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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Highly attentive and friendly staff
Comfortable, well-appointed rooms
Outstanding breakfast
Attractive property with pool and elegant public areas
Clean and well-presented overall
Cons:
Occasional food/kitchen odours entering rooms
No fitness centre
Slow or unstable WiFi reported
Restaurant bathrooms could be cleaner
Average complimentary wine and less enticing dinner ambiance
Isolated theft incident and slow management response

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally praised (rooms described as 'stunning' and 'immaculate') but some negative notes: restaurant bathrooms could be cleaner and occasional food/kitchen odours entering rooms.
Service
9.8
Very strong positive sentiment across reviews: described as 'amazing', 'excellent', 'attentive', 'helpful' and 'second to none'. One management issue noted around a theft complaint, but overall staff performance was a standout.
Location
9.7
Consistently highlighted as excellent — central, walking distance to shops/restaurants and described as an 'ideal' location in many reviews.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms repeatedly described as spacious, beautifully appointed, comfortable and stylish; isolated mentions of a 'dreadful' room and heating control issues but overall very positive.
Amenities
8
Good amenities noted (heated pool, bar, attractive public areas) but some negatives: no fitness centre, reports of slow/unreliable WiFi and valet-only parking management.
Value for Money
9
Several guests called the hotel good value for money or praised price/quality balance; generally perceived as worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast repeatedly praised as superb, but some criticism of restaurant ambience for dinner, average complimentary wine, and occasional food odours affecting rooms.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall very positive guest experience with frequent praise for service, location, rooms and breakfast; tempered by a serious isolated theft incident and a few operational issues (wifi, heating, gym absence).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-23 15:39

Property Description

Historic Mansion Turned Hotel
In the heart of Stellenbosch lies Oude Werf Hotel, a historic mansion turned into a charming accommodation option.

Unique Themed Rooms and Fine Dining
Experience uniquely themed rooms that blend modern Cape style with Victorian antiques. Indulge in fine dining at Oude Werf Restaurant, offering traditional homemade and contemporary gourmet dishes.

Relaxation and Exploration
Unwind by the outdoor pool in the picturesque hotel garden or let the staff organize wine trips and guided walks in historic Stellenbosch for you.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and history? Book your stay at Oude Werf Hotel now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The credit card must match the one used to guarantee the booking.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

We have removed certain COVID-19 protocols, as they are not longer required and practiced at the property.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1594 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.8
E
Eduard • couple • at
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
C
Clemens • couple • de
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
H
harrycrump • family_with_children • ch
10
Ideal um die Stadt und die umliegenden Winzer zu besuchen
Pros:

Super Lage direkt in einer belebten Strasse in mitten von Stellenbosch. Auch mit dem eignen Auto absolut kein Problem. Die Zimmer sind modern, dass Personal super hilfsbereit und freundlich. Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Pool ist beheizt. Ideal um am Anend die Stadt zu geniessen und die umliegenden Winzer zu besuchen.

Cons:

Es ist alles etwas kompackt. Der innenbereich (Pool und Liegen) sind nicht sehr gross.
Sonst hatt alles gepasst. Die Läden in der Stadt machen relativ früh zu, schade.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
S
Sylvie • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Wunderschönes Hotel (das älteste in Südafrika), zentral gelegen, in viktorianischem Style; freundliches Personal; gutes Restaurant

Cons:

Schlecht isoliert; Zimmer und Badzimmer lassen sich kaum heizen. Würde in diesem Fall nicht im Winter gehen.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
K
karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
P
Philip • couple • fr
8
Highly recommemded
Pros:

The dining facilities were surprisingly wonderful. A complete menu and buffet were offered at breakfast, a full bar was always open and dinner was served both inside and on a heated, beautiful patio with an operating fountain.

Cons:

We found that the hallway leading to our room was not kept as well maintained as was the rest of the hotel.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • solo_traveller • gb
6
Not what it was......
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A little tired and not as clean as I would hope ! Staff noisy at 6.30 moving tables and chairs didn't help ! Great breakfast

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
T
Thaise • couple • br
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
R
Rose • couple • za
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
J
Johan • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
V
Vania • couple • za
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
Arnaud • couple • mu
7
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
Debbie • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
S
Sharlene • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Albie • couple • za
10
Pros:

Location % Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing-far above average!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
O
Olaus • couple • za
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
L
Luis • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
Adrian • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location
Room furnishings

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee