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The Riverside Hotel

★★★★ 10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, ZA

8.4 guest rating· 917 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in our air-conditioned rooms with luxurious bedding and furnishings. Each room features satellite TV, air conditioning, and a small kitchenette for your convenience.

Relaxation and Dining

Unwind by our outdoor pool nestled among natural rocks and tropical trees. Enjoy a range of beauty treatments at our wellness centre or savor a blend of South African and European cuisines at Riverside Grill.

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located near the Umgeni River, we offer easy access to Gateway Shopping Centre and Pavilion Mall. With a 500kVA Generator on site, enjoy an uninterrupted power supply. Book now for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

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Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room's kitchenette, which has a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The family room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View

Sleeps 2 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The twin/double room's kitchenette, which has a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.

Family Room with Lake View

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The family room's kitchenette, which features a tea and coffee maker, is available for cooking and storing food. This family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

Suite

Sleeps 2 · 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The suite offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.

Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

This suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. The suite provides a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 beds.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

Sleeps 4 · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Family Room, Non Smoking, River View

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the garden</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels and pay movies</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
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  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive, Durban, ZA

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say8.4917 reviews

+ Clean and spacious rooms+ Friendly staff− Issues with cleanliness in bathrooms− Food service delays
Cleanliness7.6
Service8.8
Location9.1
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.5

Guest review

1.0

Location

− Treatment was so not good

Ziningi · ZA · 2026-07-25

Guest review

10.0

Everything

− Noise

Bayanda · ZA · 2026-07-25

A wonderful stay

10.0

The breakfast was wonderful and the location was perfect

− Nothing

Archie · ZA · 2026-07-19

Guest review

9.0

Great location. Accommodating for our milkshake request from the bar area.

Martha · ZA · 2026-07-19

Good to know

Please note the hotel offers wireless internet throughout - the first 400MB per day is free.

Please note: Guests are required to fill in a credit card authorization form, provide a copy of photo ID and a copy of the credit card within 48 hours of making a reservation. The credit card authorization must be filled in and returned to the Hotel. If guests decline to fill in a credit card authorization, a bank transfer or EFT is also acceptable within 48 hours of making a reservation.

Please note, should you opt to pre-pay by credit card, the credit card produced on check in, must match the one used to guarantee the booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.