Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Some maintenance required

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly hair found in the room.
Service
9.35
The staff was described as friendly and professional, making the stay memorable.
Location
9.35
The location was praised for its beautiful surroundings and proximity to Stellenbosch.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were noted for being spacious and comfortable, though some needed maintenance.
Amenities
8.35
Some amenities were lacking, such as inadequate pool seating, but there are good features overall.
Value for Money
8.85
Overall worth considering for the location and service provided.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Limited dining options mentioned, with issues noted regarding breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.85
Guest experiences varied but overall leaning positive despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:10

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with a Relaxing Atmosphere

Outdoor Pool and Dining Options
The Salene Hotel & Cottages offers a serene outdoor swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the cozy bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each guest room is thoughtfully designed with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a coffee machine, and free toiletries. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen for added comfort.

Exciting Activities and Convenient Services
Explore the scenic surroundings with activities like hiking and fishing, or simply relax with a barbecue at the hotel. Take advantage of services such as an ironing service, business facilities, and a paid airport shuttle.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of luxury and comfort at The Salene Hotel & Cottages.

Important information:

Please note that our apartments are about 2297 ft away from our hotel, so please take this in consideration when making your booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • 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.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 685 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
• family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
Z
Zanele • family_with_children • za
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dean • extended_group • za
3
Average
Pros:

Average

Cons:

Far away from everything. Very basic.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
B
Blom Janse van Rensburg • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • za
9
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • extended_group • de
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
R
Rene • family_with_children • at
8
Geht so.
Pros:

Mitten in den Weinbergen, sehr ruhig.

Cons:

Die Apartments liegen leider bei weitem nicht so schön wie das Hotel selbst. Die Apartments selbst sind ein wenig enttäuschend und nicht gerade schön eingerichtet. Wir hatten viele Tausendfüssler in der Unterkunft.
Ich denke direkt im Hotel wäre es ein Traum.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
K
Karin • couple • za
10
Pros:

Amazing staff, beautiful location
Very clean and tidy

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • za
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • family_with_children • za
8
Enjoyable, but probably more suitable for the younger generation.
Pros:

We stayed in Apartment 5, which is beautifully appointed with stunning views, fully equipped kitchen and large rooms with luxurious bedding. The milk and waters in the fridge was a nice touch.

Cons:

There were 3 travellers in our party and we are all in our mid 70's. It was probably remiss of me not to make further enquiries before booking, but for us the walk up the steps or wheelchair path was rather challenging as the parking is quite far from the Apartments. Without the help of my son on arrival and the staff at departure, we would not have managed to get the large suitcases into and out of the Apartment. In the apartment there are steps up to bedroom 1 and steps up to the toilet in bedroom 2, so I had to always be on the alert when the ladies were going to the toilets. I struggle to understand why there are any steps as this is ostensibly a single level Apartment.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
C
Christian • couple • de
10
Best place to stay in Stellenbosch
Pros:

Nice and cosy, team is extraordinary welcoming

Cons:

Stay too short ;-(

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Amazing location, very cute hotel, great staff.

Cons:

Bathrooms a bit dated, towels old, pillows were terrible.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
E
Engelbrecht • family_with_children • ae
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Absolutely incredible views, boutique style hotel with the most beautiful outdoor seating area. Amazing view from the room, a short drive from the city center but it was beautiful and worth the money. We were sad to leave.

Cons:

Nothing! it was amazing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
N
Nqobile • family_with_children • za
8
All round amazing
Pros:

Friendly and respectful staff that were so pleasant

Cons:

In the self catering setting in the cottages, the crockery and cutlery were exactly the number of patrons which means after every use of a bowl or plate or spoon would have to wash them to have the next meal which is impractical. Worse if you used other crockery and cutlery as serving utensils

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • solo_traveller • za
10
Always super
Pros:

Just simply love

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • extended_group • nl
9
Een aanrader
Pros:

Mooi appartement, rustig gelegen met prachtig uitzicht.

Cons:

Niets

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
T
Thorsten • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Devon Valley is amazing

Cons:

all perfect

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • extended_group • nl
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alexander • extended_group • at
8
Pros:

Schöne Aussicht
Unterkunft mit 2 Badezimmern ausreichend groß

Cons:

Keine Klimaanlage im Wohnraum
Viele Insekten in der Wohnung
Pool schmutzig

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • family_with_children • ca
10
Great view and staff
Pros:

Power out on arrival no internet and no water
Staff fixed promptly!
Staff checked in on us !

Cons:

No hot water

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee