Where to stay in Stellenbosch

Beautiful landscape of Stellenbosch. Photo: Adrian Oates / flickr

In Stellenbosch you can take your pick from historic manor houses to luxurious five-star hotels, but also more budget-friendly self-catering options. Many of the wine estates have converted old stables and workers’ cottages into comfortably furnished (often self-catering) accommodation, which is a fraction of the price of more upmarket manor house accommodation. Here are some options to choose from:

Grapevines on Jordan Estate, Stellenbosch. Photo: Andrey Sulitskiy / flickr

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in Stellenbosch:

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Protea Hotel by Marriott Dorpshuis & Spa

Eendracht Hotel & Apartments

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in Stellenbosch:

The Beautiful South Guest House

Sanddrif Guest Farm

Besigheim Guesthouse

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in Stellenbosch:

Longfield House

Rest at Chabivin

29 Earlibelle

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in Stellenbosch:

Stellenbosch Travellers Lodge

Stumble Inn Backpackers

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