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The Riverside Hotel and Spa

Durban North Kwazulu Natal - South Africa

Email The Riverside Hotel and Spa Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com

Walk into an elementary sensory space, where time is left at the door and a new journey begins.
Where elements earth, fire, water, metal and wood harmonize your surrounds and aroma's, sights, sounds, touch and taste enlighten your intuition.
Discover a wellness philosophy that has lifetime values. We believe in beauty through total wellness starting within and taking cognisance of body, mind and soul. Our passion is to ensure that your journey is a personalized one.

The Riverside Hotel and Spa Accommodation

All of our 169 bedroom and suites are unique in terms of not only having all the regular comforts associated with a four star hotel, but also having a kitchenette, complete with microwave, mini bar fridge, cutlery and crockery.
Guests can select a river and sea-facing suite, a deluxe or standard double room or, alternatively, a room overlooking Durban North.
For those who do not have access to a laptop / palmtop there is an 'internet cafe' situated in the lobby with access information available from reception.

The Riverside Hotel and Spa Facilities

Room Facilities
· En-suite bathrooms
· Air-Conditioning
· Telephone
· Colour Television (SABC, MNET & Selected Satellite)
· Desk
· Analogue Modem Point
· Power points for cellphone's or laptops
Spa Facilities
· Relaxation room looking out to sea
· Spa cuisine, lunch with packages only
· Heated virality hydro pool
· Chromo therapy steam room
· Herbal sauna
· Dual hydro therapy baths
· Dual treatment rooms
Other Facilities
· 24 hour Reception services
· Currency exchange facilities
· Major credit cards accepted
· Board Games for hire
· Secure paid parking
· Room Service Available (Until 22h30)
· Disabled facilities
· Baby sitting facilities
· Swimming pool
· 24 hour security
· Shuttle Bus Service (Additional Charge)

Attractions Nearby

uShaka Marine World
The largest ocean park in Africa, boasts fresh and sea water attractions from shipwrecks to an aquarium and dolphinarium, from water slides to amusement parks, from adventure sport to fine dining and shopping.
Gateway Theatre of shopping
Attractions at the centre apart from the superb shopping are the entertainment facilities which include 'D-Rex' the only double break wave pool in the world, a huge Tony Hawke designed skateboard park, as well as a climbing wall, an IMAX theatre, cinemas and much more.
Umgeni Bird Park
Less than a kilometre (easy walking distance along the river banks) of the hotel is the Umgeni Bird with a huge collection of both indigenous and exotic birds.
Mangrove Swamp
A short walk towards the ocean brings you to the Mangrove Swamps where the the plant and animal life of a typical mangrove can be witnessed close up.
Windsor Golf Course
Directly across the river from the hotel offers a fair challenge on one of the busiest municipal golf courses in South Africa. Visitors are welcome and green fees are incredibly reasonable.
Kings Park Olympic Swimming Complex
This complex offers two pools, an Olympic sized main pool and a second diving / water polo pool. Both are heated and thus ideal for those who need their daily swimming exercise.
Absa Park Rugby Stadium
The home of Natal Rugby and the ever popular Natal Sharks, ABSA Park can be seen from the hotel and transport to 'big games' is available on request if you prefer not to walk the 1½ kilometres to the Stadium.
Virgin Active Health Club
A Virgin Active Health Club is situated at the southern entrance to ABSA Park Rugby Stadium. Members are welcome.

How To Get To The Riverside Hotel and Spa

BY AIR
· Option One:
King Shaka 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 CAR
· Route One:
From CBD drive down Dr Pixley KaSeme Street (West Street) and turn left into Samora Machel Street (Aliwal Street), continue straight along, Samora Machel Street (Aliwal Street) will become Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (NMR Avenue) and then Kenneth Kaunda Road (Northway) as you cross over the Umgeni (Athlone Bridge). The Riverside Hotel is situated on the right.

· Route Two:
From King Shaka International Airport, Head southeast on Mdloti St. Continue onto Lagoon Dr. Turn right at Sand Dune Rd. Turn right at S Beach Rd. Take the ramp onto Leo Boyd Highway.
Go through 1 roundabout. Continue onto Northern Four way. Take exit 2 toward Athlone Dr. Turn right at Athlone Rd.
Turn right at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (N.M.R. Ave). Continue onto Kenneth Kaunda Road (Northway). Destination will be on the right.

Email The Riverside Hotel and Spa Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com