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Moonriver Guesthouse

Property class: 4

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An indoor dining area with patterned chairs and a view of a sunset through large windows.
A reception area with a red wall, a reception desk, a television, and various framed certificates and awards.
A brown leather armchair with a blue patterned pillow, a wooden desk with a coffee pot, a vase with flowers, and a framed leaf artwork on the wall.
A patio with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a sliding glass door with curtains.
A four-poster bed with a white and red blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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08 Murray, Avenue, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801
  • Place, Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sirkel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a balcony.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, a red carpet, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Honeymoon Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Spa)

A four-poster bed with a checkered bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with green walls and wooden trim.

Room (Spa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Minibar (some free items), in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A four-poster bed with a dark finish, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall clock, and a small refrigerator.

Executive Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Upington

With a stay at Moonriver Guesthouse in Upington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Sirkel. .This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Harry Surtie Hospital and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gordonia Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sirkel - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kalahari Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Upington Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bi Lo Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cho-o-latta Cafe & restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Moonriver Guesthouse

Moonriver Guesthouse offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. 32-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Upington guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: ZAR 300

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 28 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed with a deposit of ZAR 300 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 70 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 70 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 18 years old)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 300 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Moonriver Guesthouse Upington

Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse

Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse Upington

Moonriver Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was big, clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. The deck overlooking the river provided lovely views. The aircon was noisy. The lead on the coffee kettle could not reach the plug. I had to crawl under the desk and boil the water on the floor. It took about 5 minutes for hot water to reach the shower (which requires a degree in rocket science to figure out). The soap dispenser in the shower MIGHT be at a comfortable height for a person at least 2m tall, but for us normal people it was too high to use, so we had to place the soap dispenser on the shower floor, which is just as uncomfortable. The kitchen cannot follow simple instructions. I had to take the egg of my over priced breakfast back to the kitchen (the serving staff disappeared) and then they STILL did not cook it to my requirement. I won't be staying here the next time I am in Upington.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr schöne Aussicht über den Fluss, Personal sehr hilfsbereit, aber Frühstückskaffee verbesserungswürdig, sonst alles ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020