292 reviews
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$3006 Rodwiella Road, Rivonia , Johannesburg, 2128, South Africa
292 reviews
1/147
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sand River Guest House is a 4-star guest house tucked into Johannesburg’s Rivonia neighborhood. Address: 6 Rodwiella Road, Rivonia, South Africa. Located about 10.4mi from the city center, this retreat blends convenient access to the city with river-view charm.
Amenities sparkle with a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), and free Wifi. Room service, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk add convenience, while air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, balconies, terraces, and garden or river views boost comfort. Free on-site parking is available, with shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges), meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), and kid-friendly meals (extra charges) for special occasions. The property has 292 reviews.
Garden spaces, a sun deck, and river-view moments invite a relaxed, memorable stay in Rivonia.
Sand River Guest House invites travelers to tuck into Rivonia, a 4-star retreat where city convenience meets river-view charm. Nestled in Johannesburg’s Rivonia neighborhood, this property sits about 10.4mi from the city center, offering easy access to urban sights and a peaceful riverside vibe. Garden spaces, a sun deck, and river-view moments invite a relaxed, memorable stay.
Dining is anchored by Restaurant #1, showcasing a mix of ambiances—family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic—with menus spanning African, American, pizza, seafood, steakhouse, local, international, and grilled specialties. The outdoor pool is open all season and adults-only, while amenities include free on-site private parking, free Wi-Fi, room service, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. Balconies and terraces frame garden or river views, complementing the sense of space and light.
Practical perks include payment by Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club, or American Express (cash is not accepted). Extras such as shuttle service and airport transfers are available for a fee, along with meeting/banquet facilities and kid-friendly meals. A diverse range of accommodations is listed, including Double Room, Studio, Superior, Apartment, and Holiday homes, all non-smoking and designed to maximize comfort with features like air conditioning and river or garden views. With 292 reviews, this Rivonia gem offers a lively, comfortable base for exploring Johannesburg’s river-side scene.
Closest airports
O.R. Tambo International Airport
11.8miLanseria International Airport
11.9miWonderboom Airport
29.3miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
River view
Patio
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Balcony
Bathtub
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Studio, 2 Bed
325 sqft
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Microwave
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In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with river views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Holiday, 4 Bed, 3 Bedroom
970 sqft
Kitchen
Balcony
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this holiday home also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.
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Economy, 1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Flat-screen TV
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This double room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, an electric kettle and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room - 1 Bed
270 sqft
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Microwave
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This double room provides a pool with a view. The fully equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
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Economy Double Room
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Studio
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
325 sqft
River view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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Superior
1 Double Bed
Flat-screen TV
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Superior, Double, Garden View
1 Double Bed
Flat-screen TV
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3 Bedroom
Kitchen
Balcony
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Luxury
325 sqft
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Apartment
430 sqft
Free wifi
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8.5
292 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Nthabeleng
10
March 2025
The room was quite spacious, there was this fresh smell in the room and the facilities were on point. Will definitely book there again. There place is so serene I was able to meditate in the morning, outside. The food was tasty, the chef was also welcoming and very helpful. I had confused dates and I was accommodated quite quickly and in a professional manner. The guesthouse makes their own soaps and lotion and the cinnamon and rooibos smell was just perfect. The place offers a spa and also you have access to DSTV, Netflix, showmax and YouTube.
Everything was absolutely perfect
Sanguita
9.1
August 2024
The chef is great, only ate the toasted sandwich with cheese, pesto and mushroom and the coffee is great, also the staff are the best ever!!! Always supportive and ready to assist me as the customer. This is my place of peace and serenity.
I think an extra blanket for the cold nights - temperature just dropped Just a suggestion but would you consider adding a sauna?
Melissa-lee
9.1
June 2023
The facility was beautiful, cozy, room was a good size, well stocked and pleasantly clean. Staff was accomodating, friendly, smart and kind. The river was a cherry on the cake!! As well as how close it is to many surrounding restaurants etc.
