Owners, Jacques and Ankia Myburgh welcomes you to the very 1st purpose built guesthouse in Richards Bay. Jacques laid the very first bricks himself in 1993 and the rest is history...Woodpecker Inn has for numerous years won the BEST GUESTHOUSE IN ZULULAND award and intends to remain the title holder for many years to come. The owners have 4 children, 3 boys and one girl, ensuring the family business carries on. Jacques is an avid scuba diver, often taking guests for scuba safaris. His lovely wife Ankia, is in charge of the kitchen and is known as the 'kitchen ninja'. You're guaranteed of a wonderful meal here at Woodpecker Inn. All of Woodpecker Inn's guests become part of an extended Myburgh family, you check in as a guest and check out feeling like family.

Woodpecker Inn offers the comforts of country living, nestled in Birdswood, with superb thatched lodges in a park like setting, whether on business or as a guest in our beautiful country, Woodpecker Inn offers peace and tranquility in a friendly African atmosphere. A place where one can gather your thoughts and enjoy serenity whilst being pampered in style. A time you won't easily forget. Woodpecker Inn boasts 40 en-suite airconditioned bedrooms, decorated in fresh country fabrics, with own television, coffee facilities and Bar fridge. We are situated minutes from Richard Bay Airport and the centre of town.

Area Attractions Woodpecker Inn offers the comforts of country living in the heart of town and is the perfect base from which to explore the vast beauty of the North Coast and its coastal plains. Woodpecker Inn has started an exciting new venture - Deep Trouble Scuba Divers. Come learn to dive or improve your diving skills by taking one of our fantastic dive courses. Daily recreational dives take place, reef dives, wreck dives, come and see the whales, dolphins, sharks or turtles. Your dive adventure awaits... Places to visit: Umfolozi and Hluhluwe Game Reserves - Big 5 St Lucia - Crocodile Sanctuary and Snake Park. Estuary boat ride.(Hippo, crocodile and bird viewing) St Lucia World Heritage site Shakaland - Authentic Zulu Village Dumazulu - Traditional Zulu Village Bonamanzi Game Park Industrial Tours Tusk Umfolozi Casino Weekends: Hunting expeditions Night drives and weekend trails in game reserves Scuba diving with Deep Trouble Scuba Divers in Richards Bay, daytrips to Sodwana & Durban Personalised adventure tours can be arranged if booked well in advance Deep sea fishing Golf at Richards Bay Country club Whether on business or as a guest in our beautif