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Riversong Boutique Guest House

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town., 14View location

9.6/10Excellent57 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.4/109.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Riversong Boutique Guest House

Stop at Riversong Boutique Guest House to discover the wonders of Cape Town. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time.

Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service are readily available for you to enjoy.

Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities.

Discover all Cape Town has to offer by making Riversong Boutique Guest House your base.

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Located in Cape Town (Newlands), Riversong Guest House is within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Brewery and Newlands Stadium. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Newlands Cricket Ground and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cavendish Square.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 12:30 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Newlands Brewery 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Newlands Stadium 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cavendish Square 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Newlands Cricket Ground 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kingsbury Hospital 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Table Mountain National Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Baxter Theatre Centre 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens 3.2 km / 2 mi
University of Cape Town 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Kenilworth Race Course 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Rondebosch Golf Course 4.8 km / 3 mi
Groote Schuur Hospital 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Vincent Pallotti Hospital 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
District 6 6.4 km / 4 mi
Royal Cape Golf Club 7.2 km / 4.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 8
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
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  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • BadmintonExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM LUXURYFAMILY ROOM • LUXURYFAM.LX

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    FAMILY ROOM LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: FAM.LX

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • SINGLE MOUNTAIN VIEWSINGLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWSGL.VN

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    SINGLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: SGL.VN

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.VN

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    DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.VN

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBL.LX

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  • Room MOUNTAIN VIEWRoom • MOUNTAIN VIEWROO.VN

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    Room MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.VN

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  • Double or Twin LUXURYDouble or Twin • LUXURYDBT.LX

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    Double or Twin LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBT.LX

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  • TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURYTWN.LX

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    TWIN LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: TWN.LX

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  • SUITE TWO BEDSSUITE • TWO BEDSSUI.2B

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    SUITE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: SUI.2B

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Double or Twin MOUNTAIN VIEWDouble or Twin • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBT.VN

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    Double or Twin MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    MOUNTAIN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.VN

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.LX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Riversong Boutique Guest House

9.6
Excellent
57 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Robert
Great arrival staff. Lovely room.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2025
Patience
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
Andrew
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Anne

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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
ALLAN DANIEL
Totally recommended.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Larry

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!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Maarten
Stayed with the family and the kids loved it. Very friendly staff, great location and very nice and clean room. Breakfast is a treat
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2021
jonathan
Terrific
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2018
Noel
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.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2018
Heidi
Very good.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2018
Thomas

Recommended

Very comfortable, very friendly. Good breakfast. Sensibly priced.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2018
Zelda

value for money

welcom and instruction for stay was very professional. Room spacious and immaculate. enjoyed my stay
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2018
Diogo

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.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2017
Mary
It's a great place to stay!
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2016
Ignatius

Good location for business

Good place to stay for business in the area.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Near enough to walk to UCT

3 nice days. One can hike up the saddle of Table mountain directly from the guesthouse
8/10
Excellent
27 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

comfortable place for weekend get away

It was great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2016
Ayanda
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
Exceptional
14 Mar 2016
Tara

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.
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2015
Melissa

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!
Partner

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Riversong Boutique Guest House
14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town., 14, Cape Town, South Africa

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