River Manor

Stellenbosch, Winelands

Virgin rating

Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room

The hotel

River Manor occupies a stunning location on a sleepy street lined with Oak trees, just steps away from the centre of bustling Stellenbosch. This sumptuous boutique hotel has National Monument status and is comprised of 2 historical houses set in Stellenbosch’s famous ‘Avenue’ opposite the Eerste River. Beautiful guest rooms are furnished in a colonial style with antiques and historical artefacts adorning the hotel combining old world charm with a classic design. For pampering, there’s an intimate Studio Spa in a tranquil garden setting, offering a wide range of stress-relieving treatments. A delicious full English breakfast is served on the terrace every morning and a Country style snack menu serving light meals and dinners. The restaurants and bars of Stellenbosch are just around the corner amongst the many galleries and boutiques that make this little town so special.

Amenities

  • Laundry Service
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Situated in the Cape Winelands, a 2-minute stroll from the historical town of Stellenbosch with its museums, street cafés, restaurants and galleries. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

18 rooms. All with air-conditioning, lounge-style seating, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, complimentary bottled water, sherry and treats, bathrobes and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are compact with en-suite shower and double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Classic Rooms are larger with additional luxurious amenities with double or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Rooms are larger still with luxurious amenities with double or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Full English breakfast served on the terrace. Country style snack menu serving light meals and dinners. Garden bar service provided with high tea (subject to availability). 2 lounges with fireplace. 2 large swimming pools in a spacious and private garden. Studio Spa*. Room service*. Laundry service*. Exclusive prestige tours offered only to River Manor guests (booked at River Manor). Complimentary WiFi in public areas.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect! Amazing atmosphere, lovely staff, great location - everything!

Sep 7, 2024 Max M

Wow! We had an incredibly great time in this hotel! We went to Stellenbosch as the end of our adventurous travels to calm down an relax a couple of days and we went to the perfect place for that! Lovely architecture and really sweet rooms, everything was clean, the breakfast was amazing! But the best: The staff was so kind and sweet and made us… Read more
Wow! We had an incredibly great time in this hotel! We went to Stellenbosch as the end of our adventurous travels to calm down an relax a couple of days and we went to the perfect place for that! Lovely architecture and really sweet rooms, everything was clean, the breakfast was amazing! But the best: The staff was so kind and sweet and made us feel so comfortable! Thank you Sakhi, Erin and all your collegues! You gave us a time, we will never forget! Read less
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Sep 5, 2024 Roving29633638005

My stay at the hotel was very lovely from the staff to the breakfast and the location is very great since its close to the city center , the only thing I can say was not nice was the room standards from having stains on the bedding as well the towels are old and more attention to detail should be paid in the showers.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding Service and Comfort

Aug 13, 2024 Scenic27059207429

Despite the hot water cylinder packing up on a very cold night, there were enough pluses to want us to return to this well-appointed and well-situated boutique hotel. ours was merely an overnight stay and we would happily stay longer should we wish to explore more of this beautiful student town. The service was friendly, genuinely caring and… Read more
Despite the hot water cylinder packing up on a very cold night, there were enough pluses to want us to return to this well-appointed and well-situated boutique hotel. ours was merely an overnight stay and we would happily stay longer should we wish to explore more of this beautiful student town. The service was friendly, genuinely caring and professional at all times. Breakfast was a treat, with the coffee being the best we've experienced from "those" machines that have become fashionable in hotel breakfast rooms. All in all, a very pleasant stay - we'll be back! Geoff & Liz Kieswetter Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The perfect place to stay in Stellenbosch

Aug 12, 2024 ptredoux Pretoria, South Africa

The perfect place to stay in Stellenbosch. Excellent accommodation in large comfortable rooms with all the amenities needed. Perfect location on the Eerste river, safe parking and walking distance to town centre, university and sport facilities. Very friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.
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Jun 7, 2024 Imke Z

Couldn’t wish for a better stay in Stellenbosch. Lovely accommodation, super breakfast and an amazing staff! Special thanks to Sakhi for all the fun chats. Also the location is perfect, really close to the restaurants (walking distance).