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Riversong Guest House

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Mountain View Room | View from room
River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters
Garden Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Mountain View Room | View from room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $188
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

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14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, Newlands Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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About this property

Riversong Guest House

4-star guest house in Newlands
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a lazy river, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
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 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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, Riversong Guest House provides a lazy river and a hot tub. The guesthouse offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. This Tuscan-style guesthouse also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Riversong Guest House is a smoke-free property.

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.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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)

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.

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Riversong Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

John Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveler
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 traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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