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9.5

975 reviews

Riverside Guest Lodge

Riverside Guest Lodge

84 Kerk Street, Oudtshoorn, 6620, South Africa

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+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Riverside Guest Lodge

Welcome to the Riverside Guest Lodge, a 4-star gem nestled in the charming town of Oudtshoorn, South Africa! Located just 0.9mi from the bustling city center, our lodge is the perfect retreat for travelers seeking a blend of comfort and adventure. With prices starting as low as $70, it’s an unbeatable value for those eager to explore the stunning landscapes of the region while enjoying top-notch amenities and services.

Dive into relaxation with our outdoor swimming pool or unwind in the soothing hot tub, all while soaking in breathtaking mountain and river views. Whether you're a golfing enthusiast or just want to bask in the sun on our lovely terrace with beach chairs and loungers, we’ve got something for everyone. Want to whip up a culinary delight? Our kitchen and kitchenette options make it easy! And don't forget to savor our delectable breakfast offerings to fuel your adventures, or grab a refreshing drink at our on-site bar before heading out.

Our guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service we provide—975 reviews and counting! From live music performances to horseback riding adventures, there’s no shortage of fun at Riverside Guest Lodge. Experience the thrill of exploring Oudtshoorn as you create unforgettable memories in a space designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Check in today and discover your new favorite getaway!

As you step into the Riverside Guest Lodge, you’ll find yourself enveloped in a warm and inviting ambiance that sets the stage for your dream getaway. Let the laughter of guests and the soothing sound of the river transport you to a state of pure bliss. Choose from a range of accommodations, whether it’s the cozy Loft Room with its breathtaking mountain views or a charming garden view cottage—a setting perfect for couples or families alike. With plenty of space for everyone, all rooms promise an exceptional stay that’s both comfortable and memorable.

Adventure awaits right at your doorstep! Feel the thrill as you explore Oudtshoorn’s incredible attractions—think horseback riding through majestic landscapes, or why not unleash your wild side with some local live music? When you’re ready to unwind, lounge by our stunning outdoor pool reserved for adults, or relax in the hot tub that offers unparalleled views of the surrounding nature. Grab your favorite drink from the bar and soak up the vibrant atmosphere as you share stories of your day’s adventures with fellow travelers.

At the Riverside Guest Lodge, dining is not just a meal, it’s an experience. Start your day right with a delightful breakfast spread, complete with local flavors and treats that will awaken your taste buds. Our kitchen facilities are also handy should you wish to whip up some culinary delights during your stay. With cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro all accepted, we make it easy for you to kick back and enjoy every moment without a worry in the world. So pack your bags and grab your sense of adventure—Riverside Guest Lodge is ready to welcome you with open arms!

Closest airports

George Airport

30.6mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Kitchenette

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Rooms

Superior Double Room - single occupancy in Riverside Guest Lodge

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Superior, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

485 sqft

Hot tub

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Indulge in luxury in our spacious Superior Double Room, featuring a Queen size bed, hot tub, and a private bathroom. Perfect for a relaxing stay for two adults.

Cottage with Garden View in Riverside Guest Lodge

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Cottage, Double/Twin, Garden View

1 Double Bed

1 Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bed

755 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

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Relax in a charming bungalow with a garden view, kitchen, and private entrance. The 753 sqft space features air conditioning and a patio to enjoy your mountain and river view.

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

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x3

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This air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi, a TV, and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom has a shower, bath robes and free toiletries.

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Superior

485 sqft

Spa tub

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This elegantly furnished room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen satellite TV, Nespresso coffee maker and a lounge area. The private bathroom includes a bath, step in shower, bath robes and free toiletries.

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Cottage, Garden View

755 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

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This self-catering, air-conditioned log cottage offers free Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, fireplace and a private deck overlooking the river and mountains. An optional breakfast is available at an additional cost.

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Deluxe

215 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

+

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This air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi, a TV, and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathroom has a shower, bath robes and free toiletries.

