The Golden Mile Durban is close to The Riverside Hotel
Durban’s Golden Mile is the name given to the popular stretch of beachfront stretching from South Beach to the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in the north. The Golden Mile is one of the main tourist attractions in the Durban area, and the wide stretch of golden sands serves as an excellent destination for beach goers who make their way there to enjoy the sunshine and warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The majority of these beaches are protected throughout the year by lifeguards and shark nets.
SPECIALS AT RIVERSIDE HOTELThe Golden Mile is also renowned as a surfer’s paradise, and the South Beach are in particular, is well known as a safe beach for newcomers to the surfing fraternity. The properties found along the beachfront display a blend of residential apartments and tourist hotels, most of which sprouted in the 1970s. Also situated amongst these hotels and apartments one will also find a variety of popular restaurants and nightclubs, which contribute to the upbeat nightlife of the area.
The Durban coast has been a popular seaside holiday destination for many years, and holiday seasons attract thousands upon thousands of South Africans from far and wide to the Golden Mile, flocking in droves to enjoy its many attractions, which include:
Blue Lagoon, a popular hangout near the Umgeni River mouth, with picnic facilities, which is also a popular fishing spot
Mini Town, which displays a scaled model of Durban, complete with a working miniature railway, harbour and airport.
Traditional vendors, found under thatched roofs along the beach, selling an interesting selection of Zulu art and crafts.
Suncoast Casino, a casino complex with a private beach, numerous restaurants, shops and public entertainment facilities.
North Beach, Dairy Beach, the Bay of Plenty and Snake Park beaches, popular surfing beaches separated by piers.
The Skate Park, which caters for skateboarders, roller bladers and BMX’ers.
uShaka Marine World, Africa’s largest marine theme park featuring an aquarium, water park, dolphinarium, and a restaurant with a shark tank.
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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. CHECK FOR ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY
The Riverside Hotel is close to the following suburbs in Durban: Riverside, Umgeni Park, Durban North, Virginia, Glenashley, La Lucia, La Lucia Ridge, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga Ridge, Prestondale, Glen Hills, Sunningdales, Somerset Park, Mt Edgecombe, Phoenix, Morningside, Musgrave, North Beach