Situated above the Umgeni River in Durban North, The Riverside Hotel has unparalleled views across a magnificent green belt, stretching from the Umgeni River, across Durban Country Club, towards the Golden Mile on Durban’s Beachfront and the Bluff beyond approximately:
· 12km from The Westville
· 2.5km to Umgeni Bird Park
· 25km to Durban International Airport
· 270km from Alpine Heath Resort
· 270km from Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
· 2km to Japanese Gardens
· 5km from Quarters Hotel
· 5km to Durban’s north beaches
· 6km to Shopping centres (Gateway & La Lucia Mall)
· 7km to various fine dining restaurants (Morningside)
· 8km from Durban Central
· 90km from Golden Horse Casino
· 9km from the Royal Hotel
BY AIR:
· Option One
Durban International Airport, transfers to and from the airport can be arranged on request.
· Option Two
Charter flights can be arranged from Virginia Airport on request.

BY ROAD:
· Route One:
From CBD drive down West Street and turn left into Aliwal Street, continue straight along, Aliwal Street will become NMR Avenue and then Northway as you cross over the Umgeni (Athlone Bridge). The Riverside Hotel is situated on the right.
· Route Two:
From Durban International Airport, as you leave the airport, turn right at the first set of traffic lights. Turn right again when you see the Durban sign. Drive straight along the freeway and take the Esplanade off-ramp. Turn left into Aliwal Street; continue straight along, Aliwal Street will become NMR Avenue and then Northway as you cross over the Umgeni (Athlone Bridge). The Riverside Hotel is situated on the right.
JUST OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTRE, set high on the banks of the Umgeni River Mouth, is a place where sheer quality and excellent service is all part of the deal. Three restaurants and a cocktail bar on the premises, together with four-star accommodation and location that is second to none, ensure the best getaway this side of paradise.

Stunning river views and abundant bird life on the Umgeni Estuary below the hotel, set the perfect scene for rest and relaxation. The Windsor Park and Durban Country Club golf courses are within easy access of the hotel, while to the north and south lie the splendour of the KwaZulu-Natal Coast.


The International Convention Centre, the new Sun Coast casino complex, and the restaurant district of Morningside are just minutes away, as is the mammoth Gateway Shopping and Entertainment centre and the growing business district of Umhlanga, making the Riverside Hotel an ideal base when visiting Durban.

· 169 rooms (400 people)
· 37 Standard River facing rooms
· 35 Standard Garden facing rooms
· 4 Standard River facing twin rooms
· 1 Standard Garden facing twin room
· 14 Deluxe River facing rooms
· 4 Deluxe Garden facing rooms
· 11 Deluxe River facing twin rooms
· 5 Deluxe Garden facing twin rooms
· 2 Standard Paraplegic rooms
· 4 Standard River facing non-smoking rooms
· 4 Standard Garden facing non-smoking rooms
· 6 Family River facing rooms
· 10 Family Garden facing rooms
· 20 Garden facing triple rooms
· 8 River facing suites
· 3 Garden facing suites
· 1 River facing 2 Bedroom suite

STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
· Standard rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers
· DSTV in rooms
· Telephones in rooms

DELUXE AND SUITE ROOM FEATURES
· Separate shower and bath facilities
· DSTV in rooms
· Telephones in rooms
· Suites have separate lounge area

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS
· All rooms have mini bar fridge
· DSTV in all rooms
· Direct dial telephones in all rooms
· Semi Self-Catering facilities in all rooms
· Complimentary Tea/Coffee making facilities
· Self-programming wake-up call facilities
· Microwave in all rooms
· Additional Telephone link and AC plug point

VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
· Umgeni River and Indian Ocean views

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In 14h00 | Check Out 10h00

RIVERSIDE CAFE
The atmosphere created by the superb décor, the top quality service, the sumptuous and exquisitely presented meals make Riverside Cafe one of Durban’s most appealing restaurants.

MOJO’S BAR
After a busy day at the office, on the beach or simply enjoying all that Durban has to offer, you will want to unwind and where better to do so than at Mojo’s Pool Bar

TUSCANNY
For traditional Italian Dining

HOPS RESTAURANT & BAR
For a more relaxed and casual atmosphere and it is situate in the same complex as The Riverside Hotel

ROOM SERVICE
From 011h30 till 23h00

The Riverside Conference Centre is ideally situated directly opposite the front entrance to the hotel ensuring conference delegates staying at the hotel easy access to their rooms should they so require. For day delegates there is plenty of secure parking within the hotel grounds and with the hotel being so centrally located it allows for easy access no matter where the delegates are travelling from.

The conference centre is made up of several conference rooms with the largest, The Pelican Suite seating up to 250 delegates, down to the smallest boardrooms of which there are four, each of which seat up to 10 delegates in boardroom seating. These boardrooms are ideal as breakaway rooms.
· 24 hour Reception services
· 24 hour security
· Baby sitting facilities
· Board Games for hire
· Shuttle service (at additional cost)
· Currency exchange facilities
· Disabled facilities
· Major credit cards accepted
· Room Service Available until 22h00
· Secure free parking
· Swimming pool

· Absa Park Rugby Stadium
· Durban & Umhlanga Beaches
· Gateway Theatre of Shopping
· Kings Park Olympic Swimming Complex
· Kings Park Soccer Stadium
· Mangrove Swamps
· Sunset Cruises
· Trips to the Valley of 1000 hills
· Umgeni Bird Park
· uShaka Marine World
· Virgin Active Health Club
· Windsor Golf Course