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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
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River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets
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Mountain View Room | View from room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool

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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Newlands Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Cape Town
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Leopard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Leopard Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Mountain View Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Ethnic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Ethnic Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blue Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Blue Room

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Floral Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Floral Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

River Room

  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Garden Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Colonial Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Colonial Room

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Riversong Guest House

Tuscan-style guesthouse with free breakfast and lazy river
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a lazy river and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Riversong Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run films. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Riversong Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Newlands Brewery. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Brewery and Newlands Cricket Ground
  • Airport, shopping centre and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Riversong Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Riversong Guest House. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM. The guest house hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
Riversong Guest House has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Private wine tours
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 150
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Riversong Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Riversong Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patience

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend it. The property is clean, safe and quiet. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The rooms are clean and adequately stocked. The breakfast is to die for! Very delicious, nutritious, and in large portions that last you all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, situated in a very quiet street. Staff were very attentive and flexible as they facilitated two changes of plans to my schedule. Good value and tasty breakfast included. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thoughtful details and bucolic neighborhood

The hotel had everything I could imagine I might need from umbrellas to wine in the room. Very thoughtful details. Charles and the rest of the team were very welcoming. There is a nice living room space on the second floor which looks out at table mountain, the backyard, and the pool. I particularly liked working from there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KS

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN DANIEL, Jeonju

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm beauty in the middle of the city

Riversong is everything you want in a guesthouse: stylish, clean, excellent staff, accommodating, attention to detail, small touches that make a difference. Located a 5 minute walk from Cavendish Square, Newlands sports ground and across Esme St from Sans Souci Girls High School, it is centrally located while also quiet even in the middle of a bustling work day. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with the family and the kids loved it. Very friendly staff, great location and very nice and clean room. Breakfast is a treat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Noel, Zimbabwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained premises. Very secure parking and in a safe neighborhood. Found it in a good walking distance from shops. Staff made it a very homely environment. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Chris, Beira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Very comfortable, very friendly. Good breakfast. Sensibly priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

value for money

welcom and instruction for stay was very professional. Room spacious and immaculate. enjoyed my stay

10/10 Excellent

Diogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riversong Guest House gets my seal of approval

This is an excellent guest house, spacious room, huge bathroom, full breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. My only issue was with the internet - is is unstable and sometimes it disconnects, you have to wait for a minute then it comes back. Just have in mind that this is a (beautiful) residential area, in the neighborhood (within 10 minutes walk) there is only a few shops, coffee shop, a supermarket, a restaurant, a bar - which I could not enjoy much as I was staying around Christmas & New Year and they were closed most of the days. To reach one of the trails to Table Mountain it takes only 15 minutes walk from the guest house. I would stay here again in the future if they fix the internet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017