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River Manor Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools, near University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden

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Nestled near Stellenbosch University, River Manor Boutique Hotel offers an indulgent escape with a poolside bar and spa services like manicures and massages. Take a moment to unwind on the sun-kissed terraces or in the serene garden, where free WiFi is always available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Studio (Loft)

Studio (Loft)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Room

Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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6 The Avenue/Die Laan, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7602

What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Stellenbosch Village Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fick House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Bistro & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪De-Eetkamer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hygge Hygge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meraki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪De Warenmarkt - ‬5 min walk

About this property

River Manor Boutique Hotel

River Manor Boutique Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stellenbosch. Guests can indulge in massages or manicures and pedicures, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Swahili, Xhosa

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Edwardian architecture
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 650 per person (one way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at River Manor Boutique Hotel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 650 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at River Manor Boutique Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and mountain biking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around River Manor Boutique Hotel like?

River Manor Boutique Hotel is located by the river in Stellenbosch Central, a short 1-minute walk from Dorp Street and 5 minutes' walk from Stellenbosch University.

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River Manor Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Breakfast
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and excellent with many options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lovely rooms and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast!
Dido, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location

Overall the hotel was excellent with 2 lovely clean pools. Our studio room was clean but small with a very small bathroom which needed upgrading. Excellent breakfast and very helpful staff. Good location with many restaurants nearby.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were exceptional, the breakfast excellent, the property well maintained and stylish. 5/5
Louisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Highly recommended

We had an enjoyable stay. The hotel has a great location and the staff are very friendly. Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the complimentary nightcap.

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying at River Manor! Both comfortable and charming, this was the perfect place to enjoy Stellenbosch. The room was huge and had a gorgeous balcony, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Excellent value, I’ll stay here again on my next visit.

10/10 Exceptional

The service is amazing, a great location and a beautiful hotel. We will defently come back.
Verena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful property with great places to relax indoor and outdoor around beautiful grounds and pools. The staff is so welcoming and caring, there was genuine energy and positivity from everyone. One of the best stays in a hotel we've ever had, highly recommend.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel with an attentive staff which ensured your stay was memorable. Delicious breakfast, spacious rooms, great location as it is a few blocks walking to Dorp Street’s restaurants and shopping. Two pools with comfy loungers for chilling out post-vineyard visits. Across the street is easy access to hiking/biking trails.
Dennis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful setting

Wonderful stay at River Manor Boutique Hotel - the setting and service were fantastic. Location was fantastic - just a few mins walk into Stellenbosch. Communal spaces were beautiful and the breakfast was delicious, with a lot of options. Only suggestion would be to redecorate the bedrooms - the bathrooms feel a little tired.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our second time and we do like it a lot. The team are lovely and welcomed us back like old friends. Super convenient for strolling in to town. Lovely property, esp the garden and pools. Very peaceful. Only disappointment were AC not working properly, unit needs replacing. Had same issue last time. Mgmt need to invest in new ACs. And there’s no fridge in room which is a pain.

6/10 Good

Beautiful hotel and nice staff/service, however, for the price we paid, we were expecting more. When we were taken to the room for the first time, they showed us some battery powered lamps to use when the power goes out. This was our first time hearing this. Power went out EVERY NIGHT from 10:00pm-12:00am and then 6:00am-8:00am. In addition, there were a lot of flies all over the common areas but mostly over the food in the breakfast counters. I would recommend getting a backup generator and some type of fly catcher or control to make the hotel experience better.

4/10 Fair

Service was initially quite poor. Front desk thought we hadn't paid in advance, when we had, and they wouldn't allow my wife to check-in without paying again pending my arrival a few hours later. They also didnt have any sparling wine in the bar and I was tild the next delivery was in 2 days time. To be fair the did eventually go and buys some locally but after me suggesting it might be a good idea! I have stayed here quite a few time over the last 20 years and it is looking tired, poor maintenance of gradens and building. It all needs a little TLC!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Regina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

rafal, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely 5* hotel in a quiet street in busy Stellenbosch. Room was modern, well appointed, with comfortable King bed and high quality linens. Breakfast is included (you can eat outside around the pool) but the service was really slow and not as polished or efficient as one expects from such a lovely property. On the plus side, a quick walk to good coffee shops, restaurants and the best gelato (Moro).
Anne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rolf, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bryce W., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this boutique hotel! The staff was amazing and accommodating! The room was large and well appointed.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Trevligt hotell

Väldigt trevligt hotell ett stenkast ifrån turistgatan med restauranger, barer och butiker. Fräscha och trevliga rum. Det vi saknade var en minibar på rummet!
Joakim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff. Breakfast was awesome.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top Service

Sehr hübsches Boutique Hotel, allerdings sind die Zimmer teils etwas in die Jahre gekommen! Top Service, mega feines Frühstück.
CORINNE, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Manque de mobilier pour poser les valises et Dans la salle de bain pour poser les serviettes Manque de lumière dans coin bureau et écoulement des eaux Wc et lavabo difficile Le tout concerne la chambre 12 à améliorer Lit très confortable chambre très calme et très propre personnel super petit déjeuner très bons et copieux
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Katherine, 2-night trip