525 reviews
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel
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$6210 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, 4065, South Africa
525 reviews
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Free parking
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Sauna
Nestled in Durban, South Africa, The Riverside Hotel is a 4-star stay located at 10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, about 3.5mi from the city center. Breakfast is offered, and the property has earned 525 reviews. Price starts from $62.
Featured amenities include free on-site parking, free WiFi, and an outdoor swimming pool. A restaurant and bar are on site, along with a 24-hour front desk and a fitness center (free). Live music performances (free), beach umbrellas (free), and beach chairs/loungers are ready for beach days. The room highlights include air conditioning, a kitchenette, and a bathtub.
Shuttle service (extra charges), Meeting/Banquet facilities (extra charges), Airport shuttle (extra charges), Golf course (extra charges), Babysitting/Child services (extra charges), Kids' meals (extra charges) are available at additional costs.
On-site dining options include Riverside Cafe, a traditional setting serving International dishes and Grill BBQ, and Hops Restaurant & Bar for Grill BBQ favorites. Both spots bring variety for meals and a relaxed vibe after a day of exploring the city.
For leisure, the outdoor pool with a shallow end invites a quick dip or a lazy lounge day. Beach days are well-equipped with free beach umbrellas and beach chairs/loungers, and free live music performances add a cheerful soundtrack to the evenings. Stay active with the complimentary fitness center, and enjoy the convenience of free WiFi during every stay.
Some services are available for a fee, including shuttle service, airport shuttle, meeting/banquet facilities, a golf course, babysitting/child services, and kids’ meals. Payment options include cash and major cards: Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Maestro, and Bankcard.
Closest airports
Virginia Aerodrome
2.9miKing Shaka International Airport
14.3miPieter Maritzburg
39.6miMost popular amenities
Free parking
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Sauna
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
River view
Kitchenette
Elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Rooms
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Suite
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
2 Sofa Beds
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x8
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x5
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This suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The suite provides a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 beds.
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View
1 Twin Bed
270 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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The room is located in the main building and adjoining building. This comfortable room features free WiFi, cable TV, an elegant seating area and has an private bathroom with a shower and toilet. Bathrobe and slippers are included.
It also offers a balcony or a terrace.
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Deluxe Room
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
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Room, Mobility Accessible
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
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The twin/double room's kitchenette, which features a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mobility Accessible
1 Twin Bed
270 sqft
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
+
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The twin/double room's kitchenette, which features a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room, Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
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Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room's kitchenette, which features a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Room
2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
410 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
Microwave
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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's kitchenette, which has a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The family room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
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Deluxe Room, Double or 2 Twin Beds
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
Microwave
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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.
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Room, Lake View
2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Size Bed
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x8
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x5
More details
The family room's kitchenette, which features a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Deluxe Room, River View
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x6
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x3
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The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
Deluxe Room, King Bed
1 King Size Bed
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
+
More details
The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Room
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
Microwave
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More details
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 mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Guest reviews
8.2
525 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Points of Interest Around The Riverside Hotel
Attractions
Umgeni River Bird Park
0.8miMoses Mabhida Stadium
1.5miDurban Golden Mile
3miDurban Botanic Gardens
3miKwa Muhle Museum
3.2miDurban Indian Quarter
3.5miDurban City Hall
3.5miJuma Mosque (Juma Masjid)
3.6miVictoria Street Market
3.6miDurban Playhouse Company
3.7miUshaka Marine World
4.2miPhansi Museum
5.4miValley of a Thousand Hills
17.9miAttractions
Umgeni River Bird Park
0.8miMoses Mabhida Stadium
1.5miDurban Golden Mile
3miDurban Botanic Gardens
3miKwa Muhle Museum
3.2miDurban Indian Quarter
3.5miDurban City Hall
3.5miJuma Mosque (Juma Masjid)
3.6miVictoria Street Market
3.6miDurban Playhouse Company
3.7miUshaka Marine World
4.2miPhansi Museum
5.4miValley of a Thousand Hills
17.9miAirports
Virginia Aerodrome
2.9miKing Shaka International Airport
14.3miPieter Maritzburg
39.6miRestaurants
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
Steam room
Sauna
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
River view
Kitchenette
Elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Amenities of The Riverside Hotel
Activities
Canoeing
Golf course
Happy hour
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Food & Drink
Bar
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hair/Beauty salon
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Fitness
Fitness center
Hair coloring
Haircut
Hairstyling
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Steam room
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
River view
Stay rules - The Riverside Hotel
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash
American Express,
Visa,
Mastercard,
Diners Club,
Maestro,
Cash only,
Bankcard
This property accepts cash.
Check-in / Check-out
Pets
Internet
Age restrictions
Curfew
Parking
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 $62. 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.
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