Excelsior Manor Guesthouse, in scenic landscapes, offers a peaceful escape with a garden and outdoor pool. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the area through fishing and mountain biking. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their attentive service.
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Double/Twin bedroom - Agricola/ Hussein
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Garden view
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Double/Twin room - Evanthius/ Gondolier
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Garden view
25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Luxury Double Room - Octavius
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Garden view
34 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Classic Double Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Garden view
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
About the neighborhood
Ashton is home to Excelsior Manor Guesthouse. Montagu Museum and Hick's Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Platform 62 Tourism Centre and Marbrin Olive Farm. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ashton travel guide
Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and fishing at this guesthouse. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a conference center.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free bicycle rentals, luggage storage, and wedding services
A front-desk safe and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like safes and minibars.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 floor
Built in 1859
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Ashton
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse House Ashton
Excelsior Manor Ashton
Excelsior Manor
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Ashton
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Guesthouse
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Guesthouse Ashton
Frequently asked questions
Does Excelsior Manor Guesthouse have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse on 7 March 2026 start from AED 491, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Excelsior Manor Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Excelsior Manor Guesthouse located?
Situated in Ashton, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Excelsior, Arabella Wines, and Van Loveren Family Vineyards. Viljoensdrift Winery and De Wetshof Estate are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We’ve stayed 3 or 4 times at Excelsior, and, as last visit, had a wonderful time.
The setting is amazing, Kirstin who runs it is lovely, very efficient and an amazing cook! James who is maitre d’, is also very personable and helpful. Both of them make sure your stay is top class.
There’s a golf buggy you can use to look round the vineyard. The wine is very good indeed, and guests get to drink it free, whether lounging round the beautiful pool or enjoying one of Kirstin’s wonderful dinners.
We will go back and would definitely recommend it.
Der Charme dieses alten Weingutes ist einzigartig, man muss ihn aber auch mögen. Die "alt" eingerichteten Zimmer mögen nicht jedem gefallen. Wir fanden es toll. Die Umgebung lädt zu Spaziergängen durch die Weinberge ein.
Das Dinner mit begleitenden Weinen, Springbock-Carpaccio sowie u.a. Straußenfilet waren incl. James' Anmoderation großartig.
Das incl. vinetasting wirkte kurz vor Feierabend leider eher hektisch, obwohl die Weine und das "eigene blending" incl. Verkorkung toll waren.
Amazing. Kirsten and James really looked after us. Dinner on both nights was delicious and the wine tasted like More!!!!. Tessa is great company on the buggy touring the wine farm. Enjoyed watching the grape harvesting on our walks.
Will be back
Had a fab 2 night stay at this beautiful wine farm. Dinner was very good with as much wine as you liked included. The pool is big with beautiful views of vines and mountains. Had a couple of walks in the mornings accompanied by the farms sheep dogs which was great. Very relaxing stay, lots of wine farms close by, short drive in to Robertson, great food also at GRAZE right next to the farm dam.
The bedroom was small but we did have our own small sitting room as well and also a lovely stoop outside with further sofa’s to relax on.
Really good breakfast, pastries, fruits, cold meat and cheese etc also a cooked breafast to order.
Perfect start to holiday after short drive from the airport.
Well worth booking the dinner option for a great evening with James attentive to every details, excellent food and wine.
Wir haben die Unterkunft nur als Zwischenstopp auf dem Weg zum Sanbona Wildlife Reserve genutzt. Wer Wein, gutes Essen (durch die Besitzerin Kirstin selber zubereitet), eine traumhafte Umgebung und familiäres Flair mag, ist hier genau richtig... unsere hohen Erwartungen wurden sogar übertroffen...
Great stay, good service, good good and vine, nice and friendly staf.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
13 February 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of a disappointment
The evening meal was really good and the hotel grounds were nicely kept but otherwise this hotel was a bit of a disappointment. Nobody seemed to be managing it. We would have liked to relax by the pool, but with just 12 recliners for 18 guests that was not possible. Air con in the room was ineffective. Breakfast service was under-manned, uncleared tables, and flies feasting on the cold buffet.
Fantastisk service! Fritt vin, alla sorter. Fantastisk 3-rätters lyxmåltid med optimal service i en herrgårdsliknande miljö. Middagen för två personer inklusive obegränsat med fina viner otroligt lågt - 600 Rand= 420 kr!!
Very welcoming, lovely room nice deli for lunch and free wine tasting . Biggest pool we've seen on our travels and very nice pool area but still not huge. Not much choice for dinner but it was beautifully cooked and one of The best meals we had all holiday,( and free wine from the estate).
På väg genom södra delarna av Afrika mot Garden rout valde vi vägen genom bergen till trakten av Robertson. Stannade tre nätter på Exelsior som vi gärna rekommenderar. Fantastiskt gammalt hus mitt bland vinfälten. Goda middagar där vinet från gården generöst erbjöds. Möjlighet att låna golfbil eller cyklar för att besöka omgivningarna. Just nu skördas det och vi fick följa druvan från plockning till buteljering i Exelsiors egen vintillverkning.
Das Hotel liegt etwas abgelegen direkt im Wineyard. Dies ist sehr romantisch und idyllisch. Dafür muss man immer mitr dem Auto fahren um etwas zu unternehmen. Der Service ist excellent. Die 2 günstigen Zimmer sind nicht zu empfehlen, da sie innen liegen und somit etwas muffig sind. Auch hat eines keine direkten Fenster nach aussen... Die anderen Zimmer sind sehr schön. Abends gibt es eine Menü, welches man mitbestimmen kann.
A very enjoyable stay with nice staff especially James.
The pool deck was a most attractive feature with such
wonderful views - as was the garden and the lovely old
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Everything about Excelsior Manor Guesthouse was wonderful: the staff are efficient, friendly and helpful, the setting is glorious and the house is beautiful and full of
character
Kursten, the manager, is friendly, poised and professional. Staff provided a quick, tasty hot breakfast accompanied by a wide selection of cold treats.
Old world charm and decor with a toasty fireplace in the dining room.
This was my second visit to Excelsior, because it is just that wonderful. I wanted a nice relaxing, romantic, wine drinking getaway with my Husband... that is exactly what we got.. I can't thank you enough for a perfect visit for the two of us..
The hotel was on a wine estate. The meals and accompanying wine were excellent. The staff could not do enough to make our stay outstanding. Very relaxing and the sourrounding area in the wine valley was stunning.