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The Riverside Hotel

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon at The Riverside Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Riverside Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is 2.148.850 ₫
2.495.890 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a vase with flowers.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a white chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a bedside table with a lamp.

Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

A bedroom with a large bed, a white chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a table with flowers, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a green throw blanket, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a dark-colored bedspread, two bedside lamps, and decorative pillows.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Durban North, The Riverside Hotel is in the suburbs and on a river. Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Japanese Gardens and Big Rush Urban Adrenaline. Travelling with kids? Consider Mitchell Park Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby. Visit our Durban North travel guide
Map
10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065

What's nearby

  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A beach with waves, a city skyline, and a bridge in the distance.
    Golden Mile
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A peacock with a dark blue and green plumage perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
    Umgeni River Bird Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Japanese Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Riverside Hotel & Spa
    1 min walk
  • Capsicum @ Britannia
    3 min drive
  • Steers
    4 min drive
  • Nando's
    4 min drive
  • KAUAI
    4 min drive

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, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. 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, along with pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A reception hall, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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:
    • Designer toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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 smoke detector, 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

Property class

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

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 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside Hotel on 8 Sep 2026 start from 2.148.850 ₫, excluding 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 a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, Japanese Gardens and Durban Beach. Golden Mile and Windsor Park Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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