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.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (280)
  • Very good (70)
  • Average (17)
  • Poor (3)
  • Terrible (4)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Heavenly...

Nov 12, 2023 Alibalio London, United Kingdom

Can't recommend this place highly enough. Beautiful setting, two gorgeous pools, lovely room and bed, excellent spa and treatments and the best staff. It's a heavenly place in the midst of beautiful Stellenbosch, a few minutes walk to the town and all that's on offer. They have tea and coffee always available and a home made cake to help… Read more
Can't recommend this place highly enough. Beautiful setting, two gorgeous pools, lovely room and bed, excellent spa and treatments and the best staff. It's a heavenly place in the midst of beautiful Stellenbosch, a few minutes walk to the town and all that's on offer. They have tea and coffee always available and a home made cake to help yourself to at midday. Lovely breakfast. Get it booked! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect End in Stellenbosch

Nov 5, 2023 Emma L

Perfect end to a great holiday. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Great location, walking distance to all the restaurants and bars in the centre and just by the river with beautiful bike/walking trails just outside the door. Great breakfast and rooms were lovely and spacious with very comfortable beds. A little gem. Would… Read more
Perfect end to a great holiday. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Great location, walking distance to all the restaurants and bars in the centre and just by the river with beautiful bike/walking trails just outside the door. Great breakfast and rooms were lovely and spacious with very comfortable beds. A little gem. Would definately return next time in Stellenbosch. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel and staff! We loved it!

Oct 28, 2023 Climber62134482539 San Diego, California

Sakhi and his team took amazing care of my wife and I on our honeymoon. We absolutely plan to come back again. The staff and service was excellent, the room and grounds beautiful with so much historical character, and the breakfast was great as well. I only wish we could have stayed longer, but the two nights we stayed was unforgettable.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel with great staff, well located and nice breakfast.

Oct 16, 2023 anika459

It is a beautiful hotel with great staff and a nice pool area and garden. The hotel is well located and you can reach out for the town in a few minutes. The breakfast offers everything to start your day right.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A must stay!

Oct 14, 2023 Ron98166 Seattle, Washington

A must stay! From check in to check out this was the best hotel of our 14 day, 6 hotel, South Africa trip. The staff are just amazing! They are always professional, personable, courteous, and helpful. The property is immaculately clean, and in excellent repair, and the breakfast had a great assortment of food to choose from and the eggs… Read more
A must stay! From check in to check out this was the best hotel of our 14 day, 6 hotel, South Africa trip. The staff are just amazing! They are always professional, personable, courteous, and helpful. The property is immaculately clean, and in excellent repair, and the breakfast had a great assortment of food to choose from and the eggs Benedict is a must try! Secure parking is available and the location is perfect. Bars and restaurants are plentiful and within a 5 minute walk and the area felt safe to walk around at night unlike other cities in South Africa. I will definitely return to River Manor. Thank you all for a great stay! Read less