Riversong Guest House

Property class: 4

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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 stores on site and a garden.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Leopard Room

  • Mountain view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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

  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Located in Newlands, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Riversong Guest House is in a shopping district and on the riverwalk. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Check out an event or a game at Newlands Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. 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 - 0.8 miles
  • Newlands Brewery
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Newlands Stadium
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cavendish Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newlands Station
    7 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
  • KAUAI
    9 min walk
  • Barristers Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Limnos Bakers
    8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near Newlands Stadium
  • 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), a front-desk safe, and local meal delivery service
  • 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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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 Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on Oct 30, 2026 start from $235, including 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?

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 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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Reviews

Riversong Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great arrival staff. Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place to stay an only 200m to start line of the two oceans.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Totally recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Terrific
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great

Everything is wonderful in riversong.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Recommended

Very comfortable, very friendly. Good breakfast. Sensibly priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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value for money

welcom and instruction for stay was very professional. Room spacious and immaculate. enjoyed my stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It's a great place to stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good location for business

Good place to stay for business in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Near enough to walk to UCT

3 nice days. One can hike up the saddle of Table mountain directly from the guesthouse
Verified review

8/10 Good

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comfortable place for weekend get away

It was great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The accommodation was perfect. The only discomfort came from another guest next to my room who could not keep the noise levels down
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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!