Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Lift / Elevator
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location close to beach and attractions
Friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Some rooms described as exceptional and well-equipped
Lavita Spa praised
Coffee shop / cafe with good food
Cleanliness noted by several guests
Good accessibility to local places
Value for money noted by a number of reviewers
Convenient setting for groups/friends and special occasions
Tasty breakfasts reported
Cons:
Reports of cockroaches (ground floor stay)
No Wi‑Fi / No parking mentioned by guests
Construction/lift renovation noise during stay
Room issues: small size, lack of expected sea view
Breakfast payment policy complaints (forfeited days)
Room comfort issues: smelly blanket, AC not cooling, poor door insulation
Bathroom problems: open shower layout, water on floor, slippery tiles, fluctuating shower temperature
Unfriendly reception and some poor restaurant service instances
Appliances problems reported (freezer not working)
Noise for rooms adjacent to reception / poor sound insulation

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Mixed reports: several guests praised general cleanliness, but there are concrete negative mentions (cockroaches on ground floor, smelly blanket, shower/water issues, ventilation/odour concerns and a non-working freezer) leading to a below-target cleanliness score.
Service
8.6
Generally praised staff across multiple languages (friendly, helpful, attentive), though there are isolated negatives (unfriendly reception, restaurant service issues); overall positive service impression.
Location
9
Consistently highlighted as a major strength (superb/proximity to beach, great accessibility, close to shops and attractions), warranting a strong rating.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: some guests called the room exceptional, while others reported small rooms, lack of expected sea view, noisy placements (next to reception), AC not cooling and layout issues (open shower), producing a modestly below-target score.
Amenities
8.4
Positive mentions for spa, coffee shop, venue facilities and well-equipped units; some negatives include no Wi‑Fi/parking for some guests and lift renovations, but overall amenities are viewed favorably.
Value for Money
8.3
Many guests felt the stay met expectations and budget, and one review explicitly called out value for money; isolated complaints (breakfast forfeiture) balance out to the target rating.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Cafe and breakfasts received positive comments (tasty breakfasts, good cafe food), though there were service issues in the restaurant and a complaint about breakfast payment policy, leaving a slightly above-average score.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall sentiment is positive with multiple glowing endorsements (fantastic, recommended, wonderful anniversary experience), tempered by some operational and room-specific issues; results in an above-target overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 15:28

Property Description

Beachfront Self-Catering Accommodation
Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Riviera Suites, located just steps away from Sea Point. Each fully equipped unit features a kitchenette, allowing you to savor your favorite dishes. Select rooms even offer a furnished balcony for alfresco dining with a view of the ocean.

Convenient Services and Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle service, and a tour desk to enhance your stay. The shuttle to V&A Waterfront right across the resort makes exploring the area a breeze.

Ideal Location and Accessibility
With Cape Town's city center a short drive away, Riviera Suites offers the perfect blend of relaxation and city life. Limited parking is available for your convenience, ensuring a stress-free stay. Book now for an unforgettable beach retreat at Riviera Suites.

Important information:

Renovation work will be done from Jun 1, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026
The following facilities will be closed:
Parking area
Elevator

Please note that the elevator and parking will be unavailable from (01 June 2026) to (01 October 2026). During this period, guests must use the stairs and outside parking).Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 648 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Tilly • solo_traveller • za
9
Best breakaway with friends
Pros:

Best location, lovely breakaway without traveling far.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Reouven • couple • fr
3
Pros:

Le personnel était très gentil, il n’y a rien à redire là-dessus

Cons:

Il y avait des cafards comme nous étions au rez-de-chaussée, il y avait des travaux qui faisaient un bruit interminable la journée ce qui nous a fortement dérangé. Le congélateur ne marchait pas. La VMC faisait un bruit horrible dans les toilettes.
Nous ne sommes pas contents

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Clarissa • couple • za
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
D
Danie • family_with_children • na
2
Pros:

No Wifi, No Parking,

Cons:

No Wife and No Parking

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
A
Abrahams • couple • za
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
W
Waldo • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nothemba • solo_traveller • za
9
I’ll definitely be back. The place more than met my expectations and budget
Pros:

The room was exceptional, so beautiful. Location was surprisingly wonderful, closer to my areas of interest. I just wish I came in summer, to enjoy the outdoors and facilities of the venue.

Cons:

The weather was just terrible that weekend. So, I need to visit and stay there when it’s not cold or raining

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
A
Azhar Kareem • extended_group • za
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
R
roy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Cafe good food staff friendly
Room very good all facilities we needed.
Great location
Good all round

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lungile Anthony • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
Z
Zubair • solo_traveller • za
4
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Staff at reception was unfriendly

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
M
mominul • extended_group • za
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
M
meda • solo_traveller • zw
8
Riveira cx
Pros:

The location is superb, stone throw to the beach

Cons:

The room was smaller and had no sea view contrary to expectation

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
S
Salmah • couple • za
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
T
Tshifhiwa • solo_traveller • za
5
Cons:

i didnt like the fact that i paid for breakfast for the entire stay but on days i couldnt have breakfast that money was not allocated to other days but was forfieted in full.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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abdulrahman • solo_traveller • sa
8
Pros:

موقع الفندق رائع جدا
الموظفين متعاونين
حجم الغرفه جيد لشخصين

Cons:

سكنت في الدور الأرضي كان عزل الابواب ضعيف حيث تسمع الأصوات الخارجيه

مكان الشاور مفتوح على الغرفه

واجهت مشكله مع المكيف المكيف لا يبرد .

لكن لحسن حظي ان الأجواء في كيب تاون بارده لذا عدت الامور على ما يرام .

الغرفه تحتاج تهويه اكثر

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
K
katzen • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
P
Pieter Ferreira • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Location,clean and friendly staff

Cons:

Service at restaurant not great

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
N
Nolan • solo_traveller • za
10
Fantastic
Pros:

The setting close to the beach, stores and restaurants.The unit contained everything we needed for our stay. The staff was great always willing to assist.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
A
Aumitha • solo_traveller • za
3
Pros:

The location is perfect

Cons:

Blanket was smelly. Shower temperature was changing whilst bathing. Water was coming onto the floor whilst taking a shower. Shower tiles were slippery

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee