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Riverlodge Backpackers

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Cape Town hostel

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BBQ/picnic area
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
Dining

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405
  • Vincent Pallotti Hospital
    8 min walk
  • Steers
    12 min walk
  • Pinelands Station
    19 min walk
  • 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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, bed sheets

Exclusive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

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

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

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

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

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

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

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

Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

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

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Cape Town

In Cape Town .Stay at this Cape Town hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vincent Pallotti Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of South African Astronomical Observatory. University of Cape Town and Cape Town Science Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 8 min drive
  • Long Street - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Pinelands Station - 19 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Millstone cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery And Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Black River Park - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cactus - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Fig - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Riverlodge Backpackers

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Cape Town hostel
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.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riverlodge Backpackers offers 99 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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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

8/10 Good

herve

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