Riversong Guest House

Riverwalk guesthouse with free breakfast and a lazy river

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November 2025

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December 2025

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

Riversong Guest House provides a peaceful setting with its seasonal outdoor pool and rooftop terrace complete with hot tub. Travelers can book aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa, stroll through the garden, or start their day with English breakfast.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot Tub
Room service
24/7 front desk
Pool

Room options

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Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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2 beds

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Leopard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

36 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Mountain View Room

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

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

Floral Room

Highlights

Patio

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

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

Blue Room

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

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

Garden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

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

River Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

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

Colonial Room

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

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

About the neighborhood

14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700

What's nearby

Newlands Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Cavendish Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Hazz Coffee for Heroes - ‬9 min walk
‪Stones - ‬10 min walk
‪Limnos Bakers - ‬8 min walk
‪Tiger's Milk - ‬8 min walk
‪Barristers Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

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. In addition to designer stores 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 sun loungers
Free self parking
Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.

Other amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchenettes

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Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

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 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)
Crib (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

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1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1998
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
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

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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

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

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; 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 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riversong Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 Cricket Ground, and Newlands Stadium. Cavendish Square and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newlands Station is 6 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 19 minutes.

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Riversong Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Dec 16, 2023

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

Maximilian

Apr 8, 2025

Very nice place to stay an only 200m to start line of the two oceans.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patience

Jan 3, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Jan 3, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN DANIEL

Nov 15, 2023

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

Totally recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Jul 16, 2023

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

Maarten

Apr 11, 2023

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

jonathan

Dec 29, 2021

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

Terrific

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 2, 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Jan 2, 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Noel, Zimbabwe

Sep 16, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Tsung yu

Sep 4, 2018

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

Great

Everything is wonderful in riversong.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Jun 12, 2018

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

Very good.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Mar 8, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Feb 26, 2018

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

Jan 7, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 24, 2017

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Jan 9, 2017

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

It's a great place to stay!

8/10 Good

Ignatius

Sep 6, 2016

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

Good location for business

Good place to stay for business in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 22, 2016

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 27, 2016

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

comfortable place for weekend get away

It was great

10/10 Excellent

Ayanda

Apr 4, 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara, Waterford

Mar 14, 2016

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.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Houston, TX

Dec 2, 2015

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!

10/10 Excellent

Warwick, Parktown, Johannesburg

Nov 30, 2015

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

Perfect Newlands accommodation

Very well run B&B

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Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

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Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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