By the river, Riverside Lodge offers a warm welcome with a poolside bar and daily manager's reception. Cycle through the scenic surroundings or unwind in style at the outdoor pool with lazy river, then rejuvenate at the spa or explore nearby attractions using bike rentals.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Spa
Pool
Free parking
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool and lazy river
Hot tub
Pool bar
Bar/lounge
Spa services
Area shuttle
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Computer station
Lobby fireplace
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $75
$75
includes taxes & fees
$64 per night
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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About this property
Riverside Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Oudtshoorn with a stay at Riverside Lodge. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in deep-tissue massages. Other highlights at this Colonial bed & breakfast include a lazy river, a poolside bar, and a hot tub.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Offsite
Area shuttle within 10.00 km*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Lazy river
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skydiving nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1915
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Lazy river
Hot tub
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 100.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Riverside Lodge Oudtshoorn
Riverside Lodge Oudtshoorn
Riverside Oudtshoorn
Riverside Lodge Bed & breakfast
Riverside Lodge Bed & breakfast Oudtshoorn
Frequently asked questions
Does Riverside Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riverside Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Riverside Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Riverside Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riverside Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Riverside Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Riverside Lodge also has a lazy river and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Riverside Lodge like?
Riverside Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge and 8 minutes' walk from Arbeidsgenot.
Riverside Lodge Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2022
Charming property with a beautiful deck to relax on. Hosts were helpful and friendly.
Sarah
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Everything about Riverside Lodge was excellent. Elsa and Albert gave us good information about the area and we thoroughly enjoyed our three days. Thank you!
Margot
Margot, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2023
Great guest house. Hosts were amazing and gave great recommendations of things to do in the area and restaurants. Lots of information provided before we arrived which was also super helpful. Rooms were really comfy and uniquely decorated.
Loved the honesty bar and terrace to sit out before dinner.
Breakfast was also delicious
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2023
Berna
Berna, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2023
Andre
Andre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2021
Awesome!
An absolute pleasure to be pampered guests at the Riverside Lodge and we will definitely return to this awesome place!
Abraham
Abraham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2020
Beautiful
Beautiful historic property. Loved the honesty bar and the pool area.
Breakfast is amazing.
Vikki
Vikki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2020
The perfect guesthouse!
Riverside lodge in Oudtshoorn is an amazing guest house. Every last detail in the room and lodge is thoughtfully planned to the enjoyment of guests. Big and spacious rooms, Beautifully decorated, spotlessly cleaned. Breakfast was a delight. Plenty and tasty.
Its definitely the best guesthouse we've ever been in. Thank you Elza and Albert for being perfect hosts.
Tsemach
Tsemach, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2020
Excellent location by the river and short walk to restaurants. The owners were very friendly and helpful and had thought of everything- even a very well stocked honesty bar. Lovely terrace to have breakfast and small plunge pool with recliners etc to relax by. Room was also lovely and had everything needed
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2020
Wunderschönes Guesthouse, unheimlich nette Gastgeber, super Frühstück! Wir würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen 👍
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2020
We stayed in a self- catering lodge which was equipped with all that you would need to cook for yourself. We ate out at Anny’s Bistro, which was recommended by our host, Albert.
The lodge was large and came with an open fireplace as well as a lovely deck with comfortable seating.
A real find and great value.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2020
great location ,efficient operation and owner very friendly and helpful with advice ,al in all excellent ,would have liked to stay longer
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2020
Susanne
Susanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2020
Kleines charmantes altes Haus mit herrlicher Terrasse und kleinem Pool. Liebevoll bewirtschaftet, herzliche Gastgeber welche sich sehr um Ihre Gäste bemühen. Grandioses Frühstück und eine sehr gut ausgestattete Bar (Selbstbedienung zu sehr fairen Preisen)
Wir sind der Meinung, das Zimmer und Service es mit internationalen Grandhotels aufnehmen kann.
Jedoch hier mit der Liebe eines Privathoteliers.
Wir kommen wieder...
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2019
Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Sehr schöne Unterkunft, nette Gastgeber, gutes Frühstück
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2019
A heritage property that has been lovingly decorated to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail.
There is a beautiful deck attatched to the property which provides shady outdoor seating and lounging space along with a small pool for cooling off.
Breakfast was great and we particularly enjoyed all the little extras provided during our stay such as a fully stocked honesty bar, sherry in the room, fresh water and chocholates at bed time and a free car washing service!!
If you are looking for a luxury guest house experience in Oudtstroon then this is your place!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2019
Gutes Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal, Massagemöglichkeit am Zimmer, Restaurant „Nostalgie“ zu empfehlen (zu Fuß 5 Minuten entfernt), sichere Gegend
Veronika
Veronika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2019
Very homely, welcoming lodge. Albert and Eliza were wonderful hosts. Thet were very helpful and charming. It was a pleasure to stay with them. There was great attention to detail and everything was done to ensure we had a wonderful time there. We only wished it could have been longer
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2019
Good location
Good and quite place ,Thank you Albert and Elza.
YUEN YEE NANCY
YUEN YEE NANCY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2019
Lodge pour 4 personnes très confortable et beaucoup de commodités : foyer, balcon, vue sur la rivière, robes de chambre...
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2019
Geweldig vriendelijke gastheer en gastvrouw.
Super verzorgt
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2019
INCREDIBLE STAY
Excelente alojamiento. A destacará la amabilidad de los propietarios y el estado del local: limpio, súper cómodo y con todo lujo de detalles. El desayuno es excepcional.
Alberto
Alberto, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2019
Toller Service, besser geht es nicht
Wir haben zwei Nächte in einem der großen Ferienhäuser zu Dritt verbracht und waren total begeistert. Die Ferienhäuser sind wirklich so schön wie auf den Bildern (supertoll ist auch die große eigene Terrasse an den Ferienhäusern) und der Service , welchen Elza und Albert (die Besitzer) bieten ist schwer zu toppen. Sie sind immer vor Ort und stehen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, jeden Tag gibt es einen Welcome-Evening mit Snacks und Weinen für die Neuankömmlinge. Das Frühstück ist toll und wirklich lecker. Das B&B liegt sehr zentral in Oudtshoorn und es sind einige Restaurants gut zu Fuß erreichbar. Die größte Überraschung erlebten wir am ersten Morgen, da ALLE Autos früh morgens als kostenloser Service jeden Tag gewaschen werden - mehr Service geht nicht. Wir können die Riverside Lodge wirklich nur wärmstens empfehlen und haben uns rundherum wohlgefühlt.
Sabine
Sabine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2019
We had a great stay at this hotel. The Owners were excellent and we would definitely recommend the hotel