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Riverside Lodge

4.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with a lazy river and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Panoramic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
84 Church Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Arbeidsgenot - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riverside Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast by the river
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Riverside Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this bed & breakfast. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a computer station, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Lodge have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Premium channels, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1915
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 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

Riverside Lodge Oudtshoorn
Riverside Lodge Oudtshoorn
Riverside Oudtshoorn
Riverside Lodge Bed & breakfast
Riverside Lodge Bed & breakfast Oudtshoorn

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riverside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riverside Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Oudtshoorn, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge, Arbeidsgenot, and C.P. Nel Museum. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Riverside Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful family run establishment. Clean, cosy, everything catered for, pity we only stayed one night. Exceptional breakfast and a well stocked bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property with a beautiful deck to relax on. Hosts were helpful and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautyfull guest house with great service

The guesthouse is very close to the town center but still in a quiet area. Our room was big and all is very clean. Elza and Albert are great hosts and know where to go and what to do. Make sure to have enough time for breakfast it is delicious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about Riverside Lodge was excellent. Elsa and Albert gave us good information about the area and we thoroughly enjoyed our three days. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house. Hosts were amazing and gave great recommendations of things to do in the area and restaurants. Lots of information provided before we arrived which was also super helpful. Rooms were really comfy and uniquely decorated. Loved the honesty bar and terrace to sit out before dinner. Breakfast was also delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berna

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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

Awesome!

An absolute pleasure to be pampered guests at the Riverside Lodge and we will definitely return to this awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

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

Beautiful

Beautiful historic property. Loved the honesty bar and the pool area. Breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tsemach

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

The perfect guesthouse!

Riverside lodge in Oudtshoorn is an amazing guest house. Every last detail in the room and lodge is thoughtfully planned to the enjoyment of guests. Big and spacious rooms, Beautifully decorated, spotlessly cleaned. Breakfast was a delight. Plenty and tasty. Its definitely the best guesthouse we've ever been in. Thank you Elza and Albert for being perfect hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location by the river and short walk to restaurants. The owners were very friendly and helpful and had thought of everything- even a very well stocked honesty bar. Lovely terrace to have breakfast and small plunge pool with recliners etc to relax by. Room was also lovely and had everything needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes Guesthouse, unheimlich nette Gastgeber, super Frühstück! Wir würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a self- catering lodge which was equipped with all that you would need to cook for yourself. We ate out at Anny’s Bistro, which was recommended by our host, Albert. The lodge was large and came with an open fireplace as well as a lovely deck with comfortable seating. A real find and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location ,efficient operation and owner very friendly and helpful with advice ,al in all excellent ,would have liked to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kleines charmantes altes Haus mit herrlicher Terrasse und kleinem Pool. Liebevoll bewirtschaftet, herzliche Gastgeber welche sich sehr um Ihre Gäste bemühen. Grandioses Frühstück und eine sehr gut ausgestattete Bar (Selbstbedienung zu sehr fairen Preisen) Wir sind der Meinung, das Zimmer und Service es mit internationalen Grandhotels aufnehmen kann. Jedoch hier mit der Liebe eines Privathoteliers. Wir kommen wieder...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A heritage property that has been lovingly decorated to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail. There is a beautiful deck attatched to the property which provides shady outdoor seating and lounging space along with a small pool for cooling off. Breakfast was great and we particularly enjoyed all the little extras provided during our stay such as a fully stocked honesty bar, sherry in the room, fresh water and chocholates at bed time and a free car washing service!! If you are looking for a luxury guest house experience in Oudtstroon then this is your place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gutes Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal, Massagemöglichkeit am Zimmer, Restaurant „Nostalgie“ zu empfehlen (zu Fuß 5 Minuten entfernt), sichere Gegend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homely, welcoming lodge. Albert and Eliza were wonderful hosts. Thet were very helpful and charming. It was a pleasure to stay with them. There was great attention to detail and everything was done to ensure we had a wonderful time there. We only wished it could have been longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

YUEN YEE NANCY

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

Good location

Good and quite place ,Thank you Albert and Elza.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge pour 4 personnes très confortable et beaucoup de commodités : foyer, balcon, vue sur la rivière, robes de chambre...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Geweldig vriendelijke gastheer en gastvrouw. Super verzorgt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

INCREDIBLE STAY

Excelente alojamiento. A destacará la amabilidad de los propietarios y el estado del local: limpio, súper cómodo y con todo lujo de detalles. El desayuno es excepcional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019