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.
Based on 417 reviews
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Beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the wine region!
Apr 17, 2025jessicarV5021ZS
Beautiful boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood of Stellenbosch just minutes from restaurants and shops. The gardens and pool areas were lovely, there are multiple sitting rooms and public spaces inside and out to sit and relax. The room was gorgeous with a comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. The breakfast was generous and absolutely…
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Beautiful boutique hotel in a quiet neighborhood of Stellenbosch just minutes from restaurants and shops. The gardens and pool areas were lovely, there are multiple sitting rooms and public spaces inside and out to sit and relax. The room was gorgeous with a comfortable bed and plenty of pillows. The breakfast was generous and absolutely delicious. The staff were all friendly, warm and helpful.
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Fantastic hotel all around
Apr 2, 2025whoacaitoSyracuse, New York
I cannot recommend the River Manor hotel more. It is 5/5 on every account. Located near Stellenbosch centre, it’s a convenient walking distances to several restaurants and shops. It is about a 20 minute car ride to the wineries. The hotel itself is gorgeous. Lovely decor, pristinely clean. The staff could not be more friendly and welcoming. The…
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I cannot recommend the River Manor hotel more. It is 5/5 on every account. Located near Stellenbosch centre, it’s a convenient walking distances to several restaurants and shops. It is about a 20 minute car ride to the wineries. The hotel itself is gorgeous. Lovely decor, pristinely clean. The staff could not be more friendly and welcoming. The included breakfast is lovely. I would stay here again in an instant and would encourage anyone visiting the area to do the same.
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Lovely
Mar 10, 2025717simoncAshtead, United Kingdom
A lovely relaxed boutique hotel, far enough out of the town to be peaceful and to park the car, but close enough to walk in 15 minutes. The rooms are spacious, comfortable (although a few more plug sockets and a desk/table would be great). Breakfast is a delight, half buffet, half served – always well presented by lovely helpful staff.
Sun…
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A lovely relaxed boutique hotel, far enough out of the town to be peaceful and to park the car, but close enough to walk in 15 minutes. The rooms are spacious, comfortable (although a few more plug sockets and a desk/table would be great). Breakfast is a delight, half buffet, half served – always well presented by lovely helpful staff.
Sun loungers are fine, but really need a few more as there are only four for eight nine rooms. Pool is lovely – or rather will be when the filter is fixed!
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Prima verblijf
Mar 3, 2025HenkvoTe Anau, New Zealand
Mooie ruime kamers in oude mansions. Bedden prima. Elke avond strak opgemaakt met een bonbon op het kussen. Sanitair wat verouderd (victoriaans) maar goed werkend en schoon. Er zijn 2 kleine zwembaden. Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Prima ontbijtbuffet. Geen diner maar wel enkele kleine gerechtjes/salades die je overdag kunt nemen.…
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Mooie ruime kamers in oude mansions. Bedden prima. Elke avond strak opgemaakt met een bonbon op het kussen. Sanitair wat verouderd (victoriaans) maar goed werkend en schoon. Er zijn 2 kleine zwembaden. Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Prima ontbijtbuffet. Geen diner maar wel enkele kleine gerechtjes/salades die je overdag kunt nemen. Aanrader!
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Beautiful hotel
Mar 1, 2025wendyt221Hampshire, United Kingdom
The hotel is beautiful I’ve given it 5 stars as the issue with the size of our room is purely down to us.
Our fault for not reading room descriptions when booking we booked a studio room but should have read description thoroughly . Room was very compact with sliding door to very small shower room. Only one hook in the bathroom none in the…
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The hotel is beautiful I’ve given it 5 stars as the issue with the size of our room is purely down to us.
Our fault for not reading room descriptions when booking we booked a studio room but should have read description thoroughly . Room was very compact with sliding door to very small shower room. Only one hook in the bathroom none in the bedroom. Little room to store our suitcases. Toiletries smell divine . Not keen on the water saving bucket in the shower .
Switch for bathroom light was by the room entrance which is not ideal if you need to go in the night but when I spoke to reception we were given a chargeable light to use at night.
Food excellent and staff were outstanding .
Room facilities were good including lovely gowns , nice quality towels turn down service a nice touch
Breakfast very good and ambiance of the hotel lovely.
Pool area lovely and relaxing
Would we return yes but would make sure we booked a much better room. Having said that the rate we paid for the studio room was a very fair price especially as it included breakfast.
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Beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the wine region!
