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.
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
uShaka Marine World - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Café Sport - 3 min drive
Steers - 3 min drive
Riverside Hotel & Spa - 2 min walk
Mojo's Riverside - 2 min walk
Capsicum @ Britannia - 3 min drive
About this property
The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Durban North, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling 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 such as fridges and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
169 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
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
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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
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
Babysitting*
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available on request)*
DONE
Off-site
Area shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking area (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
Travelling 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 centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
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 centre
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
More
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
Local 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. These 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 that 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 organisation.
Also known as
Three Cities Riverside
Three Cities Riverside Durban
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The Riverside Hotel Hotel
The Riverside Hotel Durban North
The Riverside Hotel Hotel Durban North
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 that you 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 an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 such as boat tours, hiking and scuba-diving, and practise 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 centre. 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 fridge, 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.
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Reviews
The Riverside Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2023
All good
megan
8/10 Very good
5 Jul 2022
Water issues!!!
Requested room with separate room, given room with shower in bath.
Water covering floor due to leaking fridge, which had a foot pad missing.
Water in bathroom was luke warm when on maximum heat.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 Apr 2024
Worst
They have a rat problem and way too noisy in the evening.
They rates ate the power cable that caused all the plugs to be down in the room.
The hotels drinks were worse than buying a drink in the UK. Do not recommended to my worst enemy.
Myles
Myles, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Dec 2022
Terrible service average hotel
I booked a suite for 2 adults and 2 children. On the app the description of the suite was that it would have a king bed and a twin bed. However, all it had was a king bed. Even after getting the manager on the line he was unable to provide a solution to the problem except to say i had to pay an extra 500 rands for an extra bed. The mistake was clearly in the hotel's description of the suite, so quite annoying that costs were passed onto me and management unable to assist.