Protea Hotel by Marriott Dorpshuis & Spa Stellenbosch

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
7.6 (114 reviews)
22 Dorp Street , Stellenbosch , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic look
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Wonderful breakfasts
Cons:
Dirty bathroom
Outdated shower
Accuracy of cancellation policy

Categories

Cleanliness
5.98
Bathroom smelt fishy, shower needs updating, looks dirty and used.
Service
8.95
Friendly, helpful, and polite staff.
Location
7.99
Enjoyed the old historic part of hotel.
Room Quality
6.94
Spacious rooms but room quite dark.
Amenities
7.97
Nice bed and very nice breakfasts.
Value for Money
7.43
Not 4 star quality.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Wonderful breakfasts.
Overall Experience
7.55
Comfortable stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:19

Property Description

Victorian Boutique Charm

Located in the heart of Stellenbosch, Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch Dorpshuis & Spa offers a unique blend of Victorian elegance and modern luxury. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and mountains, this boutique hotel exudes charm and sophistication.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the individually decorated rooms featuring antique furniture, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Relax by the heated outdoor pool in winter or pamper yourself at the Dorpshuis Spa with a sauna and deluxe skin-care treatments.

Culinary Delights

Savor traditional South African cuisine at The Oak-leaf Restaurant, known for its Cape Malay Bobotie and Venison dishes. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon with tea or coffee on the vine-shaded patio, adding to the overall serene experience.

Experience a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch Dorpshuis & Spa. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 114 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 7.99
Room Quality: 6.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 7.43
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 7.55
L
Litombo • couple • cm
4
The stay itself was comfortable, but couldn’t resist the temptation of not using your services agai.
Cons:

Your cancellation policy on changing the booking date is incorrect especially if one is only changing their date of stay.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • mu
7
Good value for money
Pros:

Being close to city center

Cons:

Hotel looks smaller than in photos. Less space. Rooms decoration is a bit outdated.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Wena • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Maybe give two bottles of water for two guest... It is a 4 star.....

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Jordaan • extended_group • za
7
Dirty grimy remote. Enjoyed the old historic part of hotel
Pros:

Rustic historic look

Cons:

Not 4 star quality

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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karanagie • couple • za
10
2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
9
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • za
8
Pros:

Spacious rooms ,very friendly staff all a good experience.

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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KIM • solo_traveller • za
8
My stay at Protea Hotel dorphuis
Pros:

Friendly, helpful and polite staff
Very nice bed, wonderful breakfasts.
Front desk ordered taxi service who were fantastic.
Spa treatment with Beau was absolutely 5 star. She was so nice and caring.

Cons:

Bathroom smelt fishy, shower needs updating , looks dirty and used. TV system could do with an update. Channels fuzzy.
Room quite dark.
Parking inside tight squeeze.

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • za
8
2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • za
8
2025-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Leon • young couple • ca
7
Good
Pros:

Breakfast was mediocre

Cons:

Dinner options were few. Breakfast changed from buffet to menu selection but did not improve

2025-05-03 • via Nuitee
D
Denise • family with young children • za
5
Passable
2025-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • solo traveller • za
7
The hotel and staff were lovely. The location of the specific room was the problem.
Pros:

The facilities, staff and breakfast was lovely!

Cons:

The room albeit clean, spacious and comfortable was located right by the big intersection at Dorp Street. So the stopping and starting of cars and revving of motorbikes went on throughout the night and into the early morning.

2025-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarki • review category business travellers • ng
8
I wish I had a couple of days, it was worth every moment I spent.
Pros:

Breakfast was awesome, staff really friendly, polite and professional. Many thanks to Pricilla, Britney, Cindy, Cynthia, Kigan, Pindili and Nadia. You all were awesome and I look forward visiting Stellenbosch and your hotel again.

Cons:

To be candid there wasn't anything that I had to complain about

2025-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Ken • family with young children • za
7
Good
2025-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Jan • family with young children • za
8
Very good
2025-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • young couple • gb
9
Superb
2025-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Eaa1947 • Couples • au
6
Adequate hotel close to the old town
Pros:

It is a hotel with mixed heritage and is rather rambling property. There seem to be rooms in heritage building but also in newer buildings. It is a bit of a rabbit warren, rooms spread all over the place. We arrived late in the evening after a long flight into Cape Town and then driving to Stellenbosch. The main entrance is difficult to find as it is on a side street and the name of the hotel is rather difficult to find. On-site Parking is quite limited. We were verbally recognised as gold Marriott member but no benefits were offered. We were allocated a room on the 1st floor but there were no lifts and heavy suitcases had to be lugged manually, very difficult and tiring. The room itself was not what we expected so we rang reception and they said to check in the morning and an upgrade may be possible. We then had a different person at reception in the morning and as usual the standard response was, “sorry, we are fully booked”. When we explained again that we were reassured about an upgraded room did the receptionist consulted with her manager and we were given a proper loft room with a separate living area in addition to the loft bedroom. The breakfast room is quite nice with nice original plaster ceiling. Buffet breakfast is ok with egg station if you want. The hotel is close to many restaurants on the Main Street of Stellenbosch as well as the historic buildings, some dated from 18th century. I would label it as a 3 rather than 4 star hotel.

2025-03-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Abhijit • young couple • za
6
Pleasant
2025-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ilanza • solo traveller • za
4
Expected more, if you enter a room and the bed is not made, you don't feel welcome
Pros:

Location

Cons:

My bed was not made, the room curtains don;t block the outside light, way to light to fall aspeep (room 19)

2025-02-12 • via Nuitee