Riverlodge Backpackers

Property class: 3
Cape Town hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Featuring a nightclub, Riverlodge Backpackers puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Pinelands Station is 3 minutes away.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
$17
The current price is $40 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

A small, dimly lit room with a bunk bed and a single bed.

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a red wall, and a window with sheer curtains.

Classic 5-Bed Family Room, Non Smoking

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

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A bed with a colorful leaf-patterned bedspread, two pillows with leaf designs, and two wall-mounted paintings of women.

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A small, simple room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a plain wall with a painting.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with two bunk beds, a small stool with a book, and a window with curtains.

Exclusive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small stool with a book, a window with curtains, and a green wall.

Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a green window, and a metal locker.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a window, and a ceiling light.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a zebra-patterned wall, a zebra artwork, and a tiled floor.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

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

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A hospital room with multiple beds arranged in rows, a window on the right, and a blue wall on the left.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with three levels, a window with blinds, and a door.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Classic 4-Bed Family Room, Non Smoking

A room with a bed, bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Classic 4-Bed Family Room, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405

What's nearby

  • Mowbray Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South African Astronomical Observatory - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Long Street - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 26 min drive
  • Pinelands Station - 3 min walk
  • Ndabeni Station - 21 min walk
  • Maitland Station - 26 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Omilo Greek Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery And Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fraiche Ayres - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fogo Portuguese Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Riverlodge Backpackers

  • Featuring a nightclub, Riverlodge Backpackers puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Pinelands Station is 3 minutes away.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 99 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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 - 8:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Riverlodge Backpackers Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Poor

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.
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6/10 Good

Ok
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Verified review

8/10 Very good