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Riversong Guest House

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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 shops on-site and a garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₹15,126
₹17,395 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

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  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

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  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Room

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  • Garden view
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Newlands, a neighbourhood 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. Enjoy an event or a match at Newlands Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens—a top attraction that's 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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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700

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 (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    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 guest house 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 shops 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 sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
    • Babysitting (surcharge), a reception hall and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as first-run films and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas and bathrobes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run films
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 organisation.

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 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on 23 Aug 2026 start from ₹15,126, 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 at Riversong Guest House?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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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