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Rio Guesthouse and Lodge

Guest House

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 28 reviews for Rio Guesthouse and Lodge
Cleanliness
3.6/5
Service
3.9/5
Location
3.8/5
Safety
3.7/5
Value for money
3.3/5
Noluthando D - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Noluthando D
With partner

It was good value for money.

My stay was great and the place is very welcoming. Just a few suggestions: 1. Please add side lamps to the rooms that sleep two and are without a shower. Without a side lamp, the room becomes completely dark as there is no window. 2. Try to professionalise your hostess a bit more, some uniform standard maybe all black. She was a lovely host, very polite and helpful but a bit too informal and can dress a bit better.

Delete D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delete D
Individual traveller

I enjoyed my stay and I will surely recommend.

So clean and I enjoyed the stay.

Merle G - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Merle G
Individual traveller

Ligging is perfek.

Die een nag was ok, die bed/matrass is nie meer so gemaklik nie.

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Location is perfect.

The one night was ok, the bed/mattress is no longer so comfortable.

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Bishop M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bishop M
Family with young children

It was a home away from home, very caring staff.

I really appreciated the stay. The staff were welcoming, from cleaners to the main man, who was so helpful and very open and caring.

Lance S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lance S
With friends

Awesome.

Stay was awesome. Safe. Friendly staff.

Gerald M - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerald M
Large group

Het dit baie geniet, kliëntediens is tops.

Absolute genot en dis ideaal en veilig.

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Really enjoyed it, customer service is top notch.

Absolute pleasure and it's ideal and safe.

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Marinette V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Marinette V
With friends

Ek sal definitief weer daar bly vir die goeie kliëntediens wat ook gebied word.

Die verblyf daar was baie gemaklik en die kliëntediens deur was heeltemal uitstekend.

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I will definitely stay there again for the good customer service that is also offered.

The stay there was very comfortable and the customer service through was absolutely excellent.

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Rinalda D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Rinalda D
Individual traveller

Vir een aand is dit lekker slaapplek. Wellington by ontvangs is wonderlik.

Baie lekker gebly sou net wou venster in kamer hê. Baie stil en rustig.

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For one night it is a nice place to sleep. Wellington at reception is great.

Very nice stay, would only like to have a window in the room. Very quiet and peaceful.

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Keith L - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Keith L
Individual traveller

The accommodation was exactly what was needed for the trip to Cape Town.

The guesthouse was conveniently situated and I enjoyed the stay.

Charl D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charl D
Individual traveller

Nuttig.

Rio is 'n skoon en netjiese backpackers, niks luuks nie, maar behulpsame staf (wat gratis parkering vir my kar gereël het, my verlore goedere vir my gevind en terugbesorg het, ens.) en fantastiese ligging by Greenmarket Square. Ideaal vir iemand wat net daar wil slaap, niks meer nie. Probeer die fantastiese Basaar eetplek reg oorkant Rio se voordeur vir billike en heerlike kos - al die Kaapstad plaaslikes hang daar uit.

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Useful.

Rio is a clean and tidy backpackers, nothing fancy, but helpful staff (who arranged free parking for my car, found and returned my lost goods for me, etc.) and fantastic location at Greenmarket Square. Ideal for someone who just wants to sleep there, nothing more. Try the fantastic Bazaar eatery right opposite Rio's front door for reasonable and delicious food - all the Cape Town locals hang out there.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Ngiyani M - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ngiyani M
With friends

See stars.

Not what I expected it to be.

Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller

Peaceful night on a good bed and bedding in the city center and feeling safe.

Wellington is the heartbeat of Rio. He makes your stay pleasant and helps with everything and on his post. No smoking is ignored by guests which is an unpleasant experience. The room is very basic. And think the stay for what it offers was not justified. Better kitchen facilities can be used or each room has its own kettle and cutlery which can help.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
Anonymous Guest - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Awethu N - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Awethu N
With friends

Very bad.

I wasn't happy at all, especially with the beds. They are not comfortable, they are too loose. In the toilet, there's no toilet paper. The bathroom has cold water. The fridge was off, and even their heater wasn't working.

Anonymous Guest - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

We needed a place to sleep close to the Castle.

The bed was clean, comfortable, no parking, very busy street. This is cbd. No windows in room. Shared toilets with no door on bathrooms. Obscure characters left in other rooms. Not feeling safe for my teenagers. Rather a motel room than a lodge. Owner was helpful and friendly, speaks no Afrikaans. It is in central Cape Town, close to Kasteel. Streets feel safe.

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Gloria S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Gloria S
Individual traveller

Very bad.

Accommodation was very bad, there were no windows with no air-conditioning. I had to look for another place to stay.

Saun H - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Saun H
With partner

Good, safe and excellent.

The staff was nice to assist me with everything.

Dali M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dali M
With partner

Warm, secure and welcoming.

See stars.

Joceline N - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joceline N
Family with teenagers

Gerieflike plekkie.

Oulike plekkie. Het net 1 aand oornag maar dit was gerieflik. Wellington was baie behulpsaam en inboek het seepglad verloop. Hy was bereid gewees om ons vroeër te akkommodeer as die inboektyd. Sal net voorstel dat daar miskien verwarmer in kamer gesit word. Die Kaapse winter is geniepsig.

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Comfortable place.

Cute little place. Only stayed 1 night but it was comfortable. Wellington was very helpful and check-in went smoothly. He was willing to accommodate us earlier than the check-in time. Would only suggest that maybe a heater is put in room. The Cape winter is mild.

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Pieter M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter M
Individual traveller

Lovely. Wellington (receptionist) is the most welcoming figure around and always willing to help.

Close to almost anything you could want. Paired with friendly services, it's well worth spending a night here.

Amber A - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Amber A
With friends

It was great.

We had a nice stay, but paying for accidentally bleeding through on the sheets is not right.

Themba M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Themba M
Individual traveller

I really enjoyed staying at Rio Guesthouse, rooms were clean and everything was in order.

It was nice staying at Rio Guesthouse.

Martin B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Martin B
Individual traveller

Kon nie veel rus nie.

Geraas vanaf die straat en baie dun gordyne voor die venster. Sigaretrook in die kamer van persone wat op die balkon rook. Veral in die aand.

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Couldn't rest much.

Noise from the street and very thin curtains in front of the window. Cigarette smoke in the room of persons who smoke on the balcony. Especially in the evening.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Not nice.

Room offered did not have any window, television out of order due to renovation. Maybe suitable for a quick overnight stay if you arrive late in the Cape and just looking for a bed to sleep on.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
On business
Wynoma V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Wynoma V
Individual traveller

Nie wat ek verwag het nie.

Geen koffie of tee beskikbaar nie. Nie 'n veilige area vir enkelreisigers nie. Waterdruk van die stort was pateties. TV het nie gewerk nie.

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Not what I expected.

No coffee or tea available. Not a safe area for single travelers. Water pressure from the shower was pathetic. TV didn't work.

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  • Capacity: 22 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 115 Longmarket Street, Cape Town, 8000, Western Cape
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