River Manor Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Stellenbosch guesthouse in Stellenbosch Central with 2 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
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Front of property
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Hiking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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Room options

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Studio (Loft)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

Studio Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Coetzenburg Stadium - 5 min walk
  • Stellenbosch University - 5 min walk
  • Fick House - 12 min walk
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 5 min drive
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De-Eetkamer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Warenmarkt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hygge Hygge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java Bistro & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Butcher - ‬8 min walk

About this property

River Manor Boutique Hotel

Luxury guest house near Stellenbosch University
Located close to University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden and The Stellenbosch Village Museum, River Manor Boutique Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and 2 outdoor pools
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Swahili, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1920
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does River Manor Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access starts at 7:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

As of 21 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Manor Boutique Hotel on 22 Sept 2024 start from AU$212.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is River Manor Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Manor Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does River Manor Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is River Manor Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Stellenbosch Central, this luxury guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden, Coetzenburg Stadium and The Stellenbosch Village Museum. Stellenbosch University and Lanzerac Wine Estate are also within 3 mi (5 km).

River Manor Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rennie, Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Muscat Oman

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building in the middle of Stellenbosch and all the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find j
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovery place service great but breakfast was poor needs work
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

PikkieB, Hermanus , RSA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position , Position, great . Loved the whole ambiance , staff , service level, tops. Can not wait to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location in Stellenbosch
This is a great hotel in a really convenient spot about 2 blocks from the main area of town. What you get for the price represents outstanding value in my opinion. Our room was superb, breakfast was great, the team were all lovely and helpful. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exquisite
Excellent all round accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so beautiful, decorated and furnished very tastefully, with a lovely 'colonial' ambiance. The staff were incredibly polite and friendly, even offering to iron clothes for us and bringing drinks to the room. The bedroom and bathroom were stunning, with huge proportions, which is so nice when you are staying somewhere for a week; you do not want a room to feel poky! The breakfasts were delicious and the provision of a bar in the evening was a lovely touch. Stellenbosch is beautiful and this hotel would certainly be our first choice if we were to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting. Great and helpful staff. Neat environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019