Riverlodge Backpackers

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River Lodge offers the best of both city and country living. A fantastic backpackers – self catering, clean & homely, high ceilings, wooden floors – cozy in winter, cool in summer.

In our large spacious kitchen you can indulge in your favourite pastimes, chilling at the bar, lazing by the fireplace, prepare your favourite meal while watching DSTV, or enjoy our spacious braai facilities. You can relax on the enormous stoep 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, ect.
We offer a range of accommodation: 2 bed, 4 bed, doubles and family rooms.
Configuration of sleeping facilities can be adapted to specific needs.

Camping facilities Ample parking for busses or your hired vehicle
Weekly B.B.Q's Hot showers Laundry Service
Info Centre Public phone Tour bookings
E-mail facilities Car rentals 24-hour security
2 min from public transport Bazz / Backpackers bus route pickups

We’ll pick you up free of charge from the airport and bus station
***Conditions Apply***
A minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights in a dorm or 3 consecutive nights in a double applies for free pick-up. Broken stays do not qualify. If your stay does not qualify you for the free pick-up, we will be happy to arrange an Airport shuttle at backpacker prices on your behalf. Trips to the airport are for your account; reception will book on your behalf.

1. The Lodge grants to the Guest the right to revoke the Contract at any time. In this respect, the following provisions shall apply:
i. Bookings for groups or individuals: cancellations made by the guest respectively on the part of the intermediary person or organization are free of charge up to 90 days before expected arrival. For cancellations made within 90 days prior to arrival the following cancellation fees apply; these fees also apply for bookings made within 90 days of expected arrival:
a. For Cancellations made 89 to 40 days before expected arrival, 30 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due.
b. For cancellations made 39 to 10 days before expected arrival, 50 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due
c. For cancellations made 9 to 1 day(s) before expected arrival, 100 per cent of the agreed-upon total price will be due.
d. Guests who either cancel on the day of their expected arrival or simply do not show up will be charged the agreed-upon total price in full.
e. Above cancellation conditions also apply if the number of persons is reduced at least 10 per cent within this period of time. A reduction of less than 10 per cent is free of charge 1 day prior to arrival.

Accommodation Information

We offer a range of accommodation: 2 bed, 4 bed, doubles and family rooms.
Configuration of sleeping facilities can be adapted to specific needs.

We have: 8 rooms sleeping 2 people each
7 rooms sleeping 4 each
2 double rooms
2 family rooms (double bed + double bunk)

All ablution, kitchen, lounges are communal.
We have BBQ facilities
We exchange foreign currency Euro, British Pound, US Dollars, ect.

Location Information

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.

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.

Wine lands Day Trip Peninsula Tours
Baz Bus Ticket Sales Abseiling Table Mountain
Guided Table Mountain Walks Car Hire
Great White Shark Cage Diving Aquarium Diving
Deep Blue Shark Diving Scuba Diving and more