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Reviews of Riverside Guest Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

84 Kerk Street, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa

#1 of 23 hotels in Oudtshoorn

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 494 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Great city guesthouse without the city feel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should have stayed longer.

    This was by far one of the most well kept century old gust house i’ve ever stayed in. It is also very well located walking distance to restaurants, extremely clean and excellent value for money. They even wash your car before you leave. Although you are situated down town, you don’t feel you are in the city when siting on the patio overlooking the back yard. Their attention to details is remarkable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything, and the kids enjoyed it so much! The recommendations were on the spot, and we were truly sorry it ended too quickly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We felt incredibly welcomed by the owners and they went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. We were only there for one night and wish we could have stayed for longer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice, Love this Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect stay at oudthoorn. Love this Place, very nice thx alot

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Treat yourself and stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that, eventually, we had to leave.

    Nothing was too much trouble and attention to detail was impeccable. Beautiful, cosy, comfortable log cabin, with so many thoughtful touches. Wonderful breakfast is well worth the extra in the morning and we wish we had had more time here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a super nice location at Oudtshoorn - with beautiful garden and terrace. Albert and Eliza are great hosts, very friendly and willing to help with any questions. Their staff even cleaned our car every morning 🙂

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    An excellent place to stay in the centre of Oudtshoorn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No adverse comments.

    Delightful, efficient hosts. Delicious breakfasts on terrace. Comfortable room. Easy, secure parking. Ideal location, close to the town centre but the guest lodge's position above and adjoining the River Grobbelaars affords spectacular views and makes you feel you're in the countryside

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Wonderful hosts, property is immaculate in everyway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Room was beautifully decorated, spacious, and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no negative

    Everything about stay at this property was excellent - welcoming & most attentive hosts, special touches throughout stay, delicious breakfast and central location. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Great location, great hosts. Brilliant value for money. Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Excellent location, service. Friendliness. A real gem, would highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    nothing

    the breakfast is excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    10
    Lux stay with all the special touches you did not even know was possible.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolute attention to detail with special touches which added to a most lux stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    A truly wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Fabulous stay with lots of attention to detail. Extremely helpful owners and will most definitely stay here again! In the town centre but feels like you are in nature.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Will definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Truly comfortable stay and attention to detail by hosts!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    KKNK accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Accommodation, aircon, breakfast menu.,central.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Have been staying in Oudtshoorn since 1980, we found the Gem in Oudtshoorn, this time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing stands out at all

    Room was exquisite, after I mistakenly booked dinner reservation at the wrong restaurant, Elza, the owner was extremely helpful with arranging a dinner reservation for us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional place to stay in Oudtshoorn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was truly a terrific stay and we wish we could have stayed longer.

    We enjoyed everything about our stay at Riverside. Albert and Elza were amazing hosts that have an exceptional attention for detail, we have rarely seen such high level of hospitality! The room was extremely clean, we received small snacks at our arrival we really appreciated, the honesty bar was the cherry on top, together with the big terrace and the stunning view to relax and have a beer. We also received great recommendations for restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Wow - the attention to detail was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That we only had 1 night there! We would have liked a fridge in the room just because we were travelling around and had bottles of water with us that we would have liked to have kept cold. But that really was the only thing.

    The guest house exceeded our expectations. The owners were welcoming and very informative with a lovely personal touch. We couldn't believe the size of our room and bathroom. The decor everywhere was wonderfully done, with a homely vibe. The patio/decking area is lovely and set high above the garden below. It almost felt as if you were in the middle of nowhere when you were seated on it. The breakfast was wonderful and there was an honesty bar too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was honestly nothing we disliked.

    This property is superb in all regards. The hosts, Elza and Albert, are gracious, welcoming, and ever so helpful. We just returned from almost 3 weeks in South Africa, staying in a number of guest houses. Riverside was our most enjoyable stay. We regretted not having booked a longer stay at this wonderful establishment. The attention to detail in all matters of the accommodation are quite remarkable, really. This is a must stay when in the Outdshoorn/George area. The breakfast room and fare were very upscale without feeling stuffy. Food was delicious!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stay 02/28/24 - 03/01/24 With the Riverside Guest Lodge, Elza and Albert have created a great place to stay where you feel completely comfortable. Very nice, friendly hosts who have managed to create an oasis of well-being with a special taste for the interior, but also for the beautiful outdoor area with terrace, whirlpool and meadow up to the river bank. Even our rental car was washed free of charge by one of their employees. One of the most beautiful guesthouses on our trip of several weeks in SA. We have felt very comfortable here. We will definitely book with Elza and Albert again on a future stop in Oudtshoorn. Eckhard and Maria Germany

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is an amazing location. Elza and Albert were super nice and have a great eye for details. The breakfast has a wide variety (bigger than restaurants). Thanks for the nice stay! After leaving, we noticed that even our car was cleaned from outside. Best location during our SA roadtrip!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Amazing value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was catered for, delicious breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay with awesome hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - it was great

    Superb with probably the best service I have encountered from Albert and Eliza

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is great, I arrived a day early missed a night on my itinerary. No problem for these fantastic owners, had a place available by chance. Made us very welcome and was a pleasure to have an extra night

    Stayed in February 2024

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