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Riverside Guest Lodge offers panoramic views of Grobbelaars River and Swartberg Mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms and wooden cottages. There is a main deck with a splash pool, a bar, and a barbecue. The rooms at Riverside are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, wooden floors and private bathroom. The wooden cottages have a separate dining room, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily and guests can enjoy ice cold drinks from the lodge’s well stocked honesty bar in the afternoon. WiFi is free in all areas and there is free on-site parking. Laundry or dry cleaning can be arranged and fax/photocopy facilities are available. Oudtshoorn’s centre is within walking distance. Oudtshoorn Golf Course is less than a 5-minute drive from Riverside Guest Lodge. Free private parking is possible at Riverside Guest Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Oudtshoorn

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leena
    Finland Finland
    Very well kept, stylisly and with concentration decorated guest house. Nive rooms. Good athmosphere.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about our stay here was fantastic. A lot of thought had gone in to proving everything you could possibly need and more. Albert and Elza are great hosts are were so helpful with booking restaurants (lots within short walking distance) to...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place with super deck overlooking the river. Deck had plunge pool, lounging facilities, and was a great place for breakfast. Hosts made sure you had everything you needed. Great couple of days.
  • Lena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, amazing value for money, great breakfast and good location within waking distance of several restaurants. Oh and car was washed!!!
  • Jonathon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lodge was perfect for our stopover with room for all 5 of our family to sleep and wash comfortably. Great location being able to walk to the local restaurants and felt safe too. The owners were really helpful and welcoming - just a shame we...
  • Joan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were very knowledgeable about the area and the accommodation was very comfortable and clean
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were overwhelmed with this property and the service. We were upgraded as they had had a cancellation to what was a beautiful room full of antiques and extremely well equipped. The breakfast was excellent and served on the veranda overlooking...
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about it was lovely. The hosts added so many personal touches from arrival to departure. Rooms clean and lovely. Someone even washed our car. Breakfast was lovely. The bnb is close to the main restaurants you can walk there for dinner.
  • Ruby
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. The hosts were great and helped us choose a suitable restaurant for the kids. The property is clean and beautiful. So much attention to detail and we loved that they washed our car. Nice touch!
  • Anri
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and informative hosts Comfortable woodcabin cottage with all amenities needed

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverside Guest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules
Riverside Guest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riverside Guest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Riverside Guest Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Riverside Guest Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Riverside Guest Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Swimming Pool
  • Riverside Guest Lodge is 650 yards from the centre of Oudtshoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Riverside Guest Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Riverside Guest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Riverside Guest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Riverside Guest Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow