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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
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River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters
Mountain View Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV, first-run movies

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
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Room options

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Leopard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Leopard Room

  • Mountain view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Ethnic Room

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Floral Room

  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Blue Room

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Garden Room

  • Garden view
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

River Room

  • River view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Colonial Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Newlands, Riversong Guest House is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Newlands Brewery and Newlands Stadium. This 8-room, 4-star guesthouse has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newlands Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cavendish Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hans & Lloyd - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

At Riversong Guest House, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a rooftop terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 650 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and Tempur-Pedic beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Kitchenettes, dining areas, and refrigerators are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

Children 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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-12:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Riversong Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Newlands within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Cricket Ground, Newlands Brewery, and Newlands Stadium. You'll also find Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Table Mountain National Park within a short drive.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on Jun 5, 2026 start from $162, 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.

Is there parking available at Riversong Guest House?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Riversong Guest House have a casino at the property?

No, Riversong Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Riversong Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Riversong Guest House a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront guesthouse offers many amenities for couples, including champagne service as well as a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

Does Riversong Guest House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Riversong Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riversong Guest House serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Riversong Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riversong Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Does Riversong Guest House have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Riversong Guest House?

The closest major airport to Riversong Guest House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 11.8 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Riversong Guest House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a furnished balcony/patio and a furnished patio where guests can enjoy river and mountain views.

Riversong Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

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

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN DANIEL

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

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

6/10 Okay

Noel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tsung yu

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

Great

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Ignatius

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

Good location for business

Good place to stay for business in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

comfortable place for weekend get away

It was great
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

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!