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River Manor Boutique Hotel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene elegance near vibrant Dorp Street

Charming and serene, this boutique hotel offers beautiful communal spaces and a lovely atmosphere just minutes from Stellenbosch's vibrant Dorp Street. Relax by the two inviting pools or savor a delicious breakfast with many options, ensuring a memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 715
AED 823 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Studio Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio (Loft) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio (Loft)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dorp Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stellenbosch University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Stellenbosch Village Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coetzenburg Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fick House - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stellenbosch Wine Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pottery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meraki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Bistro & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Butcher - ‬8 min walk

About this property

River Manor Boutique Hotel

Luxury guesthouse 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 massage or a manicure/pedicure. 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:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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 organization.

Property is also known as

River Manor Boutique
River Manor Boutique Hotel
River Manor Boutique Hotel Stellenbosch
River Manor Boutique Stellenbosch
River Manor Hotel
River Manor Boutique Hotel And Spa
River Manor Boutique Hotel Spa
River Manor Boutique Hotel And Spa
River Manor Stellenbosch
River Manor Boutique Hotel Guesthouse
River Manor Boutique Hotel Stellenbosch
River Manor Boutique Hotel Guesthouse Stellenbosch

Frequently asked questions

Does River Manor Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is River Manor Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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).

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River Manor Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great property with friendly staff. Close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great professional staff Walkability Safe Great location Food is excellent
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dido

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely rooms and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Excellent

Rennie

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.

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional, the breakfast excellent, the property well maintained and stylish. 5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is amazing, a great location and a beautiful hotel. We will defently come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 Okay

Valerie

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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this boutique hotel! The staff was amazing and accommodating! The room was large and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CORINNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Service

Sehr hübsches Boutique Hotel, allerdings sind die Zimmer teils etwas in die Jahre gekommen! Top Service, mega feines Frühstück.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell

Fint hotell led mysig innegård väldigt smakfullt inrett. Bra avstånd till stellenboch centrum och restauranger.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TOP Servicemitarbeiter, super freundlich, immer ein Lächeln, Danke
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt fantastisk! Beste hotell opplevelsen. Super koselig og alle som jobber der er helt nydelige mennesker og så bra service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020