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8.2

146 reviews

The Riverhouse Guesthouse

The Riverhouse Guesthouse

8 Drummond Road, Estcourt, 3310, South Africa

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Pet Friendly

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

The Riverhouse Guesthouse

Discover The Riverhouse Guesthouse, a 3-star bed and breakfast in Estcourt, South Africa. Located at 8 Drummond Road, just 0.9mi from the city center, this riverside retreat blends cozy comfort with scenic views. Enjoy river or garden vistas, plus leisure spaces like a sun deck, terrace, and a welcoming patio for relaxed moments outdoors.

Guest-friendly details shine here: Pet Friendly (free), Private Parking (free), Wifi (free), and Parking On Site (free) keep stays easy, while Non-smoking rooms, Free toiletries, Kitchenware, and a Kitchenette add practical comforts. Outdoor spaces include a picnic area, barbecue, garden, and a sun deck, with options for golf (extra charges) and racquetball (extra charges) for a bit of active fun.

Located in Estcourt, the property sits at 8 Drummond Road and is well-situated for exploring the area, about 0.9mi from the city center. The guesthouse has 146 reviews, reflecting a broad range of guest experiences. This three-star destination pairs river and garden views with convenient on-site amenities, inviting travelers to settle in and explore.

Set along the river and framed by garden views, the Riverhouse Guesthouse offers a relaxed, riverside retreat in Estcourt. Located at 8 Drummond Road, it sits roughly 0.9mi from the city center, making it easy to explore downtown and beyond. Outdoor spaces invite leisurely moments—take a sun deck, step onto the terrace, or linger on the welcoming patio with a breeze off the water.

Practical comforts abound: pets are welcome on request at no extra charge, and free on-site parking plus private parking keeps vehicles close at hand, along with free Wi-Fi. Inside, non-smoking rooms come with free toiletries, kitchenware, and a kitchenette for simple self-catering. The grounds include a picnic area, barbecue, and garden, with golf and racquetball available for an extra fee.

Several room configurations suit different needs, including Deluxe, Queen, King, Garden View, and Family options. Payments are Visa or Mastercard only, with cash not accepted. For travelers seeking a friendly, easy-going base near Estcourt’s sights, this riverside oasis blends comfort with convenience.

Closest airports

Pieter Maritzburg

54mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Rooms

Deluxe Queen Room - single occupancy in The Riverhouse Guesthouse

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Deluxe, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

485 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe King Room - single occupancy in The Riverhouse Guesthouse

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Deluxe, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Family Room with Garden View - single occupancy in The Riverhouse Guesthouse

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Family, Garden View, Single Use

3 Twin Beds

805 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Kitchenware

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Deluxe, Double, Garden View

1 Double Bed

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View - single occupancy in The Riverhouse Guesthouse

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Deluxe, Garden View, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

700 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower - single occupancy in The Riverhouse Guesthouse

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Deluxe, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

485 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

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Family, Garden View

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Deluxe

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Standard Room

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Guest reviews

8.2

146 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Isabel

10

May 2025

What a gem of a place. We look for three things when booking a place - secure parking for our motorcycles, a hot shower and a comfortable bed. This has all three of those. The nights are chilly but there was a heater in the room and an electric blanket in the bed. The host was super helpful and friendly and cooked us a wonderful steak supper. Breakfast was also very good. A lovely garden we could walk around in. A lovely stay.

Nothing. It was all good.

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Tanya

9.1

September 2024

We had spent 32 hours in the snow . I called Karen at 8. I explained our situation. She made a plan. Our room was ready by 11. Thank you, Karen . We were able to shower and sleep, which was long overdue at that point. The most beautiful birds in the beautiful garden helped us relax . Karen and her team are caring, understanding, and serve to please. Bless you 🙏

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Marietta

8.2

February 2024

Thank you Karen for moving us to a bigger room which was larger, more comfortable and clean. There are some renovations done in the lounge but it was quiet as soon as workers left. We had a delicious curry for dinner and a tasty breakfast. We enjoyed walks through the lovely green garden and sat outside on the patio listening to the birds in the riverbush.

There was nothing we didnt like.

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Natasha

10

January 2025

The breakfast and location was very well presented and positioned. The response from the staff was excellent. Customer excellence is top of their strategy. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Not applicable. All was perfect and nothing to improve on.

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Prof

10

October 2024

The host went out of her way to keep us informed regarding access of regional roads. They prepared a very nice dinner and breakfast. Rooms had access to many DSTV channels. They were truly very helpful and friendly - much recommended. Safe parking for my vehicle on the premises.

Not much.

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Lukhun

9.1

July 2023

It had a very home-like feeling, the rooms were good and the service especially so. Really enjoyed the warm blankets during the winter season and place was clean and organized

I believe one of the showers in the opposite room 3 had an issue with blending temperatures between hot and cold, meaning it was either very hot or very cold. But the rest of them were good

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Phiwokuhle

10

July 2024

They warm up the room for you, they also switch on the electric blanket, the bed was nice and warm when we got there,the breakfast was also nice,the owner of the place is super friendly and really made us to feel at home.

Nothing

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Thembi

8.2

January 2023

The cleanliness and the location. The host Kethiwe was very welcoming at that late hour of the evening, and friendly. She also looked after us and served us breakfast. Worked till lare and woke up early to serve us.

The room I was in was a bit small and did not have enough space for movement. Wish the bathroom mirror was slightly bigger than what you have and wish there was a vanity in the bathroom to put things while cleaning up and applying makeup.

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Brechta

8.2

April 2025

Good for a short stay, neat and clean. Breakfast was amazing! Needs a bit of care and I wasn’t sure if I could open windows or not. Must be very hot in summer without air conditioning

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Michael-james

9.1

June 2025

I didn't have time for it. Location was amazing.

The remote in the outside room was a bit of an issue, but I was mostly on my laptop so it didn't matter.

Points of Interest Around The Riverhouse Guesthouse

Airports

Pieter Maritzburg

54mi

Amenities of The Riverhouse Guesthouse

Pet Friendly

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Stay rules - The Riverhouse Guesthouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property