Durban the warmest place to be

Durban is a City that combines the perfect ingredients to make your holiday a memorable one. Exotic cuisine, night life, adventure, tranquillity or just sun filled days relaxing on beautiful beaches. The colourful, vibrant and often noisy atmosphere of Durban City itself is offset by surrounding areas of tranquillity. The climate on the East Coast of Africa is balmy and sub-tropical, with perfect summer weather for that lazy summer holiday spent on the beach. The cooler weather of winter is ideal for those visitors who want a more energetic holiday.

Ideally situated for forays into the peaceful Drakensberg Mountains or a drive up the stunning North Coast to visit the Big Five Game Parks, Durban is the perfect place to set up your base camp.

Hotel accommodation Durban is plentiful and varied. From the hotels on the Golden Mile, with its associated nightlife, to elegant turn of the century hotels set in the leafy suburbs surrounding the city itself. The Riverside Hotel is a happy blend of both. The Hotel is situated on the side of a hill overlooking the Umgeni River and with distant views over the Golden Mile and the Indian Ocean. The Umgeni River has an abundance of bird and wildlife lending a peaceful atmosphere to the Riverside Hotel's pool deck and restaurants.

The tastefully decorated public rooms and suits are a symphony in mute, cool colours. Beiges, creams and greys offer a soothing contrast to the heat and bustle of Durban City.

Efficient and friendly staff will ease you into your day with a perfect breakfast on the pool deck and at the end of your day cocktails are a must at Mojos or a drink in the downstairs bar/grill of the Riverside Hops.

When choosing hotel accommodation Durban the Riverside Hotel is the ideal location for your special stay in the wonderful city of Durban.