The Riverside Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 8.4 (522 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, Hot Tub, Pool, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 522 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
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Spa
  • Haircut
  • Live music/Performance
  • Canoeing
  • Steam room
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Beauty services
  • Hair coloring
  • Fitness
  • Happy hour
  • Sauna
  • Hairstyling
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Convenience store on site
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Packed lunches
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Lockers
  • Dry cleaning
  • Baggage storage
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Shuttle service
  • Concierge
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

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
Devanayagie
Feb 3, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: staff was great. the manager was very helpful and always made us feel comfortable.
Negative: pool location was right in front of eating area.
Summary: It was good, we asked for a river facing room as the booking stated that but we didn't get it.
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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
Suite with River View

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Microwave, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

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

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

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

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Telephone, Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens
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