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Cottage, Balcony

Balcony

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Room With Mountain View

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Luxury

x4

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Comfort

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Guest reviews

9.5

975 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Eckhard

10

March 2024

Stay 02/28/24 - 03/01/24 With the Riverside Guest Lodge, Elza and Albert have created a great place to stay where you feel completely comfortable. Very nice, friendly hosts who have managed to create an oasis of well-being with a special taste for the interior, but also for the beautiful outdoor area with terrace, whirlpool and meadow up to the river bank. Even our rental car was washed free of charge by one of their employees. One of the most beautiful guesthouses on our trip of several weeks in SA. We have felt very comfortable here. We will definitely book with Elza and Albert again on a future stop in Oudtshoorn. Eckhard and Maria Germany

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Lisa

10

March 2024

The guest house exceeded our expectations. The owners were welcoming and very informative with a lovely personal touch. We couldn't believe the size of our room and bathroom. The decor everywhere was wonderfully done, with a homely vibe. The patio/decking area is lovely and set high above the garden below. It almost felt as if you were in the middle of nowhere when you were seated on it. The breakfast was wonderful and there was an honesty bar too.

That we only had 1 night there! We would have liked a fridge in the room just because we were travelling around and had bottles of water with us that we would have liked to have kept cold. But that really was the only thing.

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Werner

10

March 2024

This property is superb in all regards. The hosts, Elza and Albert, are gracious, welcoming, and ever so helpful. We just returned from almost 3 weeks in South Africa, staying in a number of guest houses. Riverside was our most enjoyable stay. We regretted not having booked a longer stay at this wonderful establishment. The attention to detail in all matters of the accommodation are quite remarkable, really. This is a must stay when in the Outdshoorn/George area. The breakfast room and fare were very upscale without feeling stuffy. Food was delicious!

There was honestly nothing we disliked.

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Anne

10

January 2024

An overnight stop, quickly checked in after arriving at 4pm onto the beautiful sunny deck, soon with a cold beer in hand (honestly bar) and sank into the plunge pool within moments of arriving. Deck (overlooking gardens and river) sunshine finished with sunset and we had good meal nearby. Excellent breakfast next day, again on sunny deck, visited the Outshoorne Museum and on our way to CT. Lots of reasons to spend longer here but we had to move on. Engaging hosts have all local info, fantastic directions about how to arrive, very professional. Rooms are very comfortable. We even had our car cleaned in their little (secure) car parking space. Nice touches with water provided and sweets in room.

Nothing it was great. Amazing value. Hosts work hard.

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Gisela

10

December 2023

Our hosts Elza and Albert were very friendly and accommodating. The Riverside Guest Lodge is a perfect place with nice panoramic views – especially from the little cottages towards the old suspension bridge. Our lovely cottage with a spacy balcony and a cosy fireplace was neat and very well equipped. The Riverside Guest Lodge is situated in a great safe neighbourhood with close proximity to many sightseeings, shops, restaurants and nature attractions (by car). Each morning we were pampered with tasty breakfasts. The numerous recommendations and MUST SEES - to visit a nearby Ostrich farm, the famous Cango Caves, Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, Weltevrede Fig & Guest Farm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Meiringspoort Waterfall and also joining a meerkat adventure - were so special and exciting. What a great unexpected service to get our car washed by a Riverside Guest Lodge staff member in the early morning - especially after our dusty Swartberg Pass trip - thanks! We loved our stay and definitely would like to return asap. Thank you very much Elza and Albert & Riverside Guest Lodge team for your kind attention, helpful advice, especially making our wedding anniversary so memorable and outstanding! “Hänsel and Gretel” - from Germany

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Jeffrey

10

November 2023

I’m not even sure where to begin. Communication was always excellent. The customer service they provide is unparalleled to none. You are welcomed before you ever hit their property. Check in was a breeze and we were provided with a map, brochures and excellent advice. Our room was beautiful and so comfortable. The bed comfy with multiple pillow choices, a well appointed wet room with lotions and shampoos. No worries about load sharing because they have their own solar system with batteries. The breakfast is filling and exceptionally made with many choices. The bar is fully stocked and the deck is a beautiful place to sit and watch the stars come out at night. They even made reservations for us on a busy Sat pm since we failed to do so. Everything is carefully thought out and it certainly made our stay feel like home away from home. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your beautiful place.

Nothing. Perfectly located and perfectly appointed.

