Oude Werf

Stellenbosch, Winelands

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Bar
Restaurant
Comfy Room Twin
Plenty Room
Plenty Room
Bar
Restaurant
Comfy Room Twin
Plenty Room
Plenty Room

The hotel

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.
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*. 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Your Only Destination In Stellenbosch

Jul 31, 2025 A M Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Outstanding hotel. Not part of a chain or particularly big but we will definitely return if we are back in Stellenbosch. Location is perfect, rooms are fantastic. Big, roomy, amazing bathroom, huge shower and nice balcony with a cracking view and we were in a cosy room! Restaurant served a fantastic buffet breakfast on a long table with fresh… Read more
Outstanding hotel. Not part of a chain or particularly big but we will definitely return if we are back in Stellenbosch. Location is perfect, rooms are fantastic. Big, roomy, amazing bathroom, huge shower and nice balcony with a cracking view and we were in a cosy room! Restaurant served a fantastic buffet breakfast on a long table with fresh fruit juices and then you could order a selection of dishes cooked to order. The eggs benedict was divine. We had dinner in the hotel which was delicious and very, very reasonable. All guests are offered a complimentary drink. The wine was delicious. Staff were so helpful and interested in what we were going to be doing during the day. They organised a wine tasting day for me and they said we would like our guide, Rouan (Stellen Wine Adventures) How right they were. If ever in Stellenbosch you must use Rouan as he put so much thought into our tour and provided so much information without overloading us. Great recommendation from the hotel. Overall, my wife and kids were so impressed with the hotel/staff and if money permits we will be back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely quaint hotel

Jul 7, 2025 dazz70 Ipswich, Australia

We had an excellent stay. We booked a Whimsy Room which was very spacious and it had a very large bathroom with a shower and separate bath. The hotel was located centrally in Stellenbosch with a short walk to numerous cafes and restaurants. The hotel’s restaurant was excellent with a good selection of local cuisine. All the staff were all friendly… Read more
We had an excellent stay. We booked a Whimsy Room which was very spacious and it had a very large bathroom with a shower and separate bath. The hotel was located centrally in Stellenbosch with a short walk to numerous cafes and restaurants. The hotel’s restaurant was excellent with a good selection of local cuisine. All the staff were all friendly and helpful, especially Leticia in the restaurant. The hotel also arranged transfers to Cape Town airport at a good price. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel

Jun 15, 2025 Susie J Bridgetown, Australia

Wow what an amazing hotel, the room, service and food was so good. Can fault anything. Clean tidy right in the middle of stellenbosch close to all the restaurants. Such happy friendly people who couldn’t do enough for you. I had great stay and hope to be back one day soon.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old World Luxury

May 21, 2025 elias501 Perth, Australia

This hotel is a beautiful historic building in the main street of Stellenbosch. Very central to shops and great restaurants. Our large room was at the back of the hotel so was very quiet. I think the room was an old horse stable tastefully renovated. The walls were very thick and the front door was split like a stable door. We had a wonderful… Read more
This hotel is a beautiful historic building in the main street of Stellenbosch. Very central to shops and great restaurants. Our large room was at the back of the hotel so was very quiet. I think the room was an old horse stable tastefully renovated. The walls were very thick and the front door was split like a stable door. We had a wonderful luxurious time staying here. The people were friendly and efficient and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was enormous and delicious. We could have stayed here a week. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best hotel in Stellenbosch

Apr 9, 2025 Voyager30585530554 Houston, Texas

We've stayed at this hotel several times and once again, a great experience. The location can't be beat and the staff are very helpful and attentive. Great hotel. Breakfast was outstanding. We had an issues with a transportation provider and the hotel was so helpful in getting us on our way.