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Riversong Guest House

Property class: 4

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A room with a large window, a sofa with cushions, and a view of mountains.
A backyard with a swimming pool, a swan float, and a patio area with chairs and tables.
An outdoor patio with a hot tub, wooden chairs, and a view of a mountain.
A room with a white sofa, a wicker side table, and a view of a lush green landscape through large windows.
A dining area with a table set for two, featuring plates of fruit, a vase of flowers, and a pitcher of juice.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$337
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Explore the area

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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, Newlands Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavendish Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Leopard Room

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 wired internet

View all photos for Ethnic Room

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 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Mountain View Room

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 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Floral Room

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 wired internet

View all photos for Blue Room

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 wired internet

View all photos for Garden Room

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 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for River Room

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 wired internet

View all photos for Colonial Room

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 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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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 Stadium. 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 Cavendish Square and Newlands Cricket Ground.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newlands Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cavendish Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 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 (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barristers Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Riversong Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a 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 self 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)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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.

Property class

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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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 9 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$337, 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 (8.2 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.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place to stay an only 200m to start line of the two oceans.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great arrival staff. Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Überaus freundlicher Empfang und Betreuung während aller 12 Tage - sichere Umgebung/ Villenviertel - nette und qualitativ gute Restaurants, Einkaufsmall fußläufig erreichbar - gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice hotel but cold in winter.

Nice hotel but cold in winter. Arriving in a cold room in winter is not pleasant. Apart from that the hotel is nice and the breakfast good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Everything is wonderful in riversong.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Recommended

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guest house très accueillante et très bien placée

Découverte de Cape Town en rayonnant autour de la Guest house qu'il faisait bon retrouver tous les soirs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a great place to stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location for business

Good place to stay for business in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near enough to walk to UCT

3 nice days. One can hike up the saddle of Table mountain directly from the guesthouse
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

comfortable place for weekend get away

It was great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodation was perfect. The only discomfort came from another guest next to my room who could not keep the noise levels down
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total comfort and relaxation.

We stayed in the Leopard room. The spacious room had two double beds, a huge couch, plenty of storage, and a good size bathroom with a large bath and seperate shower. It's a beautifully decorated room with patio doors onto the terrace. The Guesthouse, although fully booked during our stay, was extremely peaceful and quiet. There was a good choice of both hot and cold options for breakfast. The omelettes were perfect. I cannot say enough about the staff. Each and everyone we encountered were unbelievably pleasant and good humoured. There is a lovely sense of calm about the place, and yet, the standards are very high. Our room was always pristine when we arrived back from our days activities, and every need is catered for. The location is good for exploring the cape. The city centre is about a 15 minute drive. Camps Bay is 20-25 minutes, and it's an easy drive to the winelands. If you want to leave the car behind in the evenings there is a local taxi which offers an extremely reliable and reasonable service. We took a taxi and dined in both Cape Town centre and Constantia. The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands is a stroll away and houses Myoga Restaurant, which is one of the best eateries we visited during our trip. I cannot recommend this guesthouse enough. It's like home from home. Thank you Inri, Charmaine, Aaron, Adda, and all the team for making our stay so pleasant and memorable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Guest House with Great Customer Service

Excellent service! We were greeted by Aaron and felt very well taken care of the entire stay. There are not too many restaurants that are very close to the guest house but if you walk a little bit, there are quite a few options. Free parking as well and very close to the cricket stadium!