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The Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

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Enjoy stunning city views from the comfort of your room, featuring a sofa, bar area, and refrigerator.
Overlooking a beautifully landscaped garden, the hotel features a brick facade with a balcony.
Enjoy the serene view from your room's patio, complete with a charming table and chairs.
Two beds with tufted headboards and matching pillows, each with a bedside table and lamp.
Relax by the tranquil pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and comfortable seating areas.
The Riverside Hotel, nestled by the river, offers a tranquil atmosphere with a garden and poolside restaurant. Unwind at one of the 2 bars or get pampered at the hair salon. With in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services available, this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Health club
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in this serene space with a large bed, comfortable chair, and desk area.

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed and comfortable chair, perfect for unwinding.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in this serene space with a large bed, comfortable chair, and desk area.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

Two beds with tufted headboards and matching pillows, each with a bedside table and lamp.

Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a cozy reading nook.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden desk, and a mirror above.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Relax in comfort with a large bed and two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a vase with fresh flowers.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room

Two beds with white duvets and red throw blankets, flanked by nightstands and lamps, with a large mirror and window.

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Two beds with tufted headboards and matching pillows, each with a bedside table and lamp.

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Relax in a stylish retreat with a large bed, tufted headboard, and comfortable bedding.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and lamp. Enjoy a patio with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065

What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Golden Mile - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mali's Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪caffe ItAlia Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Apache River Spur - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Riverside Hotel

The Riverside Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Durban North, putting you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a health club. Offering pool views, Riverside Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Zulu

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 169 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs available on site
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features

Dining

Riverside Cafe - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Riverside Poolside Bar - This poolside sports bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Hops - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for ZAR 55 (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for ZAR 55 (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Three Cities Riverside
Three Cities Riverside Durban
aha Riverside Hotel Durban
Three Cities Riverside Hotel Durban
Riverside Hotel Durban
aha Riverside Hotel
aha Riverside Durban
aha Riverside
aha Riverside Durban North
The Riverside Hotel Hotel
The Riverside Hotel Durban North
The Riverside Hotel Hotel Durban North
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Riverside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Riverside Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Riverside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Riverside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center. The Riverside Hotel also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, Riverside Cafe offers pool views and poolside dining.

Does The Riverside Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's the area around The Riverside Hotel like?

The Riverside Hotel is located by the river, a short 17-minute walk from Umgeni River Bird Park and 11 minutes' walk from Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.

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The Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Worst

They have a rat problem and way too noisy in the evening. They rates ate the power cable that caused all the plugs to be down in the room. The hotels drinks were worse than buying a drink in the UK. Do not recommended to my worst enemy.
Myles, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Water issues!!!

Requested room with separate room, given room with shower in bath. Water covering floor due to leaking fridge, which had a foot pad missing. Water in bathroom was luke warm when on maximum heat.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Terrible service average hotel

I booked a suite for 2 adults and 2 children. On the app the description of the suite was that it would have a king bed and a twin bed. However, all it had was a king bed. Even after getting the manager on the line he was unable to provide a solution to the problem except to say i had to pay an extra 500 rands for an extra bed. The mistake was clearly in the hotel's description of the suite, so quite annoying that costs were passed onto me and management unable to assist.
Zarina, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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Carl, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Malcolm, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, 1-night trip

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10/10 Excellent

Wesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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Malcolm, 1-night trip

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Musawenkosi Daniel, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Munyaradzi, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Fathima, 8-night trip

6/10 Okay

Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Wade, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Parkash, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Thembekani, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Uma, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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