The Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (917 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

Property Policies

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 917 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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Bayanda solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Noise

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ziningi solo_traveller za
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Treatment was so not good

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Odette couple za
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mgenge couple za
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Luxolo couple za
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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mpontshana couple za
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Martha solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

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

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
A
Archie solo_traveller za
10
A wonderful stay
Pros:

The breakfast was wonderful and the location was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Liesel family_with_children za
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Lindiwe solo_traveller za
6
Cons:

There was too much noise on the roof, I had to go out for a few hours because the noise was unbearable.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Samkele family_with_children za
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Devaksha Maharaj couple za
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family_with_children za
10
Will be back
Pros:

Family room size is probably the biggest
Management is busy with upgrades and renovations, looking good so far.

Cons:

Basin in bathroom is a bit small.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sikhakhane solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

Receptionist was friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed fire place, restaurant outside dinning area, helpful gentle man that assist with luggage.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Desireé couple za
5
The manager at breakfast was absolutely amazing every morning. He ensured that everyone got served teas and coffees and
Pros:

It’s a lovely hotel, great breakfast. Nice vibe.

Cons:

The bathrooms are old. Facilities need upgrading. The room is spacious, there should be a couch or bench for luggage.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Matshidiso Radebe solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller za
6
Was ok but could easily be fantastic with a little more attention to detail
Pros:

Staff were helpful and friendly, breakfast was good and room service efficient and portions generous

Cons:

Rooms appear to have been recently renovated but it has been done poorly so looks shoddy. Shower is very narrow so you hit the glass when washing your hair, first time on floor 1 - noisy, no one responded to my Whatsapp messages or queries and QR code did not give me access to the room service menu. Room and stairwells not as clean as they could be. Safe in my room did not work. I have stayed here often and was just a little disappointed this time.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Joel Ben solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Nosihle couple za
8
had an excellent stay
Pros:

clean beautiful room

Cons:

shower is small

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Devasagaren Kistnasamy solo_traveller za
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee