Riversong Guest House, Newlands

Guest House (8 Units)

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Guest House Description

Type: Guest House

Sleeps: 18

Check-in: 14:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Conveniently situated in the Southern Suburbs, Riversong is an ideal base for the discerning business person or holiday maker who is looking for more than a hotel room. Large elegantly furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms. All Rooms have semi self-catering facilities (microwave and toaster) and are suitable for long stay guests. Plunge pool with garden that backs onto the Liesbeek River. AA Great Food Award 2008. AA Great Team Award 2009. Finalist in AA 2014 Best Guest house Award. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2013/14.

The elegantly stylish, spacious en suite bedrooms have comfortable beds and pillows, DSTV decoders, well stocked fridges and snack baskets, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave ovens, safe for valuables, desks/dressing tables, heaters, electric blankets and fans, fluffy white towels and bathrobes, percale linen, hairdryers, clock-radios, hot water bottles, Charlotte Rhys toiletries, pool towels and chocolates. Free Wireless internet and every extra you would expect from a four-star award winning establishment. Full Breakfast service. Mr Delivery and Butlers Pizza menus in rooms. Walking distance to many restaurants and fast food outlets. Dinner on request.

Great venue for:
 
1. Business - long or short stays (Microwave ovens, laundry service, DSTV and Free Wi-Fi. 5 garage parking bays and 4 off street parking bays.
2. Local and Overseas visitors - we can organize all your tours. 15 to 20 minutes to all major tourist attractions.
3. Rugby and cricket fans - walking distance to stadium.
4. Two Oceans Runners - roll out of bed and you are at the start of the race corner of Dean and Main Roads.
5. Water polo trips held at SACS Schools.
6. Swimming championships at Newlands pool
7. Conferences held at Vineyard Hotel or in area
8. Overseas family visiting family in the area
9. Family weddings and occasions in area
10. Longs staying guests attending courses or working in the area for short periods.
11. Guests attending the many local hospitals
12. Mothers visiting/booking children into UCT and colleges.

Riversong is short walk from Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, Cavendish Square Mall, Claremont CBD, Vineyard Hotel and Conference centre, S.A. Sports Science Institute, SA Breweries, Dean Street (start of The Two Ocean Marathon), Virgin Active Gym and many restaurants and pubs around Newlands Village. 10 minutes from University of Cape Town, Belmont Square, Kirstenbosch gardens, Kelvin Grove club, Great Westerford, Baxter theatre, leading hospitals and schools. 20-minute drive from the Airport, City Centre, Cape Town International Convention Centre, V & A Waterfront, FIFA Soccer Stadium, golf courses, wine farms and golden beaches. Riversong is a popular choice for local and overseas guests, some of them celebratory Sporting and TV personalities.

Guest House Features

  • Adult (18+)
  • Entertainment District
  • Infant (0 - 1 year)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry Service
  • Mountain Views
  • Pool
  • Secure Parking
  • Shared Garden
  • WIFI

Rates/Availability

  • Green Leopard Room

    Sleeps: 4

    Consider a vacation in the Leopard Room of the Riversong Guest House, in the picturesque area of Newlands. The largest of the rooms on offer in this lodging, the Leopard Room sleeps 4 and is situated on the ground floor, with two beds, a luxurious couch, television, semi self-catering facilities and an en-suite bathroom, and leads outside to a private and furnished patio with a pool.

    The Leopard Room is elegantly decorated with dark mahogany rattan furniture. Featuring two double beds facing a flat-screen television, the spacious room includes a 3-seater couch and a microwave oven, which turns this accommodation into the semi self-catering type. The en-suite bathroom includes a bath and a shower.

    The patio outside is furnished with sun loungers by the pool and a pristine glass dining table with seating for 6. A flourishing garden surrounds this area, providing a delightful area to relax in, in the company of friends or family, with a view of the nearby Table Mountain.

    Please note that no smoking is allowed inside the room but is allowed outside on the pool patio.
    The Riversong Guest House in Newlands offers a wealth of facilities ensuring guests have every need and concern taken care of. They are as follows:

    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Tours (private or group)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - Laundry service

    The area of Newlands is beautiful and of high-class, with its luxurious properties and flourishing plant life, especially in the Newlands Forest. Not only is the area noted for this lush natural attraction (which forms part of the Table Mountain National Park), but it is best known for the Newlands Cricket Ground and the Newlands Stadium, both of which are venues for high profile matches.

    Guests staying at Riversong Guest House are conveniently near to areas such as Claremont, with its wide selection of attractions, and are within an easy driving distance from some of the Cape's famous attractions, including the area of Constantia and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. In less than 20 minutes, guests can reach the Cape Town City Centre as well as the well-known beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.
    Book the Leopard Room in Riversong Guest House for your next vacation, in the gorgeous suburb of Newlands.
     

    from   R2 100 per night
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    Sleeps: 4   Bedrooms: 2   Baths : 1   Views : Pool, Garden

  • Ethnic Room

    Sleeps: 4

    Check out the cosy Ethnic Room of the Riversong Guest House, in the beautiful suburb of Newlands, for your next vacation accommodation in the Cape. The Ethnic Room is situated on the ground floor, with 1 bed, television, semi self-catering features, en-suite bathroom and separate lounge/study that has private access to a lavender garden.

    The Ethnic Room classily features dark mahogany and rattan furniture. The bed is king-size and can be converted to twin beds if necessary. The separate lounge/study provides a convenient area in which to relax or work, and can be converted into a second bedroom by adding extra beds, making the Ethnic Room capable of accommodating 4 guests. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. The lavender garden outside is furnished with a table and chairs, providing a picturesque setting in which to enjoy the company of friends or family. Back in the room, a microwave oven facilitates longer stays.

    Note that there is a no smoking policy in the Ethnic Room but smokers are allowed to use the lavender garden.


    Guests at Riversong Guest House can make use of and indulge in various services that the establishment offers. They include:

    - Laundry service
    - Tours (private or group)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)

    Newlands is known as an affluent area and for the lush Newlands Forest (which forms part of the Table Mountain National Park). The area is especially known for the Newlands Cricket Ground and the Newlands Stadium, both of which serve as venues for high profile matches.

    Guests staying at Riversong Guest House can enjoy the wide array of restaurants and pubs around the Newlands Village as well as the wealth of attractions in the Cavendish Square mall. Guests need just 10 minutes to drive to the Baxter Theatre and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Newlands is about a 20-minute drive from the Cape Town International Airport, the City Centre in Cape Town, the famous beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, as well as the Cape's number one destination, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

    Book the Ethnic Room in Riversong Guest House for your holiday, in the gorgeous suburb of Newlands.
     

    from   R2 000 per night
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    Sleeps: 4   Bedrooms: 2   Baths : 1   Views : Garden

  • Floral Room

    Sleeps: 2

    Experience a vacation in the lovely suburb of Newlands, in the bright Floral Room of Riversong Guest House. With charming decor, this comfortable room accommodates 2, has a large en-suite bathroom and semi self-catering facilities, making it the right type of accommodation for a single or couple looking for a convenient holiday stay.

    Situated on the first floor, the Floral Room features a king-size bed that may be converted into twin beds. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower, bath and bidet. Longer stays are possible since the room offers semi self-catering options with a microwave oven. From the Floral Room, guests can enjoy wonderful views of the pool, river and mountain. Sliding doors lead from this room to the lounge patio.
    Smoking is not allowed in this room, but smokers are free to use the lounge patio, making the Floral Room suitable for smokers.

    Riversong Guest House is 4-star accommodation in the beautiful area of Newlands, in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape. This magnificent guesthouse is nestled on the banks of the Liesbeek River with splendid views of Table Mountain. The area of Newlands features a wealth of attractions and amenities making it tailor-made for both holiday seekers and corporate travellers.

    Riversong Guest House provides a host of facilities, including:

    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings

    - Tours (private or group)
    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)
    - Laundry service

    Riversong Guest House puts tenants within an easy walking distance from many attractions, including the Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, multiple restaurants and pubs located around the Newlands Village, and Cavendish Square mall. Just 10 minutes of driving is all it will take for guests to access the Baxter Theatre and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Within a 20-minute drive, guests can access the City Centre of Cape Town, the Cape Town International Airport, the famous beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, as well as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

    Book the Floral Room in Riversong Guest House for your next holiday, in the gorgeous area of Newlands.
     

    from   R2 000 per night
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    Sleeps: 2   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Mountain, Pool, River

  • Moutain View Room

    Sleeps: 2

    Find out what a relaxing vacation you can have in the elegant area of Newlands, in the comfortable Mountain View Room of the Riversong Guest House. This room is on the first floor of the guesthouse, with 1 bed, television, semi self-catering features, renovated en-suite bathroom and sliding doors that lead to a lounge patio, and stunning mountain views from the bed and couch.

    The Mountain View Room stylishly features dark mahogany furniture and original Zimbabwean paintings. The king-size bed can be converted to twin beds should it be necessary. The room has a door that leads to the Colonial Room, making the two rooms suitable for families. The newly renovated bathroom has a bath and overhead shower. The Mountain View Room also has a microwave oven allowing guests to stay for longer periods. No smoking is allowed in this room, but smokers can make use of the lounge patio.

    There are various services on offer at Riversong Guest House. They comprise: 


    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)
    - Laundry service
    - Tours (private or group)

    Newlands is an area of the Western Cape that is known for its appealing properties and easy access to the gorgeous Newlands Forest (owned and maintained by the Table Mountain National Parks Board). The area is furthermore home to the Newlands Rugby Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground, both being venues for high profile matches.

    Visitors at Riversong Guest House can explore the large collection of pubs and restaurants around the Newlands Village and the superb array of attractions in the Cavendish Square mall. Guests require a mere 10 minutes to drive to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Baxter Theatre. Approximately 20 minutes is all it will take to drive to the Cape Town International Airport, City Centre in Cape Town, the alluring Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the well-known beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.
    Make a booking at Riversong Guest House, in the comfortable Mountain View Room, for your next holiday, in the beautiful area of Newlands.

    from   R2 100 per night
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    Sleeps: 2   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Mountian

  • The Blue Room

    Sleeps: 2

    Spend a holiday in the gorgeous area of Newlands, in the luxuriously decadent Blue Room, found in Riversong Guest House. With a romantic ambience, this comfortable room sleeps 2, features a large en-suite bathroom and lounge nearby, offers semi self-catering facilities and is definitely the right type of accommodation for a couple looking for a relaxing vacation.

    Located on the first floor, the air-conditioned Blue Room features tasteful decor and includes a king-size extra length bed that may be converted into twin beds if necessary. The room has French-inspired furniture that heightens the already intimate atmosphere of the accommodation. Further adding to the feel of this room is the en-suite bathroom that includes a shower, oval bath and a chaise lounge. For a semi self-catering option, the room has a microwave oven and toaster, facilitating longer stays at the Riversong Guest House.

    Smoking is not allowed in this room but smokers are free to use the lounge patio during their stay.
    Riversong Guest House is a 4-star lodging located in the picturesque area of Newlands, in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape. This luxurious guesthouse sits on the banks of the Liesbeek River and offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain. The area of Newlands is ideal for both holiday and business travellers.

    Riversong Guest House offers a host of facilities. They are:

    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Tours (private or group)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)
    - Laundry service

    Riversong Guest House is within walking distance of numerous attractions, including the Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, Cavendish Square mall and multiple restaurants and pubs located around the Newlands Village. Just 10 minutes separates guests from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Baxter Theatre. A 20-minute drive will get you to the City Centre of Cape Town, the Cape Town International Airport, the famous beaches of the Cape and the V&A Waterfront.
    Reserve the Blue Room in Riversong Guest House for your next holiday, in the lovely area of Newlands.
     

    from   R2 100 per night
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    Sleeps: 2   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Mountian

  • Garden Room

    Sleeps: 3

    Discover the beauty, convenience and pleasure of a stay in Newlands, in the newly renovated Garden Room of Riversong Guest House. With stylish and comfortable furnishings, this room caters for 2, has an en-suite bathroom as well as semi self-catering facilities, making it just right for both short and long stays.

    The Garden room is found on the ground floor. It includes a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 twin beds. The en-suite bathroom includes a bath and shower. Longer stays are made possible with semi self-catering options in the form of a microwave oven and toaster. An additional highlight is the bar area with 6 bar chairs as well as a large couch that seats 3. There are sliding doors on both sides of the room, leading to a private garden with a table and chairs or a pool area with a sun lounger.

    The Garden room comes with a no smoking policy, but smokers are welcome to smoke in either of the outdoor areas that the room accesses. Riversong Guest House, a 4-star lodging, is in the gorgeous area of Newlands, in the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape. This architecturally stunning guesthouse rests on the banks of the Liesbeek River with impressive views of the nearby Table Mountain.

    Riversong Guest House offers a wide selection of amenities, including:

    - Tours (private or group)
    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Laundry service
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)

    The area of Newlands is populated by a wealth of attractions and services making it perfect for both corporate travellers and vacation seekers. Riversong Guest House puts guests within an easy walking distance from multiple attractions, such as Cavendish Square mall, the Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, as well as the several restaurants and pubs located around the Newlands Village. Guests need to drive just 10 minutes to access the Baxter Theatre and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

    The area also about a 20 minute drive from the Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town's City Centre, the appealing beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, as well as the much sought-after Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
    Reserve the Garden Room in Riversong Guest House for your next vacation, in the picturesque area of Newlands.

    from   R2 100 per night
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    Sleeps: 3   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Garden, Mountain

  • River Room

    Sleeps: 2

    Experience a relaxing holiday in the newly renovated River Room of the Riversong Guest House, a lodging located in the gorgeous Newlands. This room is on the ground floor, with an open-plan design including an en-suite bathroom. This accommodation is the smallest rooms on offer by the Riversong Guest House and consists of 1 bed, television, fan and accesses a pool patio and garden patio, which are accessible from two sides of the room.

    The River Room's open-plan design is its defining feature. It includes a king-size extra length bed and a new open-plan en-suite bathroom that includes a bath with overhead shower. This bathroom is separated from the bed by a dividing wall. This guesthouse accommodation is clearly tailored for single occupants or couples.

    The room additionally contains a microwave oven that facilitates longer stays. Two sliding doors on either side of the room lead outside to a pool patio or garden patio furnished with a table and chairs, offering a lovely scene in which to indulge in the company of family or friends.Please, understand that there is a no smoking policy in the River Room, but smokers are allowed to make use of the pool and garden patios.

    Riversong Guest House offers guests various services to make use of and enjoy. They are:

    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Tours (private or group)
    - Laundry service
    - Off-street parking (offered on a first request basis)
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)


    Newlands is as an affluent area with attractive properties and immediate access to the flourishing Newlands Forest (a part of the Table Mountain National Park). The area is popular for the Newlands Cricket Ground and the Newlands Stadium, both having been venues for high profile matches and events.

    Guests residing at the Riversong Guest House can easily access a pleasurable selection of pubs and restaurants around the Newlands Village, as well as an equally considerable selection of attractions in the Cavendish Square mall in Claremont. Guests will require only 10 minutes of driving to reach the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Baxter Theatre. Newlands is approximately 20 minutes of driving from Cape Town's International Airport, City Centre, the appealing beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, and the number one destination for visitors to the Cape, the V&A Waterfront.


    Book the River Room in Riversong Guest House for your next vacation, in the picturesque area of Newlands.

    from   R1 800 per night
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    Sleeps: 2   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Garden. Pool

  • Colonial Room

    Sleeps: 2

    Make a holiday stay in the elegant area of Newlands, in the newly renovated Colonial Room of Riversong Guest House. Located on the first floor of the guesthouse, this room includes 1 bed, television, new en-suite bathroom and semi self-catering features.
    The Colonial Room features a double bed facing a wall-mounted, flat-screen television while the room additionally boasts an iPod docking station. The en-suite bathroom is new and consists of a large shower.

    There is also a microwave oven, offering self-catering options should guests plan to stay for a longer period. One of the main features of the Colonial Room is that it accesses the Mountain View Room, making the two rooms suitable for families with children, offering privacy while ensuring parents are conveniently close by. Smoking is not allowed in the Colonial Room, but smokers have permission to use the nearby lounge patio. 

    There is a range of amenities offered at Riversong Guest House. They are:

    - Laundry service
    - On-street parking (monitored by the ADT security company 24 hours a day)
    - Restaurant, concert, show, sporting event and movie bookings
    - Business centre (guest computer, wireless internet, fax, scanner and copier)
    - Tours (private or group)

    Newlands is an area of the Western Cape that is known among locals for its attractive properties and convenient access to the picturesque Newlands Forest (owned and maintained by the Table Mountain National Parks Board). The suburb is additionally where visitors can find the Newlands Rugby Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground, both venues for high profile matches.

    Those residing at Riversong Guest House will have so much to do with a large selection of pubs and restaurants located around the Newlands Village as well as the excellent assortment of attractions in the Cavendish Square mall in Claremont. 10 minutes is all that is needed to drive to the Baxter Theatre and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Approximately 20 minutes is all it will take to drive to the Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town City Centre, the inviting Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and the gorgeous beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.

    Book a stay at Riversong Guest House, in the luxurious Colonial Room, for your next vacation in the beautiful area of Newlands.

    from   R1 800 per night
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    Sleeps: 2   Bedrooms: 1   Baths : 1   Views : Garden

Important Information

  • Rates Quoted per Night per Accommodation
  • Rates negotiable according to length of stay, monthly rates are available.
  • Rates advertised may differ from time to time so please check with your consultant for the latest rates.
  • Keep in mind the establishments minimum stay requirements are linked to seasons, and may differ during the course of the year.

Cancellation Policy

Deposit = 100% deposit for 7 days or less. For more than 8 days a 50% deposit is required with 100% payment due one month before arrival.

If cancelled for whatever reason you will be liable for full payment whether we have a deposit from you or not. Verbal and email bookings are binding as a confirmation of the booking. Companies/Travel agencies operating on a Bill back basis will also be liable to pay cancellation fees if cancelled whether we have a voucher or not. Please make sure your clients are aware of our policy before accepting our accommodation at our establishment.

We require the deposit/full payment to be paid by EFT or you need to furnish us with full credit card details to confirm the booking. Credit Card No. with expiry date and CCV no.
Like all Hotels and Guest Houses we have a Strict Cancellation policy to protect us against cancellations. We only have a few rooms and cannot make up business lost.

We have a live calendar with Nightsbridge which connects too many websites around the world giving instant online availability. Once a room is booked it is no longer available to sell on these websites.

Cancellations more than 30 days prior to visit forfeit 50% of the total booking quote.
Cancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to the visit forfeit 75% of the total booking quote.
Cancellations between 14 and 1 days prior to the visit forfeit 100% of the total booking quote.
For non-arrival/no show/premature departure 100% of total booking quoted is payable.

We do not pay third parties for any other services on your behalf. If monies are deposited into our account incorrectly we do not refund until cleared with our bank.

Child Policy:

Children under 10 years old pay 50% of Adult rate when sharing with an Adult.
Children over 10 years pay full adult rate when sharing with an Adult or when staying in their own room.
Babies under 1 year stay free.
 

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