Inri Mc Manus welcomes you to Riversong Guest House. A Luxury 4 star boutique guest house in the heart of Newlands, Cape Town. Riversong sits on the banks of Liesbeek River and boasts panoramic views of Table Mountain.
Inri Mc Manus welcomes you to Riversong Guest House. A Luxury 4 star boutique guest house in the heart of Newlands, Cape Town. Riversong sits on the banks of Liesbeek River and boasts panoramic views of Table Mountain.
Conveniently situated in the Southern Suburbs, Riversong Guesthouse is an ideal base for the discerning business person or holiday maker who is looking for more than a hotel room. Riversong is short walk from Newlands Cricket and Rugby Grounds, Cavendish Square Mall, Claremont CBD, Vineyard Hotel and Conference centre, S.A. Sports Science Institute, SA Breweries, Dean Street (start of The Two Ocean Marathon), Virgin Active Gym and many restaurants and pubs around the trendy Newlands Village.
10 minutes from University of Cape Town, Belmont Square conference centre, Kirstenbosch gardens, Kelvin Grove club, Great Westerford, Baxter theatre, leading hospitals and schools in the southern suburbs. 20-minute drive from the Airport, City Centre, Cape Town International Convention Centre, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Soccer Stadium, golf courses, wine farms and golden beaches.
Riversong Guest House offers elegantly stylish bedrooms, all en suite. The spacious bedrooms have comfortable new beds, feather and hollow fiber pillows, DSTV with individual decoders in each room, fridges and snack baskets, tea and coffee making facilities, safe for valuables, desks or dressing tables, heaters and fans, fluffy white towels, percale linen, his and her cotton bathrobes and slippers, hairdryers, clock-radios, hot water bottles, Charlotte Rhys toiletries, pool towels and complimentary chocolates and biscuits. Free wireless Wi-fi through out the house and garden.
Friendly hospitality and attention to detail makes this award winning guest house a popular choice for local and overseas guests. Massages are possible for guests that look for that extra special touch after a long day of sightseeing. We offer a full breakfast served in the dining room or in your room. Our buffet offers a selection of cereals, yoghurts, cheeses, cold meats & freshly baked muffins, toast basket & preserves. We are very proud of our AA Fabulous Food Award which we received in 2008.
CONTACT DETAILS:
14 & 54 Esme Road, Newlands 7700, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: +27 021 683 8394
Fax: +27 021 674 0177
Policies & disclaimers
ROOMS
B&B basis
OCCUPANCY
01.09.2012
31.08.2013
Large Luxury double or twin rooms
Mt.view, Floral, Leopard, Blue, Garden and Ethnic rooms
1 occupant
2 occupants or more
R900.00 per night
R700.00 per person
per night
Smaller luxury double rooms
River and Colonial rooms
1 occupant
2 occupants only
R800.00 per night
R600.00 per person
per night
Prices quoted are per person including Full English Breakfast and may vary over Feb. and Easter. Please request rates for long stays, corporate companies and specials when making your enquiry.
Hiring of the entire guest house/villa - all rooms on
B&B basis
1.9.2012
31.08.2013
For more than 16
occupants rate will alter if more than 16 persons stay
EXTRAS:
R11 200.00 per night
16 occupants or less
Private Chef
Security
Extra staff
Driver
+-R2200 per day
Quote on request
Quote on request
Quote on request
Prices quoted are including Full English breakfast, dinner and lunch on a self catering basis for hire of entire Guest house/Villa.
Rates are quoted in South African Rand and are inclusive of VAT and Breakfast. Rates are subject to confirmation and availability and may change without prior notice. Reservations are subjected to terms and conditions on check-in.
We do not pay third parties for any other services on your behalf. If monies are deposited into our account incorrectly we do not refund until cleared with our bank
CHILD POLICY: Child rates: Children under 10 pay 50% of adult rate - when sharing parents room. Children over 10 pay full adult rate - in their own room or when sharing with parents.
CHECK-IN/OUT TIMES: Check -in from 14h00 - 19h00 Check-out 11h00 - late check outs are only possible if rooms are empty the following day. You are welcome to have a cup of tea and relax in our lounge or we can hold your luggage until you are ready to depart.
Late arrivals: Late arrivals after 1 pm on weekends and 7pm on weekdays must advise us of your expected time of arrival so we can have staff on duty to check you in. Early arrivals: You are welcome to leave your luggage at the guest house while you go out and explore or you are welcome to have a cup of tea and relax in our lounge until your room is ready.
MINIMUM STAY: Minimum days stay over Xmas is normally 4 days unless we have 1 night gaps. Minimum days stay over Easter is 3-4 days because of the Two Ocean Marathon held at that time in Cape Town unless we have 1 night gaps.
ACCEPTED MEANS OF PAYMENT: We accept MasterCard, Visa, Diners and American Express credit/debit cards and cash. Travelers Cheques by arrangement. We may not accept any foreign currency.
WE HAVE A STRICT CANCELLATION AND NON ARRIVAL POLICY - PLEASE READ IT BEFORE CONFIRMING THE BOOKING:
DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM BOOKING: Deposit = 100% deposit for 7 days or less. For more than 8 days a 50% deposit is required with 100% payment due before arrival. We require the deposit/full payment to be paid by EFT (banking details on request) or you need to furnish us with full credit card details to confirm the booking. Credit Card No. with expiry date and CCV no.
Like all Hotels and Guest Houses we have a strict Cancellation policy to protect us against cancellations. We only have a few rooms and cannot make up business lost. We have a live calendar with Nightsbridge which connects too many websites around the world giving instant online availability. Once a room is booked it is no longer available to sell on these websites. If cancelled for whatever reason you will be liable for full payment whether we have a deposit from you or not. Verbal and email bookings are binding as a confirmation of the booking. Companies/Travel agencies operating on a Bill back basis will also be liable to pay cancellation fees if cancelled whether we have a voucher or not.
Please make sure you or clients are aware of our policy before accepting our accommodation at our establishment.
Cancellations more than 30 days prior to visit forfeit 50% of the total booking quote. Cancellations between 30 and 15 days prior to the visit forfeit 75% of the total booking quote. Cancellations between 14 and 1 days prior to the visit forfeit 100% of the total booking quote. For non-arrival/no show/premature departure 100% of total booking quoted is payable.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Guests agree on behalf of themselves and the members of their parties that neither the establishment, its owners, employees nor agents shall be responsible for any injury or death of any person or the loss or destruction of or damage to any property upon the premises, whether arising from fire, theft or any cause and by whomsoever caused or arising from the negligence (gross or otherwise) or wrongful act of any person in the employment of the guesthouse.
Any damage caused by guests to property and premises due to bad behavior or carelessness, or keys lost and replaced for security reasons will be for the guests account.
The Blue Room is situated on the first floor, with it's luxurious slightly decadent decor. French inspired furniture adds a romantic feel of the room. The large en suite bathroom with shower, oval bath and chaise lounge adds the finishing touches to a memorable stay in this room. King size extra length bed that can convert to twin beds if needed. This room has a microwave oven and toaster in the room making it suitable for long staying guests who need a semi self-catering option. We have a no smoking policy in our rooms and house. This room is close to the lounge patio where smokers can smoke outside
The Colonial room has 2 double beds and can sleep 5 making it suitable as a family room. This room has three comfortable couches and a separate dressing room. The en suite bathroom has a shower and bath. Sliding doors lead on to the main lounge area. Enjoy fantastic views of the mountain, river and pool from your room. No smoking in rooms. Smokers can use the lounge patio for smoking. One of the couches can be replaced by a single bed if required.
The Ethnic room is situated on the ground floor and has twin beds and en suite bathroom with large shower. The twin beds can be converted to a double bed. The Ethnic room has a separate lounge/study to relax or work in with separate access to the lavender garden making this room suitable for smokers. The study can be converted into another bedroom by adding a single bed and taking the couch out of the study. No smoking in rooms
The Floral room is situated on the first floor with great views of the mountain, pool and river. This bright sunny floral room has twin beds and a large en suite bathroom with shower and bath. Sliding doors lead on to the lounge area. Twin beds can be converted to a double bed. No smoking in rooms.
The Leopard room is tastefully decorated with dark mahogany and rattan furniture with a hint of leopard. This room is situated on the ground floor and has doors which lead onto the pool patio. The Leopard room is our second largest room with 2 double beds. It can sleep 4 and is suitable as a family room. En suite bathroom has bath and shower. Enjoy reading on the big comfortable couch in the afternoon sun with stunning views of the mountain and pool. No smoking in rooms - private access to patio makes this room suitable for smokers.
The Mountain View room is situated on the first floor. This room with it's dark mahogany furniture and original paintings by Zimbabwean Artists has stunning mountain views from your bed or the couch. This room boasts a newly renovated bathroom with shower/bath. Exercise in the comfort of your room with your own “ Orbitrack” exercise bike. Sliding doors lead to the lounge patio. This room has an inter leading door to The Colonial room which makes it suitable for families with smaller children who want their privacy but still need to be near younger children. We have a no smoking policy in our rooms and house but private access to the lounge patio makes this room suitable for smokers to smoke outside
Specials
Partner stays for ½ price Winter Special
Going on a business trip during 1 May to 31 Oct 2011?
Take your partner with for 1/2 price - you pay full single price and your partner sharing your room pays 1/2 of the single rate)
(couples only)
Holiday Special between 9th to 23rd Dec. 2011 and 6th to 15th Jan.2012 only
Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 6 nights
Rules for Specials:
Please request these specials when making your booking otherwise you will be charged normal rates.
Bookings already made do not qualify for these specials.
Specials end on the date stated and will not be extended.
Please note all rates above exclude agent commissions.
Driving directions
DIRECTIONS TO RIVERSONG GUESTHOUSE VIA THE N1:
Follow the N1 towards town. You will pass Canal Walk shopping centre on your right. Take the M5 turnoff on the left. Take the 2nd fly off on the left that says Cape Town. The Road curves and straightens and you should have the mountain in front of you. The signs say Kirstenbosch Gardens - keep in this lane. Take the left hand glide off to M3 Muizenberg. Continue on the M3 and take the Second off-ramp on the M3 South, M146 Princess Anne Ave: Follow Princess Anne Ave all the way down to Main Rd (M4). Turn right at the traffic light into Main Rd. Continue down Main Road until the third traffic light, just after the Newlands Swimming pool (on your right); on your left is the Newlands Southern Suns Hotel) At this third traffic light turn right into Sans Soucci Road and first left again, into Esme Road. The Guest house is at No. 14 Esme Road. The Cottage is at No. 54 Esme Road. Keys must be collected from the main Guest house at No. 14 for the Cottage.
DIRECTIONS TO RIVERSONG GUESTHOUSE VIA THE N2:
Take the N2 into town, all the way to the De Waal Interchange/ Groote Schuur; follow the signs (Left) for M3 Muizenberg. Take the Second off-ramp on the M3 South, M146 Princess Anne Ave: Follow Princess Anne Ave/Kipper Rd all the way down to Main Rd (M4). Turn right at the traffic light into Main Rd. Continue down Main Road until the third traffic light, just after the Newlands Swimming pool (on your right; on your left is Newlands Southern Suns Hotel), At this third traffic light turn right into Sans Soucci Road and first left again, into Esme Road. We are no. 14 on the right hand side. Esme Road is the road opposite the Newland swimming pool. The Guest house is at No. 14 Esme Road. The Cottage is at No. 54 Esme Road. Keys must be collected fro the main Guest house at No. 14 for the Cottage.
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