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About the Hotel

No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602
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Boutique hotel set in two historic manor houses with landscaped gardens and two swimming pools

Accommodation & Grounds

The hotel occupies two adjacent historic manor houses set in a landscaped garden with two swimming pools. Each of the 18 guest rooms is divided across four categories and features Cape antiques combined with contemporary furniture. The garden includes cascading water features, fruit trees, and direct access to hiking trails with mountain views.

Dining & Breakfast

Complimentary breakfast includes a cold buffet and made-to-order dishes served in the dining area overlooking the garden and pools. The hotel offers a bar serving wine and champagne, with snack bar and special diet menus available. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea with cake and a 24-hour coffee bar.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa offers treatments including full body massage, facial treatments, and couples massage in a room overlooking the two swimming pools. Spa packages include beauty services and waxing services. The outdoor swimming pools are surrounded by sun loungers and have a pool bar.

Location & Activities

The hotel lies on the banks of the Eerste River within walking distance of Stellenbosch University Botanical Gardens and The Rupert Museum. Guests are 5 minutes from the town center with its restaurants and wine tasting rooms. The hotel arranges tailor-made tours to explore the region and provides bicycle rental for bike tours.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and tour desk for booking local attractions. Airport shuttle and car hire are available upon request. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services are offered along with a shared lounge and terrace.

Highlights

Property: Two historic manor houses with two swimming pools and landscaped gardens

Rooms: 18 rooms across four categories with Cape antiques

Dining: Complimentary breakfast with cold buffet and made-to-order, afternoon tea, 24-hour coffee bar

Wellness: On-site spa with full body massage, facial treatments, and couples massage

Location: On banks of Eerste River, walking distance to botanical gardens and museum

Services: Tailor-made tours, airport shuttle, bicycle rental

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River Manor Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Loft Studio Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Room
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

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Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Hairdresser
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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River Manor Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection Location

No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602
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No 6-8 The Avenue, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7602
Nearby
Botanical Garden
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
1300 ft
Square
Die Laan
400 ft
Church
Moederkerk
600 ft
Winery
Stellenbosch Wine Routes
700 ft
Gallery
Absolut Art Gallery
900 ft
University
Coetzenburg Sport Center
900 ft
Gallery
Art On Church Gallery
1000 ft
Gallery
Gavin Collins Art Gallery
1000 ft
Gallery
Dyman Gallery
1000 ft
135 Bird Street
Ghetto Art Gallery
1200 ft
Gallery
Marze Botha Art Gallery
1300 ft
37 Ryneveld St
Erfurthuis
1600 ft
Gallery
Sasol Art Museum
1500 ft
Gallery
SMAC Gallery
1600 ft
Restaurants
Dora's
800 ft
2A Ryneveld Street
Stellenbosch Kitchen
1300 ft
Corner Dorp Street and Andringa Street
Helena's Restaurant
1500 ft
33 Church Street
Decameron Restaurant
1300 ft
50 Plein Street
De Warenmarkt
1400 ft
20 Ryneveld Street
Basic Bistro
1500 ft
31 Church Street
Katjiepiering Tea Garden Restaurant
1700 ft
Botanical Gardens Stellenbosch University
Java Cafe
1600 ft
7 Jan Katz Building Church Street
Oude Werf Restaurant
1500 ft
30 Church Street
Kraakvars
1800 ft
Simonsplein Centre 20 Plein Street
Getting around
City Centre
Stellenbosch6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Cape Town International (CPT)45 min  ·  18.6 mi
Train
Stellenbosch Train Station18 min  ·  5000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:30
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel River Manor Boutique By The Living Journey Collection provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Swahili, Xhosa
Number of rooms:
14
Former name
river manor boutique hotel and spa

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 375 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 688 reviews
9.0/10
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