8/10 Good
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Moonriver Guesthouse
4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Upington guest house
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Pet-friendly
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry
Explore the area
08 Murray, Avenue, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
- Kalahari-Oranje Museum8 min walk
- Sirkel17 min walk
- Checkers1 min walk
- Upington (UTN)8 min drive
Room options
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Presidential Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Honeymoon Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Room (Spa)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Family Room
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
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Luxury Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Upington
Upington retreat .Stay at this Upington guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Sirkel. Harry Surtie Hospital and Gordonia Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 8 min walk
- Harry Surtie Hospital - 3 min drive
- Kalahari Mall - 3 min drive
- Orange River Cellars - 8 min drive
- Jooste-eiland - 9 min drive
Getting around
- Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
- Checkers - 1 min walk
- Dros - 8 min walk
- Panarottis - 3 min drive
- Mugg & Bean - 4 min drive
- Ocean Basket - 3 min drive
About this property
Moonriver Guesthouse
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Upington guest house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.
An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Moonriver Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Upington guesthouse.
- 6 guestrooms or units
- English breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff is multilingual
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Wedding services available
- Terrace
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- 1 conference room
Moonriver Guesthouse offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Upington guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
- 1 bar
- Free daily reception
- Room service available
Things to do
- Canoe available
- Fishing
- Outdoor pool
- Water skiing
Accessibility
- This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 32-inch plasma TV
- Premium channels
- Satellite channels
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free minibar (some items)
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Safe
- Soundproofing
- Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 300
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets welcome with a deposit of ZAR 300 per stay
- Maximum 2 pets
- Food and water bowls are available
- Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
- You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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 70 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 70 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 18 years old)
- Pet deposit: ZAR 300 per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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 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.
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, and cash.
We should mention
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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
Moonriver Guesthouse Upington
Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse
Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse Upington
Moonriver Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities