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# Moonriver Guesthouse

Dive into adventure with water sports or unwind by the pool. Enjoy a stress-free stay with round-the-clock assistance.

## Photo gallery for Moonriver Guesthouse

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![Restaurant - Moonriver Guesthouse (Upington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/ea36243a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

At Moonriver Guesthouse, discover a charming retreat with an outdoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take part in thrilling water skiing and fishing activities.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

## Popular amenities

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

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

### View all photos for Luxury Room

![Luxury Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/134ec9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Luxury Room

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Minibar (some free items)

Plasma TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Honeymoon Room

![Honeymoon Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/f8bcac1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Honeymoon Room

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Minibar (some free items)

Plasma TV

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Presidential Room

![Presidential Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/b74aebb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Presidential Room

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Minibar (some free items)

Plasma TV

Separate bathtub and shower

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Room (Spa)

![Room (Spa) | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/be119a1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Room (Spa)

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Minibar (some free items)

Plasma TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Family Room

![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/a8f554d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Room

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Minibar (some free items)

Plasma TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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## About the area

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08 Murray, Avenue, Upington, Northern Cape, 8801

#### What's nearby

- Kalahari-Oranje Museum \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Sirkel \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Kalahari Mall \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km
- Harry Surtie Hospital \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 km
- Gordonia Hospital \- 2 min drive \- 2.5 km

#### Getting around

- Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min walk
- ‪The Red Ox - ‬16 min walk
- ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Panarottis - ‬3 min drive

## About this property

### Moonriver Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse

Consider a stay at Moonriver Guesthouse and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Enjoy onsite activities like water skiing and fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

- An outdoor pool
- Free self parking
- A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
- 1 meeting room, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance

Room features

All guestrooms at Moonriver Guesthouse include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
- Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
- 32-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
- Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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## 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 self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking

### 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

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- 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

- No elevator

### 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: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: ZAR 300

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### 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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### 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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

### National rating

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Moonriver Guesthouse have a pool?

### Is Moonriver Guesthouse pet-friendly?

### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at Moonriver Guesthouse?

### What time is check-out at Moonriver Guesthouse?

### Does Moonriver Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

### Where is Moonriver Guesthouse located?

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## Reviews

## Moonriver Guesthouse Reviews

8.0

### Very good

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Amenities

### 10

Staff & service

### 6.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

Feb 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Sehr schöne Aussicht über den Fluss, Personal sehr hilfsbereit, aber Frühstückskaffee verbesserungswürdig, sonst alles ok

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

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