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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
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Double Room
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool

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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    8 min walk
  • Newlands Stadium
    9 min walk
  • Cavendish Square
    9 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Room

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town (Newlands), Riversong Guest House is within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Brewery and Newlands Cricket Ground. .This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cavendish Square and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newlands Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Newlands Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Table Mountain - 17 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JC Brasserie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hans and Lloyd Coffee Co - Newlands - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiger’s Milk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Box - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Tuscan-style Cape Town guesthouse in Newlands with free breakfast
Riversong Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a spa tub. Additional features at this Tuscan-style guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Riversong Guest House has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 2 ft
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Manager's reception (select days)
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Designer shops
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Kitchenette
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the 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)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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
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

National rating

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

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Noel, Zimbabwe

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

8/10 Good

Chris, Beira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

John C

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

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.