Riverside News

Located in Durban North, on the banks of the Umgeni River, lies Riverside Hotel and Spa. This four star luxury hotel offers serene views and superb accommodation. The hotels location is in a prime position and is only a few minutes away from ABSA Rugby Stadium, the Durban Country Club, Windsor Golf Course and the Greyville Race Course, making it an ideal destination for sports lovers.

The Riverside Hotel has recently undergone several refurbishments.  These include enhancements to the 169 bedrooms and completely recreating their Mojo’s bar, terrace and entertainment area. Each of the new freshly refurbished rooms boast convenient kitchenettes ideal for both corporate and leisure travellers.   Plasma screen televisions in every room and wireless internet throughout the hotel add to our guests’ total enjoyment.

Top quality service and exquisitely presented meals are the standout features Riverside Hotel and spa is well known for. Tantalize your taste buds at one of our two venues available for your dining requirements, each offering something different yet all entertaining. The Riverside Café, one of Durban’s most appealing restaurants, offers a sophisticated alternative with an a la carte menu to satisfy the more discerning palate.  Riverside Café is ideal for corporate celebrations and meetings. Diners are welcome to dine on the terrace overlooking the pool.

Mojo’s poolside bar and terrace is Durban North’s best kept secret which is frequented by hotel guests, local residents and some of Durban’s best known celebrities.  A major attraction of this cocktail bar is when all diners come together to celebrate the coming of the weekend and enjoy the live entertainment. What better way to enjoy the festivities at the hotel than to have Steve van Greunen, GM of Riverside Hotel and Spa, perform live on stage. Steve has the title of Office Idols runner up in 2005, and he loves to be able to share his talent with hotel guests, visitors and staff members alike.   "

 The Riverside Hotel is ideal for corporate functions as conference facilities are plentiful in this lavish hotel. Eight conference venues ensure that any event is possible at the hotel. The largest conference room, The Pelican Suite, seats up to 250 delegates and the smaller boardrooms each seat up to 10 delegates in boardroom seating. These boardrooms are ideal as breakaway rooms.

Steve van Greunen, General Manager is quoted by saying that “The versatility and legendary personalised service of the Riverside Hotel staff with their "Yes We Can!" attitude has elevated the hotel to the first choice of an impressive database of happy returning guests.  Whether you are a corporate guest on business in Durban, or at leisure enjoying the abundance of facilities on offer, it stays the best location from which to explore Durban."

Author : Take-Note Reputation Management