River Manor Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection - Stellenbosch

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River Manor Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection - Stellenbosch
No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families11%
Groups8%
Solo8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Staff9.7
Location9.6
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples72%
Families11%
Groups8%
Solo8%

5-star boutique hotel on the banks of the Eerste River in Stellenbosch

Amenities & Grounds

River Manor Boutique Hotel offers two large outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers and a pool bar, set in a landscaped garden with cascading water features and fruit trees. The property has a spa and wellness centre providing massages, facial treatments, manicures, and pedicures in a dedicated treatment room overlooking the pools. Guests can also use the library, shared lounge, and outdoor terraces, with complimentary afternoon tea and cake served daily.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel has 18 elegantly decorated guest rooms across four categories, housed in two adjacent manor houses with Cape antiques and contemporary furniture. Each air-conditioned room includes a seating area, satellite TV, and a private bathroom, with some rooms offering direct pool or garden views. Room categories range from Classic Double Rooms to Deluxe Rooms and Loft Studios, all featuring quality linens and laptop safes.

Location & Access

River Manor Stellenbosch sits on the banks of the Eerste River, within an 2600 ft walk of Stellenbosch University and a short stroll to the town's main restaurants, galleries, and wine bars. The Rupert Museum and Oom Samie Se Winkel are nearby, and direct hiking trails offering mountain views start from the hotel grounds. The hotel provides free on-site parking for up to eight cars and offers an airport shuttle service on request.

Dining & Breakfast

Complimentary breakfast includes a cold buffet of fresh fruit, pastries, and yogurt along with made-to-order hot dishes such as eggs Benedict and avocado toast, served indoors or on the terrace overlooking the pools. The hotel bar offers wine, champagne, and light snacks throughout the day, with a snack bar and special diet menus available on request. Guests also receive a welcome drink upon arrival and can enjoy homemade cake during afternoon tea.

Wellness & Activities

The on-site spa provides body treatments, couples massages, and beauty services, including hair treatments and waxing, in a room with views of the swimming pools. Guests can rent bicycles or join walking tours to explore Stellenbosch, and the hotel arranges tailor-made tours to vineyards and cultural sites. Facilities also include board games and puzzles for relaxed afternoons, with 24-hour front desk assistance for activity bookings.

  • Location: Walking distance to Stellenbosch University and town center
  • Rooms: 18 rooms across four categories with antique furnishings
  • Dining: Complimentary breakfast with made-to-order dishes and afternoon cake
  • Wellness: Spa services including massages, facials, and manicures
  • Amenities: Two pools, landscaped gardens, and library lounge
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, hiking trails, and tailor-made tours
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:30
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 280.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Swahili, Xhosa
Building
Number of rooms:14
Former name
river manor boutique hotel and spa
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Waxing

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about River Manor Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection

💵 Lowest room price 120 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 18.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602
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No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602
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Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
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Gallery
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