River Manor | Cape Town Winelands Hotels

River Manor Highlights

Excellent boutique wine farms
Franschhoek, Stellensbosch and Paarl wine routes
Galleries, boutiques and art shops
Visit some of the cheesemakers of the valley
Visit historical sites

River Manor Boutique Hotel Information

Lodge type; Hotel
Location; Stellenbosch
Lodge size; 4 rooms
Recommended stay; 2-5 nights

Introduction

River Manor nestles quietly under Stellenbosch's ancient oaks beside a river, just two mins walk from the town's historic centre. South Africa's second oldest settlement, it is an ideal base for exploring the Western Cape and its renowned Winelands.

Just 30 mins from Cape Town, its calm ambience will lull you - as will River Manor's pampering spa.

For the more active, mountains, vineyards, golf & cheetahs await. Breathtaking golf and hiking are just ten mins drive away - as are Stellenbosch's 100 or so wine farms.

The challenge is choosing, but River Manor has experts on hand with tailored tours to suit.

Rooms and Suites

All rooms at River Manor Boutique Hotel have been stylishly furnished with antiques in keeping with the theme "Colonial charm with a touch of Africa". Rooms are equipped with the necessary modern conveniences (TV with MNet, hairdryer, ceiling fan, wall safe, bar fridge, heating) and the luxuries of complimentary Port and Sherry trays along with soft towelling bathrobes.

Air conditioned rooms are available on request.

Cuisine and Wine

The Hotel offers a full English & Health Breakfast & there is a wide variety of restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops & bars close by.

There are many cafés & restaurants in the area: the 'Blue Orange' & 'Java Café' are a stroll away for coffee & light lunches, & there's a broad range of local restaurants to tempt you later.

Hotel Facilities

Secretarial services, including wireless ADSL, fax & telephone lines
Full English & Health breakfast in our dining rooms or on the terrace
Picnics & light lunches on request
A fully-stocked bar
Two comfortable lounges with fireplaces
A secluded balcony & two verandahs
Our resident Gingko Spa offering a full range of therapies & treatments (see Health & Wellness)
Two patios & two swimming pools with mountain views
Supermarkets, pharmacies, internet cafés, restaurants & coffee shops a few mins walk away in the centre of Stellenbosch (see Wine, Dine & - Dance for all the possibilities
Full taxi/touring/airport transfer services available
Afrikaans, English & basic French & German spoken

Nearby Activities

Explore Stellenbosch
Wine tasting
Eating out
Craft markets
Hikes
Mountain biking

Family Friendly

Families are most welcome.

Spa and Wellness

The Intimate Spa at River Manor overlooks one of our two swimming pools in a tranquil garden setting where a range of relaxing therapies is on offer.

Operated by professional spa managers, Gingko, a comprehensive choice of stress-relieving health, body and beauty treatments is available, making use of Theravine products - an extra-sensory vine-derived range unique to the Cape.

There are two treatment rooms with steam and spa facilities, including spa bath, wet treatments and body wraps.

Cape Town & Malaria Free

13 Days / 12 Nights

This 13-day self-drive safari explores all that the Cape Town and Cape Winelands region has to offer before heading off into the Malaria Free Game Reserves of the North Western area of South Africa; the Madikwe Game Reserve and Marakele National Park.

Cape Town, Wine & Whales

9 Days / 8 Nights

On this 9-day self-drive safari one gets to experience all that Cape Town has to offer, sip wines in the famous Franschhoek Valley, explore one of South Africa's oldest towns (Swellendam) and do some whale spotting in the coastal town of Hermanus. Visiting: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Swellendam, Hermanus.

Cape Town & Hermanus

6 Days / 5 Nights

A unique 6-day safari itinerary where one gets to explore all that the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Overberg have to offer. At your own leisurely pace taste wines, photograph penguins, spot a few whales and drive along some of the most scenic roads in the World. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus.

Effortless South Africa Safari

15 Days / 14 Nights

Explore South Africa on this 15 Day effortless safari. Take in all the highlights this country has on offer from the famous Kruger in the North to Natal's wildlife and beaches all the way down the Southern Cape coastline through the Garden Route end in Cape Town.

Cape Town to Knysna

9 Days / 8 Nights

9-day self-driving from Cape Town and ending in Knysna, explore all that this area of South Africa has to offer at your own pace. Take in Cape Town's scenic vistas, whale watching in Hermanus, mountain views in Swellendam and tropical forests in Knysna. Visiting: Cape Town, Hermanus, Swellendam, Knysna.