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Riverlodge Backpackers

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

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
  • University of Cape Town
    3 min drive
  • 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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Located in Cape Town, Riverlodge Backpackers is within a 15-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Cruise Terminal. .This hostel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Cape Town Stadium.
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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

Hostel in Cape Town with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Riverlodge Backpackers offers 99 accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
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Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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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

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