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The Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception hall
Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Poolside bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065
  • Umgeni River Bird Park
    17 min walk
  • Japanese Gardens
    2 min drive
  • Mojo's Riverside
    2 min walk
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Riverside Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach
At The Riverside Hotel, hit the nearby beach, dine onsite at Riverside Cafe, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
The Riverside Hotel offers 169 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Riverside Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Durban Beach. Features include free self parking, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy pool views while dining at Riverside Cafe
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Durban Beach and 7 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
The Riverside Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Riverside Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban North hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 55), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Cafe
  • Riverside Poolside Bar
  • Hops

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 55 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: ZAR 55 (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
The Riverside Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is 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

The Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 213 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 213 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Myles

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Musawenkosi Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Munyaradzi

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Fathima

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Wade

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Parkash

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thembekani

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Uma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ntombifuthi

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good

8/10 Good

Zarina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Arnold

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Aaliyah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021