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7.9

884 reviews

The Riverside Hotel

The Riverside Hotel

10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, 4065, South Africa

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

The Riverside Hotel

Welcome to The Riverside Hotel, your ultimate Durban escape! Located just 3.5mi from the vibrant city center, this 4-star gem promises a delightful stay where relaxation and fun await. With prices starting at just $57, it's the perfect base for both adventure seekers and those wanting to unwind in style. Whether you’re here for a family vacation or a romantic getaway, this hotel has something special to offer everyone.

Kick-start your day with a delicious breakfast before diving into a fabulous outdoor swimming pool, all while enjoying complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay. The Riverside Hotel knows how to pamper its guests; from the on-site restaurant serving mouth-watering treats to the delightful live music performances that will make your evenings memorable. For those in need of a little exercise, the fitness center is a fantastic way to break a sweat, while business travelers can take advantage of the extra services available in the business center.

Don’t forget to explore the surrounding beauty with the hotel’s tour desk, or simply chill out and soak up the sun with free beach chairs and umbrellas at your disposal. With an impressive 884 reviews, it’s clear that guests can't get enough of this haven. The Riverside Hotel in Durban is where your perfect vacation starts – come and create unforgettable memories!

Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey at The Riverside Hotel! Start your days off right with a delectable breakfast at the Riverside Cafe. This charming eatery boasts a traditional ambiance and a menu featuring international cuisine, perfect for all palate preferences. For those looking to indulge their senses a little further, Hops Restaurant & Bar offers a tantalizing grill and BBQ experience that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a light snack, the variety and flavors here will satisfy every craving.

When it comes to relaxation, our outdoor swimming pool beckons! Ideal for both families and couples, it features a shallow end that’s great for wading and splashing. Feel the sun warming your skin as you lounge on the complimentary beach chairs, with umbrellas offering a respite from the heat. All the while, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility that surrounds the hotel. Take a refreshing dip or simply float your cares away – either way, you’ll find that blissful spa-like atmosphere right outside your door.

And don’t forget to immerse yourself in the local culture with help from our tour desk. From scenic beaches to vibrant markets and intriguing attractions, there’s a treasure trove of adventures waiting just beyond the hills of Durban. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or someone who prefers to take a leisurely pace exploring, your time at The Riverside Hotel will be filled with unforgettable experiences. So pack your bags, bring your adventurous spirit, and come create heartwarming memories that will last a lifetime!

Closest airports

Virginia Aerodrome

2.9mi

King Shaka International Airport

14.3mi

Pieter Maritzburg

39.6mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenette

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Triple Room in The Riverside Hotel

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Standard, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Enjoy a spacious Triple Room with a garden view, air conditioning, and a convenient kitchenette. With a queen size bed and a twin bed, it comfortably accommodates 3 adults and 2 children.

Suite in The Riverside Hotel

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

515 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Indulge in luxury with our 517 sqft Suite offering a Queen size bed, a garden view, kitchenette, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, escape into comfort with air conditioning and free toiletries.

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Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned double room has tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a microwave. The private bathroom has a shower-over-bath combo.

Family Room in The Riverside Hotel

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

410 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room in The Riverside Hotel

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Deluxe, Double

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Microwave

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Indulge in comfort and convenience in our spacious Deluxe Double Room, featuring a kitchenette and a relaxing bathtub. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, with air conditioning and free toiletries included.

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Standard, 1 Twin, Accessible

1 Twin Bed

270 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access in The Riverside Hotel

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Standard, Queen, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious 269 sqft Double or Twin Room- Disability Access, featuring a Queen size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. No smoking allowed.

Standard Double or Twin Room in The Riverside Hotel

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Standard Room

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

Microwave

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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

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Paraplegic, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchenette

Wifi

Microwave

Minibar

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Room Paraplegic Room

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Family, 3 Bed

410 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access in The Riverside Hotel

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Standard, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

x6

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x3

More details

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Standard, Doubleortwin, Accessible

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

7.9

884 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Avena

8.2

December 2022

great view, spacious, clean

Bar area around the pool not well maintained and cleaned. Poor bar service, not well stocked with ice etc. Be careful of having your card scammed

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Afzal

9.1

January 2024

Location and the friendly staff. The pool is also good.

The beds were old and sunken. The linen was also old and stained and not changed during my six day stay, just neatened.

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Nto

10

September 2022

It is close to the Riverside Sports Fields and offers so much convenience.

I liked everything except for at check in the one receptionist was not as welcoming and stayed on the phone for about 5 minutes with me standing in front of her. She didn’t even make eye contact even though I was ushered to her by another employee. But the other receptionist quickly remedied the situation when she was done checking in another customer. I also used the online check in process but don’t see its use because I still had to complete my details and sign a form.

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Iris

8.2

July 2022

Room was clean

Apparently, I booked a disabled room by mistake. I was told to add R550 more for another room without seeing the one i have booked. I was told that the Disabled room's bathroom is open and flat and when showering, the water just runs into the main area of the room. ( of course, I found this to be very strange). I did not argue as I had to accept the fact that I made a mistake by booking a Disabled room. My question is: What would have happened if I could not pay the extra R550? When I finally got to this other room it was huge and unnecessary for an over-night stay

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Makgapa

10

January 2023

The security from the gate is welcoming n the safety of us was up to standard. The reception was wow accommodating. The building attract us from the outside to show all was in order. The employees n food was in order.

