Durban Accommodation at Riviera Hotel in Durban
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Riviera Hotel is a highly recommended Durban Central hotel providing accommodation in 38 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Durban region.

About Riviera Hotel

The Riviera Hotel is a modern, attractively decorated low budget tourist hotel offering excellent value and friendly, efficient service.

The Riviera Hotel is ideally located at the edge of Durban's CBD, opposite Durban Bay, the International Yacht Harbour, BAT Cultural and Entertainment Centre, Wilson's Wharf and Catalina Live Theatre. The hotel is only a 40 minute drive from the King Shaka International Airport, a 10 minute drive to the International Convention Centre, uShaka Marine World, Sun Coast Casino and Entertainment Complex and Durban's main beaches.

Accommodation

The 66 hotel rooms, mostly sea facing are fully carpeted, have colour TV (SABC, eTV stations), ceiling fans and an en-suite shower and toilet or bath and toilet.

A number of Standard Harbour facing rooms now have DStv channels- Mnet, Movie 1and Sport 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Budget Rooms are also available with air conditioning, plus flat screen TV's with Mnet, Movie 1 and Supersport channels 1,2,3,4 (from DStv) and some rooms with a balcony are available.

Family rooms accommodating two adults and one or two small children are also available.

Busters Diner Restaurant

The Busters Diner restaurant, located on the ground floor, has a menu to cater for a wide range of tastes and ample seating for those who enjoy the bustle of the Esplanade and International Yacht Harbour across the road.

Services and Facilities

• Access to fax, e-mail and internet during office hours by prior arrangement.
• Undercover secure parking adjoining the hotel at reasonable rates
• Telephone in room (optional)
• Lock up safe facilities on premises /personal room safes in some rooms
• Internet / email available on dedicated guest computer
• Wi fi available in restaurant, bar,lounge, conference room and some hotel rooms (30 minutes / 50MB free per day)
• On site spa offering a variety of treatments to pamper you.

Reservations

Since our hotel is very popular and so heavily booked, early advance booking is essential. Reservations are only confirmed on receipt of an advance payment.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • parking
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Fan(s)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: allowed
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Health spa
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Security (alarm system)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Wheelchair access

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Rooms & Rates

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Low Budget Side Facing

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Low Budget Side Facing

This Low Budget Side Facing Room is furnished with a double bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. The room has air-conditioning and a flat screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Budget Double Rooms

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Budget Double Rooms

This Harbour facing Double Room is a budget room furnished with a double bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. The room has air- conditioning and a flat-screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 6
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Standard Harbour Facing Double Rooms

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Standard Harbour Facing Double Rooms

This Harbour facing standard Double Room is furnished with a double bed. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower or bath, hand basin and toilet. The room has air- conditioning and a flat-screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Harbour Facing Family Rooms

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Harbour Facing Family Rooms

This Harbour facing Family Room is furnished with a double bed and two single beds. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. The room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-18 years are allowed

Budget Twin Rooms

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Budget Twin Rooms

This Twin Room is a budget room furnished with twin / two single beds. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, hand basin and toilet. The room has air- conditioning and a flat-screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Standard Harbour Facing Twin Rooms

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Standard Harbour Facing Twin Rooms

This Harbour facing Standard Twin Room is furnished with twin / two single beds. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower or bath, hand basin and toilet. The room has air- conditioning and a flat-screen TV with selected DStv / satellite channels.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Television (SABC, eTV only)

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

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Guest Reviews

32 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We always stay there as it is very conveniently placed for boat cruises No problems although would prefer room facing sea side

February 2024

ken a. (South Africa)

Verified reviewexcellent

Had an absolutely lovely time, facilities are clean and the staff very friendly and helpful

August 2022

Thembelihle M. (Durban)

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Need to Know

Response timeRiviera Hotel typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages welcome.

Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 40km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, American Express, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since November 2000

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