Riverside Hotel
Offering a combination of 168 bedrooms and suites, on-site restaurant and state-of-the-art conference facilities. This popular four-star Durban hotel, established in 1998, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
With just a 20-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport, and a five-minute drive from the centre of Durban, The Riverside Hotel reflects a resort life in the city. Here, you will discover how luxury meets comfort and find each of the impeccably appointed rooms have views over the city, the uMngeni River, indigenous gardens or the Indian Ocean. You will discover that the Riverside Grill offers a mouth-watering menu and furnishings that have been designed to offer guests a relaxed environment.
Fine dining has also been paired with poolside relaxation and breathtaking scenery in an open-planned setting — the perfect place to experience a day with friends, family or business partners.
The Riverside Hotel is perfectly located, safe and secure and away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Whether it is your sports team coming through for a tournament, or whether you are a corporate traveller, the hotel provides facilities that will make your stay comfortable. The possibilities of activities are endless. Visit uShaka Marine World, the enormous Gateway Theatre of Shopping or Umgeni Bird Park. Play a round of golf at the Windsor Golf Course, or catch a game at one of the stadiums nearby. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find all in close proximity.
Further facilities at The Riverside include, but are not limited to, 24-hour reception, room service, laundry, a mini-gym, a new health spa opening soon, a shuttle service and much more. The hotel also has a 500kVA generator which ensures an uninterrupted power supply to the Riverside Business Centre and the entire hotel complex.
The year 1927 was a busy year with the construction and development of the area which became known as Durban North. It was described in the South African Year Book as an ideal suburb, with its sea frontage and gently sloping hills.
During this time, the area was known as ‘The Estate’ and was divided into the two distinct districts of ‘Riverside’ and ‘Prospect Hall’, separated by the Bridgevale Valley. The only entrances to ‘The Estate’ were at Blackburn Road (from North Coast Road) to ‘Prospect’ and from the Queen’s Bridge Hotel to ‘Riverside’.
Various funding was obtained, and development started taking place, including the opening of the Athlone Bridge, which became the gateway to the new suburb.
It was also at this time that The Riverside Hotel, which was situated on land called Gavin’s Farm, became known then as the Athlone Gardens Hotel. It was a popular venue as being outside of the then municipal area, liquor was obtainable at all hours at the hotel, which became a favourite for visiting sailors.
In 1998, the hotel was redeveloped as The Riverside Hotel and remains as popular as ever. Meet at The Riverside.
