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Alexandra Road, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
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Riverlodge Backpackers
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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I only stayed one night here, as a frequent traveler backpacking around many countries, I am used to traveling as cheap as possible. I was leaving very early the next morning to the airport, and wanted the cheapest backpackers around. Because I was leaving -very- early and had a suitcase, I decided to take my own room so I did... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I had a good hospitality in the Riverlodge Back packers. I like cooking and I am gratefull I got all I needed to cook food I longed to eat. I will always choose Riverlodge when I am in Cape Town. I have already recommended the place to many people, clubs, schools, relatives etc. I also like Pinelands because they is... More

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Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We needed accommodation for the Easter Weekend (2013) and I found Riverlodge on the internet and did a booking. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very friendly staff member at Reception and were shown to our room. Seeing that we were a family of 4, the room was a bit small, but very clean. The kitchen area (which is... More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Was very refreshing to have such a great welcome from Stacey after not getting much customer service from other hostels. Not only is the location convenient - 6 stops away from Cape Town and the station is a stone's throw away, but the kitchen facilites and rest areas are well kept and clean. The 2 Stacey's are always ready to... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Me and a friend stayed in a twin dorm for five nights in the middle of Feb. The room was rather small but as we spent most of the time we were there sitting in the common areas and in the garden with other guests, it didn't bother us. Everyone here was super friendly, especially the two Stacey's and the... More

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

A very pleasurable place with simple and authentic people. The place is quiet, always clean and very well maintained. Employees are always listening and advice you where to go. If you are just looking for a simple place to stay, Riverlodge Backpackers is made for you: a lovely place with lovely people and where life finally makes sense.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Myself and a team of 5 stayed for a week and it was a really nice place to stay, if you don't mind sleeping in close quarters. You meet a lot of different people from all over the world. And the kitchen is well equipped (no oven though), although sometimes cramped fridge space.

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De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

A good place to stay easy to find and travel from. I enjoyed my stay, found the public transport good, and access to and from the main highways very easy. There is a train station near the backpackers so its very easy to go to Capetown

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Bischofswiesen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

I spent here four nights during my jurney on the garden route.The rooms and the whole backpackers are very nice. There is a train station near the backpackers so its very easy to go to Capetown and back and a supermarket is only a ten minute walk away...! I enjoyed my stay very much.

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Pamplona, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Good hostel, reliable, sociable and well connected We have been in Riverlodge Backpackers. Has a very good price for the room. Clean, very quiet and good atmosphere. The large kitchen is very comfortable common for breakfast and dinner. With the train 50 meters from the hostel, get to the center of Cape Town in 10 minutes.We also conducted taxi services... More

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Also Known As:
Riverlodge Backpackers Cape Town, South Africa
Address: Alexandra Road, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #34 of 159 Speciality lodging in Cape Town Central
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Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Riverlodge Backpackers Hostel & budget self-catering accommodation is based in the Oude Molen Eco Village, Pinelands, just 10 kms from the Cape Town International Airport. The Cape Town City centre is only kms away. We are 2 min away from Pinelands railway station. Shuttle service to airport, city centre, etc available as well as scooter hire. The budget self-catering accommodation consists of single, double and dormitory rooms. Dream your tour and we'll design it for you. ... more   less 
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