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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale Tuscan-style guesthouse, walk to Newlands Brewery

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Double Room
In-room dining
Double Room
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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Map
14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Popular LocationNewlands Cricket Ground8 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Leopard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Mountain View Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Ethnic Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Blue Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Floral Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

River Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Garden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Room

Colonial Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

At Riversong Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Newlands Brewery and Newlands Cricket Ground. Highlights at this Tuscan guest house include a restaurant, free daily breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Meeting rooms, a business centre, and limo/town car service are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Newlands guest house include Newlands Stadium and Cavendish Square.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk
  • Newlands Stadium - 9 min walk
  • Kingsbury Hospital - 2 min drive
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Picanha Steakhouse - 7 min walk
  • Kauai - 7 min walk
  • Tiger’s Milk - 9 min walk
  • Mamma Roma Restaurant - Newlands - 7 min walk
  • Barristers Restaurant - 8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Upscale Tuscan-style guesthouse, walk to Newlands Brewery
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 seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Riversong Guest House. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1998
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riversong Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run films. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free 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)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1998
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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
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

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

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Riversong Guest House?

Yep, Riversong Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Riversong Guest House?

As of 1 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on 11 June 2024 start from AU$265.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Riversong Guest House?

The closest beach to Riversong Guest House is Camps Bay Beach (8.3 km).

Does Riversong Guest House have a pool?

Riversong Guest House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Riversong Guest House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riversong Guest House.

Is Riversong Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riversong Guest House is a hit with families.

Does Riversong Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary English brekkie is on offer daily between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riversong Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riversong Guest House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riversong Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riversong Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Riversong Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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