, attracted to the area by a rich supply of fish.
Crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented the lagoon, as did hunters and
fisherman in search of trophies. A monster crocodile (6.7m) was shot here.
The area of sheltered water was twice that of Durban’s harbour.
The mouth was open to the sea and the depth, though only three meters,
could be dredged to allow passage for very large vessels. When development
started, conservationists objected and in 1935 the 1 200 hectare lagoon
was declared a game reserve, whilst in 1945 the adjacent land was declared
Richards Bay Park.
The town of Richards Bay was laid out alongside this park, on the elevated
northern slope of the lagoon, overlooking a fine stretch of water. Today
Richards Bay is a thriving industrial port with a direct rail connection
to the mines for coal and other mining exports. The town was named after
Admiral Sir F.W. Richards, a commander of the British Naval Division
during the Anglo-Zulu War.
Duck Inn is a birders delight with 35 different specious visiting the garden. Plenty of benches or deck chairs, to find the spot in the garden to look for those birds.
- The Zululand Chamber of Business
Awards 2005 & 2006
- Winner of the Tourism KZN Service
Excellence Awards B&B and Guesthouses 2004
- Winner of the Zululand Chamber of
Commerce Service Excellence Award 2003
General Information: Welcome to Duck Inn Bed and Breakfast ... offering accommodation in the finest traditions of hospitality and comfort with gracious and attentive service. Ideally situated in a quiet road in the suburb of Meerensee, Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, we are only 2 kms from the beach and shopping centre, one hour by car to Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserves and one and a half hours from Durban.
Duck Inn is 3 star graded and is fully licensed. You are cordially invited
to stay with us! We would enjoy the opportunity to get acquainted with you
and extend our hospitality to you. Six guest rooms, all are en-suite, and
attractively decorated. Remote control TV's with DSTV, tea and coffee
making facilities, together with air-conditioners and fans are in every
room. There are also two self catering cottages in the garden.
- Each guest room remains true to the
old-fashioned charm of the Inn
- With comfortable beds
- En suite bathrooms
- Air conditioner and fans
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- A well stocked bar fridge
- TVs with DSTV for your enjoyment
- Plush towels and plenty of space to
make you feel at home
- All rooms are unique and separate,
offering guests their own entrances and privacy
Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners.
Rates: (Prices quoted in RSA Rand).
R300-450/night/person
Breakfast, each morning you may help yourself to home made muffins or scones and partake in a delicious full breakfast prepared for you to enjoy in the comfort of the conservatory.
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