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Riversong Guest House

Property class: 4

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Located close to Newlands Brewery and Newlands Cricket Ground, Riversong Guest House provides free English breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and a garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ￥25,118
￥28,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Leopard Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Ethnic Room

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a nightstand, a lamp, and a woven chair.

Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with floral pillows and a red accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a small cabinet.

Floral Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a well-lit room.

Blue Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a fluffy rug, and a wall decorated with circular mirrors.

River Room

  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Colonial Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LUXURY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Newlands, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Riversong Guest House is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Check out an event or a game at Newlands Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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7700, Western Cape, Cape Town, 14 Esme Road, Newlands

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Newlands Brewery
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newlands Stadium
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cavendish Square
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Newlands Station
    7 min walk
  • Cape Town Station
    15 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    9 min walk
  • Prashad Café Rondebosch (previously Maharajah Vegetarian)
    3 min drive
  • Fraiche Ayres
    4 min drive
  • Barristers Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Limnos Bakers
    8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near Newlands Cricket Ground
  • Located close to Newlands Brewery and Cavendish Square, Riversong Guest House provides free English breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to designer stores on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool along with a lazy river, free cabanas, and sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 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)
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • First-run movies
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Riversong Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on Aug 28, 2026 start from ￥25,118, excluding 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.

Is Riversong Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Riversong Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Riversong Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 150 (subject to availability).

Does Riversong Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Riversong Guest House located?

Located in Newlands, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Brewery, Newlands Stadium, and Cavendish Square. Newlands Cricket Ground and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newlands Station is 7 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 19 minutes.

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