Riverlodge Backpackers

In Pinelands' Oude Molen Eco Village, Riverlodge Backpackers is a short drive from Cape Town city centre and minutes from Cape Town International Airport. You're close to Newlands Stadium, University of Cape Town and Mowbray Golf Club. The lodge is an accredited Baz Bus stop with an on-site shuttle for easy city access.

A high‑ceilinged, wooden‑floor backpackers with a clean, homely vibe. Accommodation ranges from private doubles and family en‑suites to large dorms (including a 10‑bed dorm with its own showers). Huge communal kitchen, fireplace, big stoep, lawns with hammocks and a large secure campsite for vehicles and tents add city‑meets‑country character.

Garden and terrace, picnic and BBQ areas, bar/lounge, restaurant and coffee shop/café. Shared kitchen, tour/ticket desk, 24‑hour front desk, laundry and vending machine. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, area and airport shuttles (surcharge), free self‑parking and Baz Bus access on site.

Luggage storage, laundry and office services plus a staffed travel desk. Free self‑parking and airport shuttle options make transfers straightforward.

On‑site restaurant serves satisfying meals and the coffee shop/café offers snacks and quick bites. Wind down at the bar or cook in the large communal kitchen and BBQ area—perfect for self‑catering backpackers and family groups.