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title: "Riverlodge Backpackers, Cape Town | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★★
# Riverlodge Backpackers

Maitland Garden Village, Cape Town, South Africa

7.5 ·  Good 8 reviews ·  #279 #279 of 344 in Cape Town ·  3.7 Location score
## About Riverlodge Backpackers

Riverlodge Backpackers is a hostel in Maitland Garden Village, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 8 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 6.7 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 23

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 1923

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road. [riverlodge.co.za](http://www.riverlodge.co.za/)

## How Riverlodge Backpackers scores

Better rated than 20% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **7.5**
-   Location **3.7**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pinelands Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Circles & Cycles160 m
-   Raapenberg Bird Sanctuary1.0 km
-   Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope1.2 km
-   South African Astronomical Observatory1.3 km
-   Cape Town Museum of Childhood1.8 km
-   Cape Academy of Dramatic Art1.9 km

## Riverlodge Backpackers: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Riverlodge Backpackers. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hostel's airport transfer services. Discover the wonders of Cape Town with ease by utilizing the services provided by car hire and shuttle. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's tours. During chilly days and evenings, the hostel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Riverlodge Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer towels to enhance your experience. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hostel. Create unforgettable moments with your fellow voyagers just steps away, at hostel's bar and nightclub, for a delightful evening together. At Riverlodge Backpackers, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. Do you excel in cooking? Prepare your personal dishes on-site at hostel's BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.

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## Questions about Riverlodge Backpackers

### How do guests rate Riverlodge Backpackers?

Riverlodge Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 8 reviews, which is better than 20% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverlodge Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Riverlodge Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Riverlodge Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Riverlodge Backpackers have?

Riverlodge Backpackers has 23 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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