The booking included free breakfast. We chose Sand River guest house for that particular reason above other lodges. But we were told breakfast was just cereal, coffee and toast and that if we wanted extras we had to pay extra R100 per person. I wouldn't mind that from the get go but i didnt like false advertisement of 'free breakfast' when it wasnt really a complete breakfast. Rather state that its an imcomplete or light breakfast.
Sonnette
10
May 2023
I was very impressed with their attention to detail, my personal request for the room was done with care and at no extra cost. The staff are beyond friendly and accommodating. The room was just perfect, it was clean and tidy and very cozy. Even though we had a storm outside we barely noticed it. The bathroom is spacious and very clean. I love the small shampoo and shower gel bottles. The garden was so beautifully lush and green and it is so tranquil to go sit next to the river. It was truly an amazing experience for my boyfriend and I. We will most definitely be going back very soon. The price was also amazingly affordable and it really felt like we were no where near the city. I would recommend this guesthouse to each and every person i know.
Renato
8.2
August 2023
Despite an error between the type of room booked on Booking.com compared to their system, they made every effort to provide the room as expected from the Booking.com confirmation. I really appreciated their efforts with this.
The fact that there was a discrepancy between what room was confirmed on Booking.com compared to what was confirmed on their system.
Kelly
10
November 2023
The nature around the Guest house. It was very clean with good breakfast.
The Charles guy he isn't friendly n doesn't know directions. Not fluent in English. Try to hire people who at least know 3 languages . English being one of them coz when there's language barrier you get frustrated a lot. More especially when you are in Tourist Industry
Luka
9.1
June 2025
Nature. Our broken aircon was replaced by an oil heater. Thank you for that. Spacious bedroom and bathroom.
The shower door leaked. The bathroom window couldn’t close. It would be nice to have a shower mat.
Emilyg82
8.2
February 2023
The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially Charles. He came to my rescue, charging my phone during load shedding.
The aircon was leaking on my head and the generator only powers the lights. In this day and age you need to be able to function as normal even during load shedding as a result it was uncomfortable not being able to use the aircon and inconvenient not to be able to use the iron or charge my phone.
Chirambo
10
July 2024
The safe and tranquil environment. In addition the service was super & staff were helpful and friendly.
The AC wasn’t working properly. However a backup heater was provided.
Anonymous
8.2
July 2023
Very safe and the staff were so friendly and supportive.
Some of the guests were talking to loud as seemed to not be aware of the need to help the place being a common quite for all, staff should be able to remind everyone of this need.
Attractions
Liliesleaf
1.2miHillbrow Tower
9.3miConstitution Hill
9.5miNewtown
10.5miWorkers' Museum
10.6miSAB World of Beer
10.6miApartheid Museum
13.2miMandela House
16.1miAha Lesedi Cultural Village
18.8miSoweto
18.9miVoortrekker Monument
20miCradle of Humankind
20.6miUnion Buildings
23.7miHarties Aerial Cableway
26.2miHartbeespoort Dam
26.5miAttractions
Liliesleaf
1.2miHillbrow Tower
9.3miConstitution Hill
9.5miNewtown
10.5miWorkers' Museum
10.6miSAB World of Beer
10.6miApartheid Museum
13.2miMandela House
16.1miAha Lesedi Cultural Village
18.8miSoweto
18.9miVoortrekker Monument
20miCradle of Humankind
20.6miUnion Buildings
23.7miHarties Aerial Cableway
26.2miHartbeespoort Dam
26.5miAirports
O.R. Tambo International Airport
11.8miLanseria International Airport
11.9miWonderboom Airport
29.3miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Kitchenware
River view
Patio
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Garden
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Back massage
Couples' massage
Foot massage
Full-body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Pool view
River view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Child policies
Children over 12 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
Diners Club,
American Express,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
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