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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Elegance and Luxury

Oct 13, 2024 cjtravels_102

Superb service.....always a smile and an offer of a coffee or a drink. Comfortable nice size rooms. Beautiful pool area after a day out. The tea and cake laid out in the afternoon is a lovely touch. We have already booked for our next stay in a few days time!
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Oct 13, 2024 RICK D

Totally spoiled by a great team of staff and a beautiful hotel.Also stayed in the sister hotel one marine drive and just the same experience cannot recommend the group more. Good location in Stellenbosch and very good breakfast.24 hour reception and bar service as lots of places in the town close early for us brits.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do not miss this 5* delight

Oct 7, 2024 deborah23 London, United Kingdom

We loved everything about this chilled and stylish 5* boutique hotel. The breakfasts were sublime,the welcome drink, the charming staff, the home made cake every day, the hotel cat (equally stylish and chilled). As it was our honeymoon, they gave us a fabulous upgrade to a deluxe 4- poster bedded room. No wonder this is the best hotel in… Read more
We loved everything about this chilled and stylish 5* boutique hotel. The breakfasts were sublime,the welcome drink, the charming staff, the home made cake every day, the hotel cat (equally stylish and chilled). As it was our honeymoon, they gave us a fabulous upgrade to a deluxe 4- poster bedded room. No wonder this is the best hotel in Stellenbosch Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely stay in every way!

Oct 7, 2024 Debra P

Quiet, beautiful boutique hotel within easy walking distance to town, shops and restaurants. Staff was personable and helpful and the beds were very comfortable. Perfect launch for visiting vineyards in the area and there are no shortage of those! Highly recommend.
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