The Riverside Hotel, Durban ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, South Africa, 7435

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“The hotel's location is perfect, making it so easy to access local amenities and enjoy everything the area has to offer.”view full review

The Riverside Hotel features 4-star accommodation with views across the Umgeni River to the Indian Ocean and offers a range of amenities including a pool complex and an on-site restaurant. With a Booking.com rating of 8.2/10, this Durban hotel provides an excellent atmosphere for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Riverside Hotel feature single or double units, many equipped with a separate lounge area. Eight rooms face the river while three overlook the garden, with amenities including flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and tea and coffee facilities.

Dining Options

Dining options include Riverside Grill, which serves a blend of South African and European cuisines in a smart-casual setting. Guests can enjoy live entertainment alongside culinary offerings in the poolside oasis area, featuring unique and traditional cocktails.

Business & Leisure

The Riverside Hotel features a business center with five venues for conferences and functions, making it suitable for work engagements. For leisure, guests can relax at the outdoor pool area and engage in weekly happy hours complete with live entertainment.

Transportation & Local Area

Convenient transportation options nearby include the Kings Park bus station and Temple train station, providing easy access to the city center and various attractions. The hotel is located approximately 2.3 miles from Umgeni Bird Park, 3 miles from Durban's north beaches, and 2 miles from the Suncoast Casino.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Suite River View

2 persons

48 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Double or Twin Room Disability Access

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double or Twin Room

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“Our room was pleasantly spacious, allowing us to relax and enjoy our time without feeling cramped.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast offered a good selection of traditional options that kept us satisfied for most of our stay.” view full review

Quick Room Service

“Room service was impressively quick and friendly, making it easy to enjoy meals without leaving our room.” view full review

Quality Beds

“The beds provided a decent sleeping experience, making it easier to rest after a long day of activities.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Hairdresser
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Canoeing
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
BBQ facilities
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Beauty treatment
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, South Africa, 7435

Map view

10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, South Africa, 7435

City landmarks

Landmark

Mabhida Stadium climb

2.5 km

Casino

Suncoast Casino

3.2 km

Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium

2.5 km

Park

Umgeni River Bird Park

1.6 km

Amusement Park

uShaka Marine World

6.9 km

Park

Japanese Gardens

1.4 km

Landmark

Kings Park Stadium

1.8 km

Nature reserve

Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve

1.3 km

Gallery

African Art Centre

1.8 km

Landmark

Blue Lagoon Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Kings Park Athletics Stadium

2.2 km

Mall

Pick N Pay Hyper By The Sea

640 m

Landmark

Tops at Spar

780 m

Landmark

Blue Lagoon Beach

1.3 km

Landmark

Parking

920 m

Golf Course

Windsor Park Municipal Golf Course

1.0 km

Landmark

Habibia Soofie Saheb Masjid

1.3 km

Landmark

Ushaka

1.4 km

Church

Vineyard Church Morningside

1.4 km

Golf Course

Durban Country Club

2.3 km

Park

Mitchell Park Zoo

2.9 km

Mall

Kengsington Square

2.4 km

Park

Burman Bush

1.9 km

Landmark

Big Rush Urban Adrenaline

2.5 km

Beach

Laguna Beach

2.6 km

Landmark

Andrew Early Design Studio

1.6 km

Landmark

Tekweni Beach

1.8 km

Church

St Martin's Anglican Church

1.8 km

Landmark

Stamford Hill

1.9 km

Landmark

Oasis Beach

2.1 km

Nearby

50 Soofie Saheb Dr

Habibia Soofie Saheb Masjid

210 m

Restaurants

China Plate

1.3 km

Shop 12

Getting around

City Centre

Durban9 min · 5.6 km

Airports

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)45 min · 29.5 km

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)122 min · 80.9 km

Train

Durban Railway Station7 min · 4.4 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Riverside serves a full breakfast for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

168

Former name

Riverside Hotel

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The Riverside Hotel, Durban

About the Hotel

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Business & Leisure

Transportation & Local Area

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