The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (725 reviews)
33 Main Street , Riebeek-Kasteel , ZA

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent cuisine
Cons:
Need for room maintenance
Limited accessibility for wheelchairs
Lack of parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Some areas noted for maintenance, impacting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.78
Staff were friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.32
Perfect location to explore the town, with beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
8.27
Rooms need attention; some amenities like air-conditioning not working properly.
Amenities
8.8
Good facilities like dining options, but some maintenance needed.
Value for Money
8.76
Competitively priced for the overall experience, good quality.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Breakfast was highly praised, but some variety in meals could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a lovely stay with positive experiences despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:51

Property Description

Historic Colonial-Style Building and Lush Garden
Experience a stay like no other at The Royal Hotel in Riebeek-Kasteel. This historic colonial-style building offers air-conditioned accommodation surrounded by a lush garden with stunning valley views. Relax by the outdoor pool on the terrace and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in the bright and airy rooms at The Royal, featuring under-floor heating and modern furnishings. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on plush beds with white linens. The en suite bathrooms with a bath and shower provide the ultimate comfort during your stay.

Dining and Relaxation Options
Savor local cuisine at the contemporary restaurant or dine outdoors on the terrace. Unwind with a drink at the colonial bar or the pool bar. For ultimate relaxation, opt for a massage treatment in your room or the garden gazebo.

Book your stay at The Royal Hotel for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 725 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.18
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REINETTE • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic suite with fabulous views Very comfortable and large

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Atanas • couple • za
9
Nice place to stay with awesome breakfast
Pros:

Charming old hotel with big rooms and bathrooms. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Hanlie • couple • za
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wilmine • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • br
2
You must improve everything
Pros:

The glass wine list

Cons:

Everything else

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Quinten • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Hester • couple • za
10
Was fantasties dankie
Pros:

Die moerby boom, die plek se decor en die rustigheid.

Cons:

Die yskassie het nie effektief gewerk in ons kamer nie. Ek kan nie verstaan dat mense nuwe matte so kan verniel nie.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tessendorf • couple • za
9
Will definitely be back to stay on our next visit. Highly recommended
Pros:

Breakfast quality was great. And most enjoyable sitting out on the front porch of the hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambience of the hotel, from the room, private courtyard and various lounges.

Cons:

Coffee service was on offer and we used it, however it is nice to have these facilities in the room

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • extended_group • za
9
Wonderful stay in the countryside
Pros:

Loved the authenticity of the old hotel and how well it had been restored

Cons:

Lighting in bedroom and bathrooms could be improved

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Van Zyl • couple • za
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • za
10
exceptional
Pros:

Peacefulness and friendliness of the town

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • za
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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katherine • extended_group • gb
10
I’ll go back for sure.
Pros:

I felt special here. The staff were very attentive, the food was excellent, service exemplary … I considered never leaving.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing unlikeable

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher Paul • couple • za
8
We will go back as long as we don't have that room!
Pros:

The service was excellent as was the breakfasr

Cons:

We had a garden room. Ours was the only one in the row that did not have a window which meant the room was very hot. Not only that but it was smaller than other garden rooms.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Wllliam • couple • za
9
For me everything was very nice and good. Will definitely stay their, plenty times more.
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • za
8
A pleasesant stay at a old world hotel
Pros:

A very good breakfast included in the rate. Lots of choice. Dinner also good.

Cons:

They are doing renovations and we would like to have been notified before hand.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • za
8
Very pleasant stay. Rooms, service and breakfast good.
Pros:

A country hotel with lots of charm. Very comfortable

Cons:

WiFi was terrible. Staff blamed the high winds but frankly, lack of WiFi unacceptable.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Shutte • couple • za
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • extended_group • za
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Phillippus • solo_traveller • za
8
Cons:

We had dinner at the hotel restaurant. We both ordered the "waterblommetjie bredie" which they didn't have. The same with the wine my husband ordered. As a second choice we had lamb shank. The taste was bland and served only with mash potato. Prices of both food and wine are on the steep side.
The breakfast however was very good.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee