Stellenbosch

Travel Guide

Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Spier Wine Estate showing a lake or waterhole and autumn leaves
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Stellenbosch

Where to stay in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch showing mountains, landscape views and farmland

Stellenbosch Central

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Stellenbosch Central, Fick House and Dorp Street are top sights worth seeing.

Stellenbosch Central
We watched and waited and finally he yawned!

Raithby

Gardens and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Raithby. Make a stop by Eikendal Winery while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Firgrove Station to get around town.

Raithby
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Die Boord

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Die Boord and surrounding area, you can visit Dorp Street and Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Die Boord
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Pniel

While Pniel might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boschendal and Zorgvliet Estate.

Pniel
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Vlottenburg

Unique features of Vlottenburg include the wineries and restaurants. Make a stop by Van Ryn Brandy Cellar or Vredenheim Estate while you're exploring the area.

Vlottenburg
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Cloetesville

While Cloetesville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fick House and Dorp Street.

Cloetesville
De Zalze Lodge

De Zalze Lodge

4 out of 5
Strand Road R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is AED 597 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
AED 597
AED 686 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury country house in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions De Zalze Golf Club and Blue ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
The whole setup room breakfast service friendliness plus amazing golf course and clubhouse. Can’t go wrong there if a golfer.

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

De Zalze Lodge
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AED 687 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
AED 687
AED 804 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (537 reviews)
Overall, I truly enjoyed my time at this property. The staff was friendly, attentive, and very helpful. They always made me feel welcomed and were very helpful. The room was phenomenal too - especially my view of table mountain. This place was well worth the money!

Reviewed on 22 October 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AED 222 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
AED 222
AED 256 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,046 reviews)
Short stay but very suitable

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kolonies Tuin

Kolonies Tuin

3 out of 5
22 Die Laan, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Coetzenburg Stadium and University of ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great stay, rooms very clean and comfortable, lovely garden. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast cooked to order alpng with continental choices. A short walk into the town, across the street you can do the river walk which was very pleasant. Would recommend staying here!!

Reviewed on 21 October 2025

Kolonies Tuin
Sunset Farm Stellenbosch

Sunset Farm Stellenbosch

4 out of 5
Blaauwklippen Rd & Wildebosch Rd, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blue Creek Weddings and Functions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Last minute booking led to an amazing short stay for our two families. Wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful accomodations in a beautiful area.

Reviewed on 16 July 2024

Sunset Farm Stellenbosch
Middedorp Villa and Apartments

Middedorp Villa and Apartments

4 out of 5
14 NEETHLING STREET, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions University of Stellenbosch ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
The best place to stay 2025
This place is safe, secure, clean. Everyone has been kind and helpful. They take great care of their property. I highly recommended, and hope to be back again. Everything you need is within walking distance. The vineyards are bountiful. Inlove this place!!!

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Middedorp Villa and Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Stellenbosch

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Suzanne

Rupert Museum was well worth going to. Delaire Graff - Most amazing grounds and most amazing views from this property. A must see!

5/5 - Excellent

T

Beautiful scenery, interesting wine farms. Friendly and knowledgable people. Even though we live close to Napa and Sonoma wine country, we still found Stellenbosch and surrounding areas to be appealing and worthwhile..

5/5 - Excellent

RM

Very lovely place to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

ADNK

Landscape was excellent.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful-- split time between Stellenbosch and Franschoek.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our wine tour with Leizel from Hotspots. She was a fabulous tour guide. Very informative.