We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated March 2024.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Comfortable beds. The Lanzerac is situated on a private wine estate in the Jonkershoek Valley, surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains. It has a spa, two outdoor pools and one heated indoor pool. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with a satellite TV. Each has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and under floor heating. Relaxing massages and a variety of beauty treatments are available at The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, which features 8 private treatment rooms. It also has a sauna, steam room and a fitness room. A continental buffet and and hot breakfast options are served in the morning. The Deli offers home-made jams, freshly baked produce, cheese and charcuterie platters and picnic baskets. The Manor Kitchen serves classical dinners with contemporary influences and light meals can be enjoyed at the pub-style Taphuis restaurant. The Craven Lounge offers drinks, wines, spirits and craft beers in a relaxed environment with a fireplace and tapas menu. There is a working winery on site, offering guests a complimentary wine tasting and cellar tour.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT boutique hotels in Stellenbosch.
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in the middle of a working wine farm, amidst the rolling Stellenbosch hills, Asara Wine Estate & Hotel offers a tranquil ambience and features a heated swimming pool with sun loungers. The spacious and stylishly decorated rooms at Asara each have their own balcony or terrace, opulent bathroom and 5-star room amenities. Guests can enjoy formal dining at the seasonal Taste restaurant and casual bistro-style meals at Sansibar Bistro. Drinks and cocktails are available at the Sansibar Lounge & Terrace. For afternoon teas, coffees, fresh pastries, delicious in-house ice-creams, light meals and wines, guests can visit the Courtyard Café & Deli. The Asara Wine Estate & Hotel offers cellar tours and wine tasting, where guests can taste an impressive selection of award-winning wines. Guests can explore the hotel’s beautiful surroundings with a rental car or bicycle or take a walk through the vineyards. Spa treatments are available by appointment. The property is an ideal wedding and conference venue with an Events Team on hand to assist with planning and ideas. Free on-site private parking and free WiFi are also available. The Stellenbosch Golf Club is 4.3 km from Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, and the Cape Town International Airport is 19.4 km away.Show full description
Country House.Luxurious. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. The Wild Mushroom Country House is in the Cape Winelands, 5-minutes from the historical centre of Stellenbosch. The hotel offers unique guest rooms and free Wi-Fi in a beautiful location. This small hotel has 6 luxury suites on offer, all of which have been uniquely decorated. All rooms include an extra-length king-size bed and a luxury bathroom, as well as a plasma TV and iPod docking station. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate at Wild Mushroom Country House and can be enjoyed in the pretty courtyard, weather permitting. A light lunch, afternoon tea and dinner can also be arranged. Guests at the Wild Mushroom Country House can relax by the swimming pool or enjoy the landscaped gardens. Horse-riding, golf and wine tasting tours are all available in the surrounding area.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great location. Built in 1713 and located in historic Stellenbosch, this hotel offers cosy rooms with classic décor. It also features a spa, a pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The rooms at the 5-star Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa overlook the pool and courtyard. They include a balcony, cable TV and air conditioning. Rooms also have a private bathroom with underfloor heating. Helena's Restaurant at Coopmanhuijs serves Provençal cuisine and Cape wines. Guests can choose to dine indoors, in the intimate courtyard next to the pool or al fresco on the sidewalk terrace. Coopmanhuijs Spa offers a range of treatments, including an anti-oxidant rejuvenating facial and an Africology repair facial. Local activities including hiking, horseback riding and golf. The Coopmanhuijs Boutique is surrounded by Stellenbosch shops, galleries and museums. It is 20 km from Strand Beach.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Located in the heart of Stellenbosch, River Manor Boutique Hotel offers accommodation on the banks of the Eerste River. Housed in 2 adjacent manor houses and set in a landscaped garden, River Manor offers luxurious rooms featuring Cape antiques combined with contemporary furniture. Each room is air-conditioned and has a seating area, satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax in the library, or mingle with other guests in the lounge and dining areas that lead onto the terraces overlooking the gardens and 2 swimming pools. There are a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance of River Manor Boutique Hotel, while Stellenbosch University is 800 metres away.Show full description
This might be one of the most charming, cool and stylish boutique hotels in Stellenbosch! WOW!
Boutique hotel.Unique. Cosy rooms. Located in the heart of the historic Stellenbosch, this classical 19th century guest house offers luxurious rooms. Within walking distance from the Stellenbosch Museum and the Moederkerk, it features an outdoor pool. Batavia Boutique Hotel has spacious rooms decorated with antique and contemporary pieces such as beautiful sofas, oversized chairs, and refined tables. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen satellite TV. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast served in the dining room. Late afternoon tea, cakes and drinks are offered in your room, or outside on the patio next to the swimming pool. You can go for wine tasting along the Stellenbosch wine route, the oldest and most popular in South Africa. A variety of activities can also be enjoyed, including hot air balloon trips, helicopter rides, fishing and mountain biking. Cape Town International Airport is 24 km away, and Batavia Boutique offers free private parking on site.Show full description
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