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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Perfect hotel for Stellenbosch
Feb 13, 2025happytravellers12_12Folkestone, United Kingdom
A lovely hotel in the centre of Stellenbosch. The rooms are large and spotlessly clean. The bed is very large and comfortable. The shower was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was delicious. We also had dinner here which was delicious too.
Stellenbosch is a delightful town and safe to walk around at night.
The only…
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A lovely hotel in the centre of Stellenbosch. The rooms are large and spotlessly clean. The bed is very large and comfortable. The shower was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was delicious. We also had dinner here which was delicious too.
Stellenbosch is a delightful town and safe to walk around at night.
The only problem we had was finding the hotel as there seemed to be a shortage of road name plaques!!! Not the hotels fault.
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Wonderful !
Feb 9, 2025Martin SCleethorpes, United Kingdom
This hotel is superb in every respect .... Beautiful rooms.... Attentive, friendly and helpful staff ....Customer service at its very best... We waited so long and patiently for our visit and we where certainly not disappointed !!! Looking forward to returning in 2026 .....
Stellenbosch oude werf
Jan 27, 2025andyanja2020Anderson, South Carolina
What a wonderful experience we had here, the rooms are beautiful and got everything you need with the most comfortable bed ever, breakfast was superb and the service and friendliness of the staff was wonderful, the highlight is the location, in the middle of all the best restaurants and shops in Stellenbosch
Best location ever
Dec 29, 2024paulocesarn327Sao Paulo, SP
Amazing location, service and food. Superb breakfast, gentle and kind service ant spotted on a historical building in the heart of Stellenbosch. A must go, visit and stay alternative specially if you like wine, calmness and a nice sleep. Would return many times as I could.
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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Perfect hotel for Stellenbosch