Hostel in Cape Town with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Riverlodge Backpackers offers 99 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
During your stay at Riverlodge Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Vincent Pallotti Hospital. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and a vending machine
8 minutes by car from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 10 minutes from Cape Town Cruise Terminal
Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Riverlodge Backpackers. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Town hostel.
Riverlodge Backpackers has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Picnic area
Terrace
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Riverlodge Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town
Riverlodge Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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One night stay, nothing to rave about , the cheapest accommodation for the day in cape town. Very small though
Nabeel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
Godfrey , Lusaka
17 Aug 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is good for camping and for singles
The hotel/lodge need more self contained rooms. The place is self cantering but some items bought can disappear easily. I was given a family room. Good water flow and hot water was available.
This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as free wifi and he got very angry. He insulted me and my nationality. The place is ok. It is very loud all night which made it difficult to sleep. The shower was only luke warm. Skip this place. Pay the extra little bit to stay somewhere else.