This 4-star deluxe luxury landmark hotel, the oldest hotel in South Africa located in the heart of the university town of Stellenbosch, sets the tone for your Winelands discovery. Located just steps away from the town’s many boutiques, cafes, museums, and galleries, right in the centre of Stellenbosch, Oude Werf blends Georgian origins with 21st century comfort. There are 58 styled rooms, consisting of modern Comfy and Plenty Rooms, and the hotel’s signature spacious Comfy-Up Rooms, surrounding an enclosed garden and pool area. The Restaurant has a private vine-covered courtyard and offers gourmet dining with a traditional Cape flavour and a fantastic selection of local wines. Make the most of the 200 wine estates in the area by using the convenient Vine Hopper shuttle service.
Amenities
Golf
Wheelchair access
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Where is it
Situated right in the centre of the historic university town of Stellenbosch, only 45 km from Cape Town, 20 km from the sea and surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards. Stellenbosch is famous as the premier wine region of South Africa. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 35 minutes.
Hotel information
58 rooms in 5 buildings. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, tea/coffee maker, safe and hairdryer. Comfy Rooms are contemporary in style and are located on all 3 floors and overlook the shady central garden or quiet, vine-covered courtyard. Rooms with either twin beds and bath and shower or 1 king-size bed and luxury shower only, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Whimsy Rooms are the hotel’s signature accommodation. Rooms are very spacious and decorated with a mix of modern and old-world charm, located either in the historic section of the hotel or renovated new block, with ensuite shower or bathroom with separate shower and bath. Sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Plenty Rooms are more spacious and are located either in the historic section of the hotel or renovated new block, with views of the central gardens or courtyard with either 1 king or twin beds, and a full bathroom with separate shower and bath. Sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Restaurant with outdoor courtyard area. Poolside bar/coffee lounge. Garden with swimming pool and wooden deck. Wine tours available*. Excellent golf courses nearby*. Mountain bikes*. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary valet parking. Room service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
* Denotes local charge.
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Charming boutique hotel with a lot of history.
Dec 4, 2024Ann CCumbria, United Kingdom
Loved this hotel. Charming boutique style, great service, lovely food. Lovely vibe about it. Location was on main church street, near to lots of restaurants.
We had a ‘plenty’ room which was really nice. Lots of space, big bathroom. Balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Staff were very helpful. Quality of breakfast very good. Highly recommend, in…
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Loved this hotel. Charming boutique style, great service, lovely food. Lovely vibe about it. Location was on main church street, near to lots of restaurants.
We had a ‘plenty’ room which was really nice. Lots of space, big bathroom. Balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Staff were very helpful. Quality of breakfast very good. Highly recommend, in fact going to book again for next November.
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Oasis of calm.
Nov 1, 2024Jon BBournemouth
This is a beautiful hotel right in the middle of the town. Great mix of old world architecture and modern appointments. The staff are excellent (special mention to asst mgr Stacy lee who helped recover a lost phone). The food is very good. The pool area is an oasis of cool calm at the centre of the hotel.
A hotel that welcomes travelers with open arms
Oct 22, 2024322janetcSacramento, California
A lovely hotel in the downtown of Stellenbosch within walking distance of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries, Oude Werf is a comfortable and welcoming refuge after traveling. The hotel staff is warm, helpful and responsive. The rooms are light, comfortable and airy. The hotel, which also offers laundry service for dusty travelers who have…
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A lovely hotel in the downtown of Stellenbosch within walking distance of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries, Oude Werf is a comfortable and welcoming refuge after traveling. The hotel staff is warm, helpful and responsive. The rooms are light, comfortable and airy. The hotel, which also offers laundry service for dusty travelers who have spent weeks on the road, also serves a generous and tasty breakfast that comes with the cost of the room. If we ever return to Stellenbosch, one of the major wine areas of South Africa, it's the only place I would stay.
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Great Hotel in a Perfect Location
Oct 14, 2024bigdadwangchungTucson, Arizona
I’ll start with the staff who were extremely accommodating and friendly. Some much our last morning they prepared a ful breakfast before opening at 7am. Semolina (spelled wrong) concierge who helped us many times was wonderful. Rooms large and clean and breakfast was amazing. All in the right spot in town. Loved it.
Wonderful location and exceptional staff
Sep 9, 2024TrickyomanIpswich, United Kingdom
Great location on Church Street in the centre of Stellenbosch. Valet parking very useful. Excellent and friendly desk service and check in, found us a lovely restaurant (Hussars) as we really wanted a steak, and they sorted us a table. Room was beautiful, overlooking the Old College. Bed huge and very comfortable.
Charming boutique hotel with a lot of history.