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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
Tuscan-style guesthouse with free breakfast and lazy river

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Birthday party area
Double Room
Double Room | View from room
Front of property – evening/night
Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪13 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the lazy river, Hot tub, free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a business centre, and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Free English breakfast is available daily 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 Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cavendish Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Tuscan-style guesthouse with free breakfast and lazy river
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.

  • 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
  • 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. 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.

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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

More

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

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

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
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

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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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$376.38, 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 an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Riversong Guest House have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Riversong Guest House?

Riversong Guest House features an outdoor pool, free pool cabanas and 1 hot tub. All guestrooms come with Tempur-Pedic beds and dining areas.

What makes Riversong Guest House a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and winery tours, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all 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 a lazy river, 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.