About

River Lodge offers the best of both city and country living. A fantastic backpackers ' self catering, clean & homely, high ceilings ' cozy in winter, cool in summer.
In our large spacious kitchen you can indulge in your favorite pastimes, chilling at the bar, lazing by the fireplace, prepare your favorite meal while watching DSTV, or enjoy our spacious braai facilities. You can relax on the enormous veranda or climb into a quiet hammock on one of our lawns. We boast of having one of the largest in city camp sites in Cape Town, catering for vehicle and tents, safe and secure.

The Backpackers dorms are perfect for Volunteer Accommodation (60 pax), sporting groups, school groups, group stays, business and self drives -- we are regularly used by Volunteering Organizations such as Habitat For Humanity.
We offer a range of accommodation: 2 bed, 4 bed, doubles and family rooms.

Configuration of sleeping facilities can be adapted to specific needs.
Bazz / Backpackers bus route pickups
Our talented, resourceful, friendly staff will ensure that both your nights and days are filled with fun activities. Get them to answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Fancy jumping from a plane?
We exchange foreign currency Euro, British Pound, US Dollars, etc

The Oude Molen Village
Need a reason to get to this happening, alternative village+ Try these for starters!
It oozes Soul in its diverse, eclectic community who live on the old working farm and mill site.
It's Organic with bee-keeping courses, horse riding, organic gardens, farm stall and a wetland bird sanctuary.
It's 'To-Do' list includes some unusual tidbits such as workshops (think belly dancing and art studios), volunteering options and a petting zoo.

Please note: Reception open until 10 PM!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 18:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(68)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    8.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.0
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Stayed in Mar 2024
4.3
B
Boitumelo
Female, 31-40, South Africa
No one pitched to check me in, I want my deposit back . It was myself and another man..we stood outside in the rain for over an hour, even the laundry people came, there was no one to open for them. It seems like staff didn't pitch ON STRIKE
Stayed in Jul 2018
8.0
M
Martha Kandali Tetekela
Female, 41+, Namibia
I appreciate the effort made to clean the kitchen.
Stayed in Feb 2018
4.3
R
Rachele
Couple, 25-30, USA
Staff was friendly but our private room was terribly small and old looking. WiFi isn't free which was frustrating because when we tried to buy it we couldn't purchase after 5pm. Location has hardly anything around it.
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Location

Oude Molen Estate, Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa
7km from city centre