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title: "Riviera Hotel, Durban: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Riviera Hotel in Durban: rated 6.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Riviera Hotel

Durban Central, Durban, South Africa

6.1 ·  Okay 497 reviews ·  #128 #128 of 128 in Durban ·  7.0 Location score
## About Riviera Hotel

Riviera Hotel is a hotel in Durban Central, Durban, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 497 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 3.9 km from the centre of Durban. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 29 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 66

- **Opened:** 2019

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

127 Victoria Embankment [rivierahoteldurban.co.za](http://www.rivierahoteldurban.co.za)

## How Riviera Hotel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Durban

-   Guest rating **6.1**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **3.9**
-   Public transport **7.8**

Durban average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **80**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **68**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">New Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Old Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">550 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">King Shaka International Airport (DUR)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">29 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">65 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Durban</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Greenacres340 m
-   Old House Museum470 m
-   Durban Natural Science Museum570 m
-   South African National Cultural Heritage650 m
-   Old Court House Museum650 m
-   Madressa Arcade670 m

## Riviera Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Riviera Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. At Riviera Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. A few accommodations within Riviera Hotel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Riviera Hotel.

### Compare

## Compare Riviera Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Riviera Hotel

### How do guests rate Riviera Hotel?

Riviera Hotel has a guest rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 497 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Durban.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Riviera Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Riviera Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Riviera Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Riviera Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, King Shaka International Airport (DUR), is 29 km away in a straight line.

### Is Riviera Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Riviera Hotel have?

Riviera Hotel has 66 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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