8/10 Good
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Travelled with partner
6 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Moonriver Guesthouse
4.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Pet-friendly
- 24/7 front desk
- Air conditioning
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
View all photos for Honeymoon Room
Honeymoon Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Room (Spa)
Room (Spa)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
View all photos for Luxury Room
Luxury Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Upington
With a stay at Moonriver Guesthouse in Upington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Sirkel. .This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Harry Surtie Hospital and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gordonia Hospital.
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
Guesthouse in Upington with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free self-parking on site
- 24-hour return 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
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Outdoor pool
- Waterskiing
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry-cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- This property does not have any lifts
More
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- 32-inch plasma TV
- Premium channels
- Satellite channels
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 allowed with a deposit of ZAR 300 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- 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)
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 and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
6.0/10
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