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The Riverside Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel near the beach
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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The Riverside Hotel

Photo gallery for The Riverside Hotel

Reception hall
Children's play area - outdoor
Front of property
Triple Room
Food court

Overview of The Riverside Hotel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is AU$143
Price available on 28/4/2024

Check out the area

Map
10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065
  • Popular LocationComics Food Bar And Take Away2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUmgeni River Bird Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationJapanese Gardens2 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)20 min drive
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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Durban North

Located in Durban North, The Riverside Hotel is in the suburbs and on a river. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Golden Mile - 3 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 5 min drive
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • caffe ItAlia Express - 14 min walk
  • Mali's Indian Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Chicken Licken - 4 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min walk
  • Mugg & Bean On The Move - 15 min walk

About this property

The Riverside Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
Consider a stay at The Riverside Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. The on-site restaurant, Riverside Cafe, features pool views and brunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a porter/bellboy and wedding services
Room features
All 169 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hops
  • Riverside Cafe
  • Riverside Poolside Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside Hotel?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside Hotel on 28 Apr 2024 start from AU$142.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Riverside Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Riverside Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Riverside Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Riverside Hotel located?

This family-friendly Durban North hotel is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Durban Beach. Golden Mile and Windsor Park Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 205 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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