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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Rivierbos Guesthouse

Krigeville, Stellenbosch, South Africa

8.6 ·  Very good 32 reviews ·  #32 #32 of 45 in Stellenbosch ·  7.2 Location score
## About Rivierbos Guesthouse

Rivierbos Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Krigeville, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 32 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking. It is 560 m from the centre of Stellenbosch. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 24 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 29

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## How Rivierbos Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 23% of hotels in Stellenbosch

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Public transport **6.6**

Stellenbosch average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **76**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **73**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<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 station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stellenbosch Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">780 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 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="">24 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">53 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="">Stellenbosch</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Toy Museum370 m
-   NG Kerkargief Stellenbosch590 m
-   Village Museum650 m
-   Rupert Museum750 m
-   Stellenbosch Museum Friends790 m
-   Stellenbosch University Museum800 m

## Rivierbos Guesthouse: in detail

At Rivierbos Guesthouse, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Amenities at shuttle offered by Rivierbos Guesthouse simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Stellenbosch. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hotel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the dry cleaning service and laundry service provided at Rivierbos Guesthouse. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Rivierbos Guesthouse with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. At Rivierbos Guesthouse, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. At Rivierbos Guesthouse, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the hotel, a wide range of enjoyable activities ensures that there's never a dull moment during your visit. Don't miss out on the easily reachable beach in the vicinity. At Rivierbos Guesthouse, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

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## Questions about Rivierbos Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Rivierbos Guesthouse?

Rivierbos Guesthouse has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 32 reviews, which is better than 23% of rated hotels in Stellenbosch.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Rivierbos Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Rivierbos Guesthouse include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Rivierbos Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, Rivierbos Guesthouse has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Rivierbos Guesthouse?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Rivierbos Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 24 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Rivierbos Guesthouse have?

Rivierbos Guesthouse has 12 rooms on 2 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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