Title: Moonriver Guesthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse in Upington with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Luxury Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/e5eb66c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/8d75304a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Spa) | Jetted tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/8dbd68d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/029db792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/123e4b18.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. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Moonriver-Guesthouse.h38834860.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Moonriver-Guesthouse.h38834860.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.45786%2C21.24858&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DvhfDNlx5BsazpoUmnAAKGx95m0=) 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 - Orange River Cellars - 7 min drive - 5.5 km - Upington Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.3 km #### Getting around - Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min walk - ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬8 min walk - ‪El Shaddai - ‬4 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 outdoor furniture - 1 meeting room, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13305300/13305211/b3cd36d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Place Manor Upington - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews CA $157 CA $182 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=13305211&PinnedHotelID=13305211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73640000/73632500/73632442/fbcf4f17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upington INN Upington - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=73632442&PinnedHotelID=73632442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36310000/36300900/36300886/ebfabd66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Desert Palace Hotel & Casino Resort Upington - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26600/26591/c6d397f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Upington - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 41 reviews CA $102 CA $118 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=26591&PinnedHotelID=26591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/300/296/8945cb67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Oasis Upington - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 36 reviews CA $126 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=296&PinnedHotelID=296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101160000/101156800/101156726/87b95f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SleepOver Upington Upington - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=101156726&PinnedHotelID=101156726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### 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 - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - 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 ### 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? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Moonriver Guesthouse pet-friendly? > Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of ZAR 300 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Moonriver Guesthouse? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Moonriver Guesthouse? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 300 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Moonriver Guesthouse? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Moonriver Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 70 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Moonriver Guesthouse located? > Situated in Upington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Sirkel. Harry Surtie Hospital and Gordonia Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Moonriver Guesthouse Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 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 ### 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Miami](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels.d178286.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Deep River](https://www.expedia.ca/Deep-River-Hotels.d6341240.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Lane New York](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Park-Lane-Hotel.h2714.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Gatineau](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatineau-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6136959-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Tofino](https://www.expedia.ca/Tofino-Hotels.d6094955.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Best Western Strathmore Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Best-Western-Strathmore-Inn.h65912.Hotel-Information) > > [Griffintown Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Griffintown-Hotel.h49302662.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Terrace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Park-Terrace-Hotel-On-Bryant-Park.h16890002.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels.d178279.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Dublin (DUB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/dub/calgary-to-dublin) > > [Flights from Alberta (YQF) to Regina (YQR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqf/yqr/red-deer-to-regina) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/dxb/montreal-to-dubai) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fco/vancouver-to-rome) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/las/vancouver-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Buffalo (BUF) to Cleveland (CLE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/buf/cle/buffalo-to-cleveland) > > [Flights from Prince George (YXS) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxs/yyj/prince-george-to-victoria) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Edmonton International Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Edmonton-International-Airport.d6337367.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Valley of Fire State Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Valley-Of-Fire-State-Park-Overton.d6064349.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [Greece](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/67/Greece) ### General > [Visit Florida City](https://www.expedia.ca/Florida-City.dx8101)