Title: Moonriver Guesthouse Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Moonriver Guesthouse Guesthouse in Upington with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Luxury Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](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) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/029db792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room (Spa) | Jetted bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/8dbd68d2.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. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take part in thrilling water skiing and fishing activities. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Breakfast included - Room service - Pet-friendly - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 15 - Oct 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=38834860&PinnedHotelID=38834860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Luxury Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/e5eb66c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Minibar (some free items) Plasma TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Honeymoon Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/1897aa01.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 bath and shower Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Presidential Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/8aa4a31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Minibar (some free items) Plasma TV Separate bath and shower Private bathroom Jetted bath - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Room (Spa) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/612f2728.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 Jetted bath Hairdryer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Family Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38840000/38834900/38834860/501181ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Minibar (some free items) Plasma TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUpington-Hotels-Moonriver-Guesthouse.h38834860.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 - 0.5 miles - Sirkel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Kalahari Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Orange River Cellars - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Upington Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles #### Getting around - Upington (UTN) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min walk - ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Mcdonalds - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Moonriver Guesthouse Upscale guest house Consider a stay at Moonriver Guesthouse and take advantage of free English breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Enjoy on-site activities, such as waterskiing 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and outdoor furniture - Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and 1 meeting room Room features All guest rooms at Moonriver Guesthouse include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). More conveniences in all rooms include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers - 32-inch plasma TVs with premium channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=36300886&PinnedHotelID=36300886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool 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 £99 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=13305211&PinnedHotelID=13305211&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 7.6 Good 40 reviews £65 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=26591&PinnedHotelID=26591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Suite | Living area | TV](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 £78 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&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 transport - 24-hour return 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 lift ### 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## 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 (return) - Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 70 (return), (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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 organisation. ### 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? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and Sirkel. Harry Surtie Hospital and Gordonia Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? 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