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Bryan

10

December 2023

We had a truly amazing stay at the Riverside Guest Lodge during our two-week vacation in South Africa! Albert and Elza are innkeepers that take great pride in the property and in what they do. This shows through 1000% in the experience guests receive when they book a stay. Prior to check-in, you receive information such as directions to the property, road conditions, and any diversion / closure warnings that are a huge help to the international traveller. The property itself is beautiful and well-placed, settled close to the main thoroughfare and up against a quaint little river. I really enjoyed lounging on the deck by the small pool and grabbing a couple of drinks from the well-stocked bar. The dining room was also very charming, even though we did not have time to enjoy breakfast. The guest room itself was also supremely comfortable and clean - a perfect resting place after a long day's drive and adventuring. Little touches like the bottle of water and chocolates, the honesty-system at the bar, and even the welcome 'tour' we got from Albert really made this place feel so welcoming and homely. Finally, the fact that they have solar panels setup means you barely, if ever, feel the effects of loadshedding -- a very very welcome benefit! Check-out was smooth and went off without a hitch. I was also pleasantly surprised that there was staff on hand that would give the cars a wash-down which we sorely needed after a few days of driving on gravel roads. I certainly would recommend this place to anyone visiting or passing through Oudtshoorn.

None that I can think of.

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Jeffrey

10

November 2023

Everything. The hosts go above and beyond to welcome you and to provide an extra special stay. Your needs are catered for. Lots of extra touches, a tot of sherry each, pre warmed beds if needed, water for the room put ready before bedtime plus chocolates. Lovely toiletries. The deck overlooking the river and garden and the swing seat by the river in the shade of a tree were delightful. Even a telescope for stargazing. The bar and lounge area are lovely. Decor is traditional and in keeping with the lodge style of the building. Breakfast was delicious. Walkable distance to restaurants. Highly recommend.

Everything was good.

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Chiara

10

March 2024

We enjoyed everything about our stay at Riverside. Albert and Elza were amazing hosts that have an exceptional attention for detail, we have rarely seen such high level of hospitality! The room was extremely clean, we received small snacks at our arrival we really appreciated, the honesty bar was the cherry on top, together with the big terrace and the stunning view to relax and have a beer. We also received great recommendations for restaurants.

Nothing, it was truly a terrific stay and we wish we could have stayed longer.

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Gael

10

December 2023

Albert was very welcoming and proudly showed us around the property. Great room including a welcome drink and snack (incl. also tea and coffee facilities, but no fridge). Beautiful open deck area for evening drinks and breakfast. Excellent honesty bar. Small but good breakfast selection including also cooked options. Load shedding was not an issue. Secure off-street parking at the property. Safe area (also at night). Great location, close to the main street and nicest restaurants.

Absolutely nothing... Wish we had booked more than one night!

Points of Interest Around Riverside Guest Lodge

Attractions

Oudtshoorn

0.9mi

Cango Wildlife Ranch

1.7mi

Cango Caves

13.5mi

Swartberg Pass

17.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With plunge
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Riverside Guest Lodge

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenware

Garden view

Kitchenette

Landmark view

River view

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Stay rules - Riverside Guest Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Riverside Guest Lodge

Does Riverside Guest Lodge come with parking?

Yes, parking is available at Riverside Guest Lodge. The parking is free, private, on site, and no reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Riverside Guest Lodge cost?

At Riverside Guest Lodge, you can find rates starting from $70. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

Which room categories can I book at Riverside Guest Lodge?

The hotel offers a Superior Double Room for single occupancy, featuring a Queen size bed and a room size of 484 sqft. Additionally, they provide a Cottage with Garden View, a bungalow with a Double bed, Bunk bed, and Twin bed; spacious at 753 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms, and each room type can accommodate up to 2 adults with no children.

What is there to do in Riverside Guest Lodge?

Guests at Riverside Guest Lodge can make the most of their time by relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. This pool is exclusively for adults and comes with a view, making it ideal for unwinding and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Additionally, they can take advantage of the hot tub provided, which further adds to their leisure options for a truly relaxing stay. With features like beach umbrellas, chairs, loungers, garden views, sun deck, terrace, and picnic area, guests have ample opportunities to bask in nature's beauty and enjoy various outdoor amenities during their stay at the hotel.

Does Riverside Guest Lodge feature a pool area?

The hotel has an outdoor pool available year-round, restricted to adults only. Pool 1 includes a plunge feature and offers a scenic view.

What methods of payment does Riverside Guest Lodge accept?

Riverside Guest Lodge accepts payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and cash.