The Riverside Hotel | Hotel in Durban

| 8.4 (540 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: Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 540 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.

You can check the reviews and description of this 168 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Durban. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Riverside Hotel in Durban is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Riverside Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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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
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Hair coloring
  • Steam room
  • Happy hour
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Hairstyling
  • Beauty services
  • Sauna
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Canoeing
  • Haircut
  • Fitness center
  • Live music/Performance
  • Fitness
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Convenience store on site
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Shallow end
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
sanjay
Mar 5, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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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

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

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

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
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

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
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

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs
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

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

General

Trash cans, Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

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

TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Bathroom

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

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenette

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

FAQ's

Is this The Riverside Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Riverside Hotel?

Check-in time for The Riverside Hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Riverside Hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this The Riverside Hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Riverside Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Riverside Hotel starts from $97 per night with includes Internet, Designated Smoking Area, View, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Pool, Oceanfront, Business Services, Bar, Breakfast, Air Conditioner, Parking, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Spa, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Hot Tub with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Riverside Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Riverside Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Riverside Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Riverside Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Riverside Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Riverside Hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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