The fact that our medium language which is English is hardly used. All employees should have multi lingual skills to welcome guest as all guest don't speak Zulu. I know our mother tongue is more important cos it's a new South Africa.

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Sibusiso

9.1

September 2023

Everything for us was awesome.. We met great people and definitely changed our lives

That the manager and employees didn't care that we agreed late though we kept communicating with them to inform of the dilemma we had

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Lungelo

8.2

January 2022

Breakfast was ok but there were no flap jacks and waffles; there was one omelette maker, which them resulted in long queues in the morning. On our second last day, our bread and milk were a bit stale and we quietly advised the ladies to change it.

Attitude of the reception stuff together with the short Indian lady manager was appalling...The practice of paying a deposit and when you arrive, being asked to pay the full amount is outdated, as if patrons will check out without payment. You are also expected to wait during checkout in case there were items that you used during your stay. The swimming pool could have been bigger for so many rooms.

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Fikile

8.2

December 2022

The location,, it was easy to access most amenities. We were allowed to check in early. Enjoyed entertainment and happy hour on Friday

Liked everything except for minor hiccups. We had problems with our bathroom sink, had to ask for it to be fixed couple of times. Our safe wasn't locking, had to be given a key that was difficult to use as well. The rest was good.

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Kesin

8.2

January 2022

Microwave and sink. Definite plus for family room. Spacious room. Beds are good size. Friendly staff. Decent location. Safe access. So traveling at night is fine. Car park seems to be safe. No incidents. Restaurant staff is helpful. Food is decent.

There are small things that need to be maintained or upgraded. For almost 2 grand a night in a family room you would expect comfortable beds and bath tubs that work. Plug points are not working 100%. Some work. Some dont. Bigger cupboard space for a family room. Small things need fixing. And parking is totally ridiculous. No covered parking. Carrying 2 kids in the rain from the bottom car park to a hotel room...not the best. Breakfast needs more variety.

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Mom

8.2

January 2022

Beautiful hotel. Rooms clean and very comfortable.Kitchenette was a cherry on top. Kids friendly, pool and play area. Enjoyed breakfast .Close to the beach

No milk for tea, only coffee creamer on check in, had to ask for it, again on following days it wasn't replenished. Soap and shampoo dispensers were not working and were looking dirty and old. Couldn't use hairdryer, it was dirty covered in oil and hair. One kitchen staff had bad attitude - the lady called Stheh (had to notice her name due to her constant behavior), please teach her manners and customer service, she also needs to stop badmouthing her seniors in front of guests

Points of Interest Around The Riverside Hotel

Attractions

Umgeni River Bird Park

0.8mi

Moses Mabhida Stadium

1.5mi

Durban Golden Mile

3mi

Durban Botanic Gardens

3mi

Kwa Muhle Museum

3.2mi

Durban Indian Quarter

3.5mi

Durban City Hall

3.5mi

Juma Mosque (Juma Masjid)

3.6mi

Victoria Street Market

3.6mi

Durban Playhouse Company

3.7mi

Ushaka Marine World

4.2mi

Phansi Museum

5.4mi

Valley of a Thousand Hills

17.9mi

Restaurants

Riverside Cafe

Cuisines

  • International
  • GrillBbq
  • 0

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Hops Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • GrillBbq

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Riverside Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Tour desk

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Live music/Performance

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Kitchenette

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Riverside Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Riverside Hotel

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

The timetable for guests at The Riverside Hotel is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 10:30 AM.

Is there parking at The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there is free on-site public parking available at The Riverside Hotel and reservation is not required.

What are the rates at The Riverside Hotel?

The Riverside Hotel offers accommodations starting at $57. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does The Riverside Hotel offer?

The Riverside Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Double or Twin Rooms, Triple Rooms, Family Rooms, Standard Double or Twin Rooms for single occupancy, Deluxe Double Rooms, and Suites. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes include Queen, Twin, King, and Double, with room sizes ranging from 215 sqft to 517 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Riverside Hotel?

At The Riverside Hotel, guests can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. They can relax at the outdoor swimming pool with shallow end, ideal for both adults and children. The hotel offers multiple dining options, including the Riverside Cafe, which serves an international and grill BBQ cuisine, and Hops Restaurant & Bar featuring grill BBQ. Guests can also enjoy live music performances, a fitness center, and a garden view. Families can make use of the kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. The hotel also provides beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers for those looking to spend time by the water. With a 24-hour front desk, guests have the flexibility to enjoy these amenities at any time during their stay.

Does The Riverside Hotel have a pool for guests?

The Riverside Hotel offers one pool that is open all year round. It is located outdoors and includes a shallow end.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Riverside Hotel?

The Riverside Hotel has two on-site restaurants. Riverside Cafe offers a traditional ambiance and serves international and grill/BBQ cuisine. Hops Restaurant & Bar provides grill/BBQ cuisine options.

Does The Riverside Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

The Riverside Hotel accepts both credit cards and cash payments. In addition to various credit card options, guests can pay with cash at the hotel.