7.8

147 reviews

Royal Hotel Ladysmith

Royal Hotel Ladysmith

140 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, 3370, South Africa

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Royal Hotel Ladysmith

Royal Hotel Ladysmith sits in the heart of Ladysmith, South Africa, just 0.1mi from the city center. Located at 140 Murchison Street, this hotel puts travelers in easy reach of the town’s sights while offering a welcoming base after a day of exploring.

Inside, guests can enjoy free WiFi, free on-site parking, and an outdoor swimming pool, with air conditioning and non-smoking rooms for comfort. The on-site restaurant, terrace, and garden add to the relaxed vibe, while practical touches like a private entrance, 24-hour front desk, and wheelchair accessibility keep things smooth. Extras include a spa tub, bar, and en-suite baths with bidet and free toiletries, plus meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) and babysitting or golf options at additional costs.

Reviews: 147

A sunny welcome awaits in Ladysmith, where an outdoor pool with a shallow end is ready for a quick splash after a day of exploring. Free WiFi keeps pace with plans, and free on-site parking makes coming and going effortless. Once stomachs start to rumble, two on-site dining options come to the rescue: Tipsy Trooper Restaurant and Bar, a family-friendly, traditional spot offering local and international flavors, and Penelopes Coffee and Bistro, a modern, family-friendly cafe serving international bites.

For convenience and comfort, a 24-hour front desk and a private entrance streamline arrivals and departures. Guests can host gatherings with on-site meeting and banquet facilities, and there are plenty of extras to add a touch of indulgence—such as a spa tub, a bar, and en-suite baths with bidet and free toiletries. Babysitting or golf options are available at additional costs, making it easier to tailor a stay to the pace of the trip.

Practical details add to the ease: cash is not accepted, with accepted payment methods including Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. With two dining venues, a relaxing pool setting, and thoughtful amenities, this destination blends downtime with the chance to savor local and international flavors in a welcoming atmosphere.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Family

1 Double Bed

Smoking not allowed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double Room with Shower - single occupancy in Royal Hotel Ladysmith

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Double Room, Single Use

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Smoking not allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Twin Room with Shower - single occupancy in Royal Hotel Ladysmith

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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

Smoking not allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Private entrance

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Family Room - single occupancy in Royal Hotel Ladysmith

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Family, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

485 sqft

Smoking not allowed

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Queen Suite - single occupancy in Royal Hotel Ladysmith

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Suite, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

645 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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x5

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Executive Suite, Jetted Tub

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

Hot tub

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Family, Bathtub

Smoking not allowed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Suite, Jetted Tub

Smoking not allowed

Spa tub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room - 2 Bed

Smoking not allowed

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room, Smoking Allowed

Smoking allowed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family, Multiple Beds

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

7.8

147 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Lloyd

10

August 2024

The breakfast was amazing and the area is central to the mall. Close to all other amenities in the area and convenient. The staff was always friendly and always on hand to assist me whether it was for breakfast or daily service for meals and drinks. You wont regret your stay here! You can even read about the rich history of the town, located on the walls in the main areas of the hotel. Thank you to Nomonde, Bongani, Ricky, Adri and all staff for making my stay memorable, enjoyable and fun! Look forward to visiting again soon!

Wish I could have stayed longer lol.

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Andrea

9.1

April 2024

Great location and off-street parking. The staff were all exceptional. A very friendly receptionist! She found out I was running a race in the morning and would miss breakfast, and promptly arranged for me to get a packed breakfast the next morning. When I left at 3am, my breakfast was ready! We had dinner in the restaurant and service was prompt and the food good. The manager explained the various memorabilia in the room and gave us interesting insights into the history of Ladysmith. Waiting staff were lovely, in particular to my daughters. This hotel is well kept and a real gem. Will be back!

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Dale

10

April 2025

The Hotel and staff are amazing and friendly. The food is excellent and the History of the building is absolutely fantastic. It’s so nice to stay at a hotel that’s been around for more than 140 years. And the feeling of the past and the way things were built and done back then. I will now stay at the Royal Everytime we go down and so will my staff. Exceptional service

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Radebe

10

January 2024

Perfect establishment, close to town 👌. Check In was 100% I forgot the name of the lady that was working on the 25th she gave us a warm welcome 🙏 with a little Christmas gift I give her 10/10 and the security guy facilities are as perfect 🥰 we really enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place 👌

Kindly fix the bathroom door it makes a little bad sound, that makes it hard to open and close. Lastly please put visible signs for swimming pool we couldn't find it my wife wanted to take some pictures but we ended up on a dead end.

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Lesego

8.2

May 2025

The parking was spacious and secured we did not have to worry about our car,. The service was amazing and would indeed get back to the hotel again. Even though it was for 1 night it was amazing and we are grateful for the warm and beautiful hospitality.

There is nothing to complain about as we were treated like royal family.

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Mathubesizwe

8.2

April 2025

Good place, clean. A little old and kinda spooky when the hotel has low occupance. I think the hotel could do with an upgrade/modernisation inside the rooms without compromising the historically significant architecture Nomondo was very pleasant at reception. She clearly loves her job, it shows and its appreciated

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Madlener

8.2

February 2024

left very early (03:00), received a delicious breakfast pack quiet comfy room very welcoming and friendly staff central location

sorry, it is a bit of the topic a pretty highly pregnant stray cat without tail and wound on the lost tail, I felt so sorry for her, and wished I could take her back to Johannesburg, looking for food in the parking, I wish someone could give her a home and spade her after the birth of the kittens

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Louvie

10

April 2025

Breakfast was excellent, very nice ,nutritious , served in a very clean and guests friendly space. The waiter ,was very friendly ,respectful and treated all his guests alike . Welcome from the receptionist was excellent.

We struggled to get the main entrance of the hotel,

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Thabisile

8.2

October 2024

Facilities, staff, service and facilities

The most sic noise from the back neighbour facility and the noise of patrons from the facility in the early hours of the morning

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Lawrence

10

January 2024

Very good quality breakfast with i wide selection of foods on offer. Supper menu is good and kitchen staff are very accommodating to special requests. Restaurant area is full of the history of the period in which the hotel was built and a very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Restaurants

Tipsy Trooper Restaurant and Bar

Cuisines

  • Local
  • International
  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Penelopes Coffee and Bistro

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Royal Hotel Ladysmith

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Royal Hotel Ladysmith

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property