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Get an overview of this hotel
Family fun on the beach, near Durban Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

When you stay at The Riverside Hotel in Durban North, you'll be on a river, a 3-minute drive from Durban Beach and 7 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach. This beach hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 169 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite to eat at Riverside Cafe, a poolside restaurant which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 169
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Wired Internet access - surcharge
  • Year Built – 1998
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Reception hall
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired internet access - surcharge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Turndown service
  • Microwave
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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