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 Great place to stay in Stellenbosch

Apr 8, 2024 anatolyp2018 Moscow, Russia

We stayed one night in Stellenbosch and really enjoyed this place. Great service, cozy ambiance, feels like second home. Thanks to the staff who made our stay so comfortable. Highly recommend River Manor if you’re looking for quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I will never book this hotel again

Mar 20, 2024 Kim E Bournemouth, United Kingdom

When we booked the photos showed a nice room with a full sized window. When we arrived we were told the only room available was a loft room only accessible by two flights of external fire escape stairs . Wouldn’t feel safe walking down them in the rain. I do not believe for a moment that this is the room we booked, given my wife’s two artificial… Read more
When we booked the photos showed a nice room with a full sized window. When we arrived we were told the only room available was a loft room only accessible by two flights of external fire escape stairs . Wouldn’t feel safe walking down them in the rain. I do not believe for a moment that this is the room we booked, given my wife’s two artificial knees. We left the next morning for more suitable accommodation but the hotel refused to refund for the night we did not stay. The hotel is like Forest Gump’s box of chocolates. You don’t know what you are going to get Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful historical building, great location and amazing staff

Mar 16, 2024 BertinFL Fort Lauderdale, Florida

You cannot beat the location of this boutique hotel. The hotel is a collection of several beautiful historical buildings. The property has two pools, so there is no overcrowding. The staff is super friendly and always helpful with whatever your needs or wishes may be. The hotel offerers a complimentary hight tea and had a 24 hr coffee bar. The… Read more
You cannot beat the location of this boutique hotel. The hotel is a collection of several beautiful historical buildings. The property has two pools, so there is no overcrowding. The staff is super friendly and always helpful with whatever your needs or wishes may be. The hotel offerers a complimentary hight tea and had a 24 hr coffee bar. The breakfast was absolutely the BEST with a huge selection of cold European and hot English/ American choices. Plenty of fresh fruits, yogurts and pastries. They also offer a light lunch and dinner menu. But the hotel is an easy 5min walk to the center of Stellenbosch with its amazing selection of restaurants, ice cream parlors and chic coffee shops. Since the buildings are all historically, there is really only one international outlet option on the desk in each room. No other outlet by the bed for your phone. So if you have several devices like we did, you have to take turns in charging them. There is also no mini fridge in any of the rooms and the WiFi in our room (#6) was very weak to none, unless you kept the door open and they had to provide an extender to make it work Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A lovely quiet hotel in a great location--and a bargain!

Mar 1, 2024 annieh0429 Claremont, California

This is such a lovely littel hotel in the heart of Stellenbosch. The location is terrific as it's just a couple of blocks from the center, but along a riverside park which is quiet and calm. The breakfast is wonderful, as is the staff. I have stayed twice, once in a regular room and the last trip in a top floor suite in the old building. I… Read more
This is such a lovely littel hotel in the heart of Stellenbosch. The location is terrific as it's just a couple of blocks from the center, but along a riverside park which is quiet and calm. The breakfast is wonderful, as is the staff. I have stayed twice, once in a regular room and the last trip in a top floor suite in the old building. I highly recommend that suite. It's huge, the bathroom is quite large, it's quiet and it's just a lovely all around space. AC works well. I would come back here again in a heartbeat, especially as it's such great value. There are two swimming pools in two separate gardens and they are so nice on a hot day. My friends and I spent a lovely evening in the pool sipping sparkling wine and chatting. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An annual treat

Feb 27, 2024 SAVAGEMW

I have stayed at River Manor probably nine years out of the last ten, only missing out in 2021 thanks to Covid travel restrictions. It has become like a second home when I am in Stellenbosch as the staff are so warm and friendly and welcoming. The location is perfect for central Stellenbosch and it is an easy drive from Cape Town airport.