The Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (958 reviews)
10 Kenneth Kaunda Drive , Durban , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness in bathrooms
Food service delays

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
8.85
Overall positive mentions about the helpful staff and decent service.
Location
9.09
Many reviews praised the peaceful and convenient location.
Room Quality
8.54
Guests appreciated the comfort and spaciousness of the rooms.
Amenities
8.07
Mixed feedback, with some appreciating the amenities while others noted limitations.
Value for Money
8.53
General agreement on good value relative to the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Some positive notes on food quality, but concerns about service and variety.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall a good experience with some issues but enjoyed by most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:48

Property Description

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.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: DUR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 958 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Mevashnee family_with_children za
8
Pros:

Spacious room with two double beds and clean.

Cons:

Restaurant was noisy but assume from conference guests. Lifts were dirty

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alistair solo_traveller gb
8
Great location, helpful staff, wonderful breakfast.
Pros:

Secure, great location, helpful staff.

Cons:

Bedrooms would benefit from some decorating.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Lorell couple za
3
not good at all.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

We have been staying at Riverside for many years. The pillows are terrible. We asked for an ironing board 3 times. we were even willing to fetch it ourselves.
Overall stay was not as before.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Marcelle family_with_children za
3
I wont stay again and will not recommend this hotel.
Pros:

The beds were comfy and warm and the shower was hot with good pressure. Room was pretty but not the cleanest

Cons:

The rooms were not spotless. Corners were not cleaned. Showers had mold and missing tiles. Curtains were ripped Room 410. The hotel had a very stale smell. Was just not fresh. And the paintwork etc. was bad...walls outside the lifts were dirty. I also wanted to get food at around 11:20 and was told i would have to wait an hour.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Qhawe solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jaiten solo_traveller za
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Zomusa solo_traveller za
8
staff very hospitable
Pros:

sleep, silence

Cons:

cold

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Melissa family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Just that the guest make alot of noise through the passages and out the entrance...

People book the hotel to come for a relaxing time...

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Louise extended_group za
9
Pros:

The staff were very very helpful really assisted us well.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Mbali solo_traveller za
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Sahil extended_group nl
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

The entrance

Cons:

Loud function venue made it impossible to sleep till after 11. Early morning noise. The small tv had nothing you could watch. The kettle was rusty and unusable. Safe does not work properly, kitchen doors didn’t close. Freezer had thick ice. Draws were hard to open. Windows people could see directly in from the business center.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Mncedisi family_with_children za
10
Pros:

The comfort of the room and environment

Cons:

Food

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Peter couple za
7
Pleasant but not meeting it's potential
Pros:

Friendly and attentive staff. Impressive reception. Peaceful but very convenient location. Secure parking. Good range of facilities.

Cons:

On the whole the hotel deserves a to have a refresh and better maintenance. It has so much potential but small issues like a shower that doesn't drain well, a kettle with a broken lid and very tired cushions on the couches outside Cyril's bar leave one feeling noty enough is being spent on maintenance. The pool area and restaurant desperately need an interior designers make over to bring it into the current decade and help it flourish from being just pleasant to truly fantastic.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Bongani couple za
8
Warm welcome by stuff and were all friendly. and everything was good, room were very good and clean
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and rooms were neatly cleaned

Cons:

All was excellent , i like everything

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Henri family_with_children za
2
Worst hotel I have ever been to
Pros:

Safe parking

Cons:

We booked a room that was supposed to have a lake view, the first room we were put in had absolutely no view, all we could see were roofs of buildings in front, we then requested to be moved which the manager helped us with but still could only see a tiny bit of lake. There was so much noise during the day and music until late at night and we were woken at 6am by people making a big noise in the corridors. The rooms are not even the slightest bit soundproof. At night the light from the corridors shone into our room around the door so kept us awake. Bathroom door did not close properly and there was quite a fair amount of black mould in the shower. My bed had such a thin duvet on it and my child's bed had red stain on the sheet which wad gross. We also had a house keeper knocking on our door 15 minutescheck out time so felt rather rushed to get out

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller za
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Zunaid Patel solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

Location, breakfast and room size

Cons:

Halaal breakfast is a doubtful. Happy to share advice with hotel

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Nokuzola solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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naseera couple ae
4
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee