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Riverlodge Backpackers

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets
Dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405
  • University of Cape Town
    3 min drive
  • Groote Schuur Hospital
    5 min drive
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Exclusive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About this property

Riverlodge Backpackers

Hostel in Cape Town with coffee shop/cafe and 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 on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Riverlodge Backpackers offers 99 accommodations with a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.
During your stay at Riverlodge Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Vincent Pallotti Hospital. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi 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 on foot from Vincent Pallotti Hospital and a 3-minute drive from University of Cape Town
  • 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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • 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.
  • Cots (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 on 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel
Riverlodge Backpackers Cape Town
Riverlodge Backpackers Cape Town
Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Riverlodge Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Nabeel

You get what you pay for
One night stay, nothing to rave about , the cheapest accommodation for the day in cape town. Very small though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Godfrey , Lusaka

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Bradley, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Avoid at all costs
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.

8/10 Good

herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024