The Riverside Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 8.4 (515 Reviews) |  14 Bathrooms  33 Guests
Durban North Hotel | The Riverside Hotel

Hotel in Durban North, Durban

Set 0.6 mi from the banks of the Umgeni River, The Riverside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool and a range of beauty treatments at its wellness center. Gateway Shopping Center is 6.8 mi away. All rooms have luxurious bedding and furnishings. Each one has satellite TV, air conditioning and a small kitchenette fitted with basic appliances. Riverside Hotel offers semi-self catering facilities. The outdoor pool area is built among natural rocks and tropical trees. Guests can enjoy a variety of beers and cocktails from the Cyril's bar. Riverside Grill serves a blend of South African and European cuisines in a smart-casual atmosphere. Riverside Grill Bar features light snacks and tropical drinks. The Riverside Hotel is a 20-minute drive away from Pavilion Mall. Durban Country Club is 1.2 mi away, while King Shaka International Airport is 17 mi from the property. 500kVA Generator on site ensures an uninterrupted power supply to our hotel complex and Business Center.

The Riverside Hotel is located in Durban.

This 168 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 515 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Durban and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Haircut
  • Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Live music/Performance
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Sauna
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Hair coloring
  • Hairstyling
  • Steam room
  • Beauty services
  • Fitness
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness center
  • Happy hour
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Convenience store on site
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Lockers
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Shuttle service
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Concierge
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note the hotel offers wireless internet throughout - the first 400mb per day is free, please note: guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo id and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. the credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the hotel. if guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or eft is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation, please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.1
Location:
8.58
Staff:
8.55
Facilities:
8.03
Comfort:
8.32
Cleanliness:
8.24
Lerato
Nov 5, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: "breakfast", "supper", "clean rooms" and "amazing chilling spots"
Negative: "having to wait too long for the check inn"
Summary: Check inn times should be flexible, but otherwise everything else was amazing
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Suite with River View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 48 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

River view, Garden view
Standard Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Triple Room

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Garden view
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 38 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Microwave

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Shampoo

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View
Room Type: Twin/Double
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Family Room with Lake View
Room Type: Family
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Family Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
Double or Twin Room with View
Room Type: Twin/Double
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Shampoo

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
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