The Riverside Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Durban Beach

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

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

The Riverside Hotel, nestled by the river, offers a tranquil atmosphere with a garden and poolside restaurant. Unwind at one of the 2 bars or get pampered at the hair salon. With in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services available, this hotel is perfect for families.

Good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Gym
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
WiFi in the lobby
Internet in the lobby
Health club
Room service
In-room childcare
24-hour business center
Conference center

For families (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Television
Garden
Terrace

$86 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Why we love this property

Poolside dining magic

A restaurant serves delicious meals with poolside and pool-view dining options. This hotel also offers buffet breakfast and 2 bars.

Dream-worthy beds

This hotel entices sleepy travelers with premium bedding and Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Turndown service elevates the evening experience.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Tomorrow

Oct 19 - Oct 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 20 of 20 rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

River view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

LED TV

Tempur-Pedic bed

2 bedrooms

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

Suite

Sleeps 2

Standard Room

Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4

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

Triple Room

Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

Similar properties

Pool
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

About the neighborhood

10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, 4065

What's nearby

Durban Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Golden Mile - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
uShaka Marine World - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

The Riverside Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Durban North, putting you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a health club. Offering pool views, Riverside Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 169 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Offsite

- Area shuttle*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

Beach nearby
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Skydiving nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

Built in 1998
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Turndown service
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Riverside Cafe - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Riverside Poolside Bar - This poolside sports bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Hops - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

WiFi is available in public areas for ZAR 55 (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in public areas for ZAR 55 (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Three Cities Riverside

Three Cities Riverside Durban

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The Riverside Hotel Hotel

The Riverside Hotel Durban North

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Riverside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Riverside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Riverside Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Riverside Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (5-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (15-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Riverside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center. The Riverside Hotel also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Riverside Hotel?

Yes, Riverside Cafe offers pool views and poolside dining.

Does The Riverside Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's the area around The Riverside Hotel like?

The Riverside Hotel is located by the river, a short 17-minute walk from Umgeni River Bird Park and 11 minutes' walk from Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.