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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Such good service made our 1st two days
May 31, 2026asspenGeorge, South Africa
The staff from Shannon in Reception provided excellent service in changing rooms. The Barman greets everytime i pass.The breakfast restuarant is the best. They keep Hawk Eyes on you and go to trouble of finding what you want. The Chef is really excellent and even came onto the floor to help. The manager and waiters are all so friendly . The…
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The staff from Shannon in Reception provided excellent service in changing rooms. The Barman greets everytime i pass.The breakfast restuarant is the best. They keep Hawk Eyes on you and go to trouble of finding what you want. The Chef is really excellent and even came onto the floor to help. The manager and waiters are all so friendly . The cleaners are very curteous.The bonus is that i had parking and did not have to drive up and down in the street. This is my second stay and i will be back. Andrew & Marieta Dugmore
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Fantastic, comfortable, friendly service, excellent staff, food and location.
May 16, 2026Ivan G
We stayed at this beautiful hotel in the centre of Stellenbosch for 2 nights and if we had more time, would have stayed longer. This wee gem is perfectly located in the town centre and has a car park at the hotel which is very convenient. It is within a 1 minute walk to bars, restaurants and shops. The rooms are very spacious, comfortable and has…
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We stayed at this beautiful hotel in the centre of Stellenbosch for 2 nights and if we had more time, would have stayed longer. This wee gem is perfectly located in the town centre and has a car park at the hotel which is very convenient. It is within a 1 minute walk to bars, restaurants and shops. The rooms are very spacious, comfortable and has tv, tea/coffee making facilities along with a fridge and a safe. They are spotlessly cleaned very day. The breakfast is exceptional with a fantastic choice of cooked and continental meals. The dinner menu is also exceptional and cooked to perfection. The entire staff are extremely friendly, attentive, courteous and always on hand to assist with any queries etc.
The Oude Werf is an amazing hotel and from you enter the door until you leave every member of staff make your stay very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking a brilliant hotel to stay in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Stellies weekend stop
May 7, 2026Gilly1970-10Johannesburg, South Africa
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would definitely return in the future. The location is perfect is right in the heart of town and within walking distance to everything, yet still peaceful and not noisy at all.
The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and kind throughout our stay, which made the experience even more enjoyable.…
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We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would definitely return in the future. The location is perfect is right in the heart of town and within walking distance to everything, yet still peaceful and not noisy at all.
The staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, and kind throughout our stay, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Breakfast offered a great selection with plenty of delicious options to choose from each morning.
The rooms were very comfortable, especially the beds, which made for a great night’s sleep. We also loved the heated pool which is such a nice added touch for relaxing after a busy day exploring.
Overall, an excellent stay and highly recommended for your stay in stellenbosch if you’re looking to stay in the heart of town.
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Professional and welcoming staff
Apr 6, 2026Declan M
It’s a bit pricey but a lovely hotel. Fabulous rooms, great location but above all the staff are wonderful. Especially our experience with the front desk manager,,, I think his name was Ezel. I should know cos he knew my name every time we chatted. Top class professional. Highly recommended as a small to medium size hotel.
Grubby Boutique
Mar 31, 2026andrewhB6934EKSarasota, Florida
For over $400 per night I do expect a clean hotel. Sorry to say, this was not. From chair cushions, shower cubical, sewerage smell from the sink, carpet in room not vacuumed, balcony filthy, used water glasses not changed from the first day. The list can go on.
Breakfast was worse than a university cafeteria, the staff only engaged when we…
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For over $400 per night I do expect a clean hotel. Sorry to say, this was not. From chair cushions, shower cubical, sewerage smell from the sink, carpet in room not vacuumed, balcony filthy, used water glasses not changed from the first day. The list can go on.
Breakfast was worse than a university cafeteria, the staff only engaged when we initiated conversation. This was completely opposite from our experience everywhere else in SA, which was perfect in every way.
We did write to the General Manager with these comments, not even the courtesy to follow up which is was I'm sharing this on a public forum.
As already stated great location but I'm sorry to say that interior designers need to make sure experienced operators takeover when they leave and not leave it to instagram to show pretty pictures only.
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Such good service made our 1st two days
