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The Riverside Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Durban Beach

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Reception
Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Double Room With River View-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room With Garden View-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Durban North

On river.Stay at this Durban North hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Windsor Park Golf Course. Umgeni River Bird Park and Japanese Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Golden Mile - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Sport - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Capsicum @ Britannia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Hotel & Spa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Riverside Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Durban Beach
The Riverside Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Riverside Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban North hotel.

  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1998
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Riverside Hotel offers 169 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban North hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 55); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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

How close is The Riverside Hotel to the airport?

The Riverside Hotel is 17.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riverside Hotel on Oct 20, 2025 start from $73.18, 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.

Does The Riverside Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Riverside Hotel offers an airport shuttle on request for a charge.

How close is The Riverside Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Durban Beach and 4.6 mi (7-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Riverside Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Riverside Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Riverside Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Riverside Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Riverside Hotel have a pool?

The Riverside Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does The Riverside Hotel have a restaurant?

The Riverside Hotel is home to Riverside Cafe, which features pool views, a poolside location, and brunch.

Does The Riverside Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Riverside Hotel to downtown Durban North?

The Riverside Hotel is 1.5 mi away from Durban North.