Riversong Guest House
14 Esme Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700, South Africa
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14 Esme Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700, South Africa
Conveniently located in the Southern Suburbs, Riversong offers an outdoor swimming pool, remedial massages and a full-English breakfast. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available. The charming rooms at Riversong Guest House are large and luxurious. They have satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities and private bathrooms. Riversong sits on the banks of the Liesbeek River. Guests can marvel at panoramic views of Table Mountain from the roof garden or enjoy sundowners next to the pool. The guest lounge has comfortable couches, ideal for reading and listening to music while sipping local South African wines. The Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, Cavendish Center and many restaurants and pubs around Newlands Village are just a short walk away. Cape Town is just 20 minutes away by car.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Free Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Packed lunches
  • Cycling
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Diving
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Water park
  • On-site parking
  • outdoor pool
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage services
  • Picnic Area
  • Snorkeling
  • Sun Deck
  • Wind Surfing
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Convenience Store
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Plunge pool
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Bike tours
  • Cooking class
  • Archery
  • Aerobics
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Grocery delivery
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • Car rental available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Tennis court & equipment
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
  • Takeout dining services available
  • Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in November, 2023
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Breakfast's were amazing. The staff was great and the location was great, easy access to all major highway and roads, Absolutely love Newlands.
The beds were very uncomfortable. Very hard mattress and the room was very hot. Needs a decent aircon installed ,. Did not like that the bathroom didn't have walkin shower and no windows.
stayed in November, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Locality to everything is perfect. 15min to cticc, 25 min to airport and lots of great coffeeshops, pubs, shops within safe walking distance.
Two Egyptian geese having an early morning argument !
stayed in October, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was an excellent stay, from breakfast to comfort of the rooms. All the needs were met. Even a steam iron was placed in the room! Beds and bathrooms were really clean. Everybody was friendly. Location was really easy for foreigners. Great food, great coffee! Thank you for everything.
No bad comments.
stayed in October, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Had a fantastic stay at the guest house, location was perfect, the rooms were big and extremely comfortable, breakfast was amazing and the staff were friendly and eager to help. I will definitely be staying there again!
stayed in August, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff were absolutely wonderful, helpful and friendly. The locations is great. Rooms spacious and everything you need in the room. Breakfast so good and well done to the staff Fresh fruit and full English breakfast. Muffins were absolutely delicious and good coffee - worth a visit.
Bathroom door would not close - but nothing serious.
stayed in June, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The garage set up could be improved by removing the shelving at back so that big cars would not have to have special spots. We came back one day and another person was occupying our bay and we spent 20 minutes getting a key for one that was not occupied - this was very annoying
stayed in June, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was perfect. Lovely area. The house is beautiful. The staff very welcoming and efficient. Breakfast was promptly served and very nice. We requested a room with a separate room for our teenage son which was accommodated. Walking distance from bars and restaurants and a short drive to lots of places worth visiting. The owner, Inri, was very friendly, very informative and we enjoyed our chats with her. Netflix in the bedroom. Parking was provided. The upstairs lounge was gorgeous and a real pleasure in which to relax.
Not much. The room wasn't as nicely finished as the other rooms but as it was the only one that came with two rooms we were OK with that. Garage was a little tight for an SUV. Really though these did not affect the pleasure of our stay whatsoever.
stayed in May, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff were very friendly and helpfull. Theres a beautiful garden with a pool to relax in . Breakfasts were very good. Ill be back
stayed in April, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast was delicious. Their attention to detail was outstanding
Nil
stayed in April, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff was lovely and helpful. The room was large (and I stayed in what they referred to as the small room). Facilities clean. Views spectacular
Everything was wonderful
stayed in April, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Inri and the staff were amazing - the breakfasts were delicious and the property was lovely.
stayed in April, 2023
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A serene guest house, 15 minutes from the city centre. 10 minutes walk from the upmarket, Cavendish Square shopping mall. An amazing breakfast each day with a choice of hot options . A large room with a powerful large shower.Very friendly and helpful staff.
Everything was great.
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was our first stay to this beautiful Lodge and already planned our next stay with Inri the Owner. Inri definitely has amazing interior decorating skills and it is evident in every room you enter. The whole Lodge is beautifully decorated and ultra comfortable but besides this the staff were amazing and friendly and we're so helpful, warm and kind so much so that they have become our friends now. The breakfasts were very tasty and very filling and were impressed that they supply a water fountain and bottles to take to your rooms so never need to bring in your own water in. The rooms were so clean on entering it felt like no-one stayed there before us!
Hand on heart there was nothing we did not like about this Lodge perhaps the only thing we all didn't like was leaving it.
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Friendly staff , comfortable room.
I did not like the choice of bathroom products , the bathroom floor needs to be re done .
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff were wonderful Aaron very welcoming Location perfect Room very comfortable
Bathroom tired Shower drain needs a replacement cover too
stayed in March, 2023
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Phone
  • Pool view
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
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The River Room
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Free breakfast
$173.47USD
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  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Blackout curtains
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Extra long bed
  • Fan
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Kitchenware
  • Lake/river view
  • Microwave
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Streaming media
  • Towels
  • TV
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Riversong Guest House

14 Esme Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700, South Africa