We have created a list with the best small luxury 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Delightful property. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated on the highest crest of Helshoogte Mountain Pass, Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa features luxurious accommodation with private pool. It offers a fitness centre and spa facilities. Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa has elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern furniture and Egyptian cotton linen. Each of the air-conditioned units has a Butler’s Kitchen, a separate seating area, and a balcony. Indochine restaurant serves modern Asian Fusion cuisine, using products from organic farms and the on-site greenhouse. Outside decking provides the option of al fresco dining with delightful views of the surrounding gardens. Guests can relax in the spa and enjoy a variety of treatments, like hydro-massage baths and aromatherapy. A stunning heated infinity pool is located on the spa’s terrace, with a hot tub and large garden area. You can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, horse riding and fishing.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful and stylish small luxury hotel in Stellenbosch.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Cosy rooms. 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
This is likely the most ELEGANT small luxury hotel in Stellenbosch.
Historic. Great location. In a historic mansion, previously an old churchyard is located in the heart of Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel features uniquely themed rooms with free internet. It boasts an outdoor pool and fine dining. The air-conditioned rooms at Oude Werf Hotel have a modern Cape style combined with Victorian antiques. The bathrooms have double basins and a separate bathtub that comes with complimentary soap and shampoo products. Each room has a seating area, satellite TV and internet access. Guests can relax at the swimming pool that is surrounded by the charming hotel garden. The hotel staff can help schedule wine trips and guided walks in historic Stellenbosch. The Oude Werf Restaurant serves traditional, homemade and contemporary gourmet dishes. Free private parking on site is available.Show full description
Charming. Great breakfast. 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
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. 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 the most charming and relaxing small luxury hotel in Stellenbosch. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
Popular among women. Boasting panoramic views of the Stellenbosch Mountains, De Zalze Lodge is located on a wine farm, making it a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby Cape Town. The elegant rooms and suites offer air conditioning, a private bathroom, satellite TV, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The suites have a kitchenette and some of the suites overlook the golf course. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the rim-flow pool or relax in he elegantly furnished lounge, the ideal spot to let a long and active day draw to a leisurely end. Bordering De Zalze Golf Course, De Zalze Lodge is just 3 km from historic Stellenbosch. Spend the day enjoying activities such as golfing or cycling. South Africa is experiencing various stages of loadshedding (electricity outages); however, the Lodge is equipped with inverters supporting USB plugs, lights, TV and WIFI. Feel free to speak to one of our receptionists for more information.Show full description
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
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. 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
Historic property. Comfortable beds. Great location. This luxurious hotel, located in Stellenbosch’s historic centre, offers an outdoor pool and elegant accommodation. Most of Eendracht Hotel's rooms are air conditioned and all offer satellite TV. Eendracht Hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms. Guests can relax in the seating area included with some rooms. Limited free private parking is available at Hotel Eendracht. Stellenbosch Golf Club is less than a 5-minute drive away. Traditional South African dishes, made from local, seasonal products are served for breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, Senobia's @ Eendracht. Eendracht's lady's bar offers a selection of refreshing drinks and snacks. Cape Town International Airport is 25 km away, and an airport shuttle service can be arranged at a surcharge. Eendracht Hotel have a solar water heating system as well as a PV Solar System. We are thus counteracting load shedding ensuring guests have a comfortable stay at all times and going greener.Show full description
Great value. Comfortable beds.Opened April 2021. Situated in Stellenbosch, 1.5 km from Stellenbosch University, Hotel Krige features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel provides some rooms that have a terrace and mountain view, and rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At Hotel Krige all rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 10 km from Hotel Krige, while Heidelberg Golf Club is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
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