Durban Central Post Office is near to The Riverside Hotel
This was the first town hall; the foundation stone was laid in 1883 and it was used as the Town Hall from 1885 to 1910 when the new Durban Town Hall, just across the road, came into use.
There’s a plaque on the wall stating that “in this building the National Convention which led to the Union of South Africa held its first sittings from the 12th October 1908 to the 5th November 1908.”
Another historical event that this building is known for is that “following his escape from Pretoria in December 1899, Winston Churchill delivered a speech from the steps of the Town Hall to the excited citizens of Durban”.
You’ll find the old Durban City Hall, now the Durban Central Post Office on the corner of Dr Pixley Kaseme and Dorothy Nyembe Streets.
The Riverside Hotel Complex
Set just 20 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport and 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre of Durban, The Riverside Hotel reflects a resort life in the city.The Riverside Hotel offers 168 superbly appointed bedrooms as well as an onsite restaurant and state of the art conference facility. The Riverside Grill offers a mouth-watering menu and furnishings that have been designed to offer our guests a luxurious and relaxed environment. We have paired luxury dining with poolside relaxation, breath-taking scenery & open-planned settings. We invite you to experience the perfect day with friends, family or business partners.
SERVICE
The Riverside Hotel is a full-service hotel. Facilities available include, but are not limited to, 24 hour reception, conference facilities, room service, laundry, mini gym, The Riverside Grill restaurant, shuttle and much more. Discover it for yourself today and drive on down to the Riverside Hotel
ATTRACTIONS
At The Riverside Hotel, the possibilities are endless: Visit uShaka Marine World, the enormous Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umgeni Bird Park, play a round of golf at the Windsor Golf Course, or catch a game at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it situated within a few minutes drive.