Weltevreden Estate

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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Set at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, the historical Weltevreden Estate offers elegant accommodation and a restaurant. Stellenbosch city centre is about 5 km away. Featuring original Cape Dutch architecture and a thatched roof, the rooms offer tea-and-coffee-making facilities and air-conditioning. The executive apartment features an original four-poster bed, previously owned by Simon van der Stel. The apartment also offers a formal lounge and dining area. The elegant bathrooms have a shower or a bath. Breakfast is served every morning. Weltevreden Estate also has a restaurant serving local and culinary cuisine. Cape Town International Airport is about 38 km from Weltevreden Estate. The Stellenbosch Golf Club is a 10 minute drive away and Nooitgedacht Wine Estate can be reached within 5 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free parking available on-site

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We have no availability here between Mon 5 Jan 2026 and Thu 8 Jan 2026

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nishika
South Africa South Africa
“The rooms and gardens were beautiful. The breakfast was excellent. The location was great.”
Alexandra
Sweden Sweden
“The estate itself is simply beautiful. We were lucky to be placed in one of the newly finished river cottages, and would stay there again in a heartbeat. So charming, beautifully furnished, super comfortable and equipped with everything we needed....”
Michael
South Africa South Africa
“It is an interesting place and the room is well designed.”
Stewart
South Africa South Africa
“loved the river room (4) and especially Oreo the cat!”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is lovely and walking around the grounds in the evening is great. They warned me when I initially booked that during the day is their main business and the restaurant/bar shuts around 6.30pm so you need to eat early or go off site.”
Lindley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Weltevreden Estate was the perfect place to stay for relaxation and down time. The staff were so kind and welcoming and the grounds are pretty with sculptures dotted around. We enjoyed the wine and the food, plus had a little garden just off...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful wine estate location just on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Gorgeous spacious rooms with large bathrooms. Lovely outdoor and indoor eating/tasting area. Tasteful decoration. Helpful staff. Very security conscious.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Proximity to Stellenboch, delicious food, very peaceful”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The estate is incredibly beautiful, the room is unique and full of character, the wine tasting was lovely and breakfast was superb.”
Catherine
United States United States
“Very serene and well kept grounds. The room was unique and different from other basic hotel rooms. It was a new experience and I loved it! I will make sure to stay there should I ever visit Stellenbosch again!”

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$9.10 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 11:00
  • Menu style
    À la carte
Jonkers Huis 1817
  • Cuisine
    International • European • South African
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Modern
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House rules

Weltevreden Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Weltevreden Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.