The best available Specialty lodgings to stay near Stellenbosch

May 14, 2023 Flossie Demartino

Hiking trails and art galleries abound in Stellenbosch, but it's wine that takes center stage. More than 100 wine cellars, most open to the public, surround the oak-lined South African town, and tasting tours operate daily. Winter brings a four-day festival celebrating the local vintages. The historic town center houses the trading-post style shop Oom Samie se Winkel, the Neo-Gothic Moederkerk church, and museums dedicated to toys, military memorabilia, autos and early life on the Cape.
Restaurants in Stellenbosch

1. Clouds Wine & Guest Estate

Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch 7560 South Africa
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 679 reviews

Clouds Wine & Guest Estate

Situated on one of the world's most beautiful mountain passes, Clouds Wine and Guest Estate is one of the jewels of Helshoogte. The relatively small, private estate is a working farm that produces its own wines. It also offers premium guest accommodation that blends designer luxury with all the modcons. A stylish destination surrounded by incredible views, a stay at Clouds is difficult to forget.

Great and beautiful place to stay

Reviewed By Regina B

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Well located, with stunning views of the mountains. Right next to the Delaire Graff Estate. Modern decoration. Our room, on the side, was very nice, and spacious, with underfloor heating. The hotel was empty. Just our room and one more. I did not like it because we had a feeling of a little bit of isolation. Very good breakfast. However, two points left to be desired: 1. The receptionists seemed a little inexperienced. Maybe because the hotel was empty, the main employees were off....I don´t know for sure ....They weren't very friendly. Any question I made the feeling I had is that I was bothering.... not usual in a luxury hotel. 2. Every night below our room it seems that a machine started to work. At first I thought it was some kind of maintenance that they were doing at the hotel at dawn, taking advantage of the fact that it was empty - which would be disrespectful to us who were there but then I think it was a boiler or something like that was activated in the middle of the night and It made a lot of noise in our room. As a light sleeper, I woke up every night. This is one point that would make me not recommend the hotel. However, overall the hotel is beautiful, in a prime location. We checked out at 4 am and they provided us with breakfast to take away, which was very nice of them.

2. Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate

Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Excellent
41%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 192 reviews

Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate

Brenaissance (n): Derived from Breytenbach & the French ‘renaissance’, meaning ‘new beginnings’. A place of new journeys that lead to reinvention & adventure. Deep within the heart of the Devon Valley, a mere stone’s throw away from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, lies Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate. A place of new beginnings, this serene & evergreen estate is an established wine & cattle farm that boasts modern farm accommodation, a breath-taking venue & chapel, a highly acclaimed family restaurant & a top quality Boran cattle stud. Established in 2011, Brenaissance has earned a long-standing reputation for offering visitors, guests & bridal couples a truly memorable & exclusive Winelands experience. From premium wines & the finest local fare, to exclusive venue services & some of the Winelands’ most spectacular natural backdrops – this guest estate provides a tasting menu of the finer things in life. Brenaissance is renowned for its range of accommodation options, boasting contemporary decor with subtle farm touches. What used to be our historic “dorpshuisies” have been restored & refurbished into 8 exquisite Vineyard Suites & 1 spacious Honeymoon Suite, featuring breath-taking views of the valley from the “stoep”. In the middle of a small plum orchard, you’ll find our 6 Orchard Suites – the old labourers’ cottages that have been restored & renovated to exude elegance & understated farm luxury. Ranging from studios & 1-bedroom suites to the more spacious family cottages, each cottage has its own cast iron wood burning fireplace, mini private deck & braai area – not to mention fully equipped kitchen to accommodate longer stays. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to the Pool House & use of the pool, deck chairs & facilities.

Beautiful surroundings, peaceful space

Reviewed By khuddl285502

A lovely stay in a peaceful space. Breakfast was delicious, and ample. Room was comfortable and spacious. Aircon kept the room warm (visited in winter), and the view from the bed, out the door was lovely.

3. Weltevreden Estate

Welgevonden Road Cloetesville, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Excellent
59%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 171 reviews

Weltevreden Estate

Fitted with period furniture the exquisitely refurbished Manor House at Weltevreden Estate offers guest accommodation at a world-class standard. There are four elevated bed chambers upstairs under a cosy thatched roof. Our beautiful renovated self-catering 2-bedroom farm cottage is the perfect place to unwind over a weekend or for long-term travel accommodation during your visit to the Winelands. The estate also boasts over a new, tastefully decorated and very spacious open plan cottage situated on the edge of the river.

Cape winery Gem

Reviewed By kstens731471

Weltevreden estate is a small but beautifull Cape Wine farm full of bygone charm. The views are delightfull as you walk around thier Charming garden full of art and it is so peacefull to sit on the terrace with a book and enjoy the surroundings. The rooms are old school charm and set in the eves of the thatch. I did find mine a little dark, even though it was a glorious sunny day outside,with such a small window and I would have liked more space to get ready at the sink and dressing table and a decent size mirror but I really enjoyed my stay. A great restaurant on site (for lunch and breakfast only)with fabulous food and service and wifi worked well. Altogether I really enjoyed my stay.

4. Wink Quivertree

2 Faure Street, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Wink Quivertree

Overnight Stay

Reviewed By SirEvan

Needed a night away from the usual grind and Wink Quivertree suited me well. Well appointed room. Illse and Celestino was amazing from booking to check out. Thank you so much. Bed was very comfortable and the wifi fast. Thank you for the voucher. You will definitely see me again.

5. Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate

Devon Valley Road, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Excellent
41%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 192 reviews

Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate

Brenaissance (n): Derived from Breytenbach & the French ‘renaissance’, meaning ‘new beginnings’. A place of new journeys that lead to reinvention & adventure. Deep within the heart of the Devon Valley, a mere stone’s throw away from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, lies Brenaissance Wine & Stud Estate. A place of new beginnings, this serene & evergreen estate is an established wine & cattle farm that boasts modern farm accommodation, a breath-taking venue & chapel, a highly acclaimed family restaurant & a top quality Boran cattle stud. Established in 2011, Brenaissance has earned a long-standing reputation for offering visitors, guests & bridal couples a truly memorable & exclusive Winelands experience. From premium wines & the finest local fare, to exclusive venue services & some of the Winelands’ most spectacular natural backdrops – this guest estate provides a tasting menu of the finer things in life. Brenaissance is renowned for its range of accommodation options, boasting contemporary decor with subtle farm touches. What used to be our historic “dorpshuisies” have been restored & refurbished into 8 exquisite Vineyard Suites & 1 spacious Honeymoon Suite, featuring breath-taking views of the valley from the “stoep”. In the middle of a small plum orchard, you’ll find our 6 Orchard Suites – the old labourers’ cottages that have been restored & renovated to exude elegance & understated farm luxury. Ranging from studios & 1-bedroom suites to the more spacious family cottages, each cottage has its own cast iron wood burning fireplace, mini private deck & braai area – not to mention fully equipped kitchen to accommodate longer stays. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to the Pool House & use of the pool, deck chairs & facilities.

Beautiful surroundings, peaceful space

Reviewed By khuddl285502

A lovely stay in a peaceful space. Breakfast was delicious, and ample. Room was comfortable and spacious. Aircon kept the room warm (visited in winter), and the view from the bed, out the door was lovely.

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