30 Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
What's nearby
Dorp Street - 2 min walk
Stellenbosch University - 4 min walk
Fick House - 6 min walk
Lanzerac Wine Estate - 4 min drive
De Zalze Golf Club - 6 min drive
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Java Bistro & Co - 1 min walk
Hygge Hygge - 2 min walk
Arizona Spur - 2 min walk
The Hussar Grill - 2 min walk
Schoon - 2 min walk
About this property
Oude Werf Hotel
When visiting Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Oude Werf Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
At a glance
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Beach shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space (431 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1802
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Piano
An outdoor pool
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Reception hall
Georgian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
Oude Werf Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lounge – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Oude Werf Hotel Stellenbosch
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Frequently asked questions
Does Oude Werf Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oude Werf Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Oude Werf Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Oude Werf Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Oude Werf Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Oude Werf Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 600 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oude Werf Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Oude Werf Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Oude Werf Hotel?
Yes, Oude Werf Restaurant offers al fresco dining and local cuisine.
What's the area around Oude Werf Hotel like?
Oude Werf Hotel is in Stellenbosch Central, a short 2-minute walk from Dorp Street and 4 minutes' walk from Stellenbosch University.
Oude Werf Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Paula
Paula, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 November 2024
Max
Max, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Very Pleasant Stay
Whilst expensive by South African standards this is an excellent hotel with very helpful staff and a brilliant location. Breakfast was excellent, the dinner menu was a little ordinary but well presented nevertheless.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
GOODNESS
GOODNESS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
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Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
Anelia
Anelia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
David
David, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
GROOVIN
GROOVIN, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
GOODNESS
GOODNESS, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
GOODNESS
GOODNESS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Perfect location, beautiful rooms, but above all the staff were amazing - especially Derrick (concierge). He had several spot on suggestions for our group. I will definitely stay here again. And I will have Derrick set up all details / meals.
Darin
Darin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 June 2024
michael
michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
This is the original and best place to stay in Stellenbosch. Don’t wait. Book it
Eugene
Eugene, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 April 2024
Incredible Stay in Stellenbosch
We had the most incredible 4 nights at the Oude Werf, the service was impeccable, comfortable rooms, lovely breakfast and room service, efficient valet and great location to explore. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and we felt right at home. Excellent value for money.
Holly
Holly, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 April 2024
Wonderful gem in Stellenbosch
Everything was great, room was a little small but the ambience and staff made up for it. Will definitely recommend and return.
Vasuki
Vasuki, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2024
An amazing hotel in a great location. Staff is wonderful, professional, friendly, give attention to detail. Food is delicious. Room was beautifully decorated and spacious. Love this hotel.
Chanel
Chanel, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Well appointed rooms, pleasant garden area, attentive staff and excellent service at the front office, reception, dining and housekeeping. All in all to be recommended highly.
Sanjay
Sanjay, 7-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2024
My favorite Stellenbosch hotel! It is right on a walkable street with LOADS of restaurants and shops!
Nadean
Nadean, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
The staff are great, ambience perfect, spotlessly clean, food wonderful. 10/10!
Terence
Terence, 6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2024
Wonderful hotel with an excellent staff of warm and welcoming professionals. Our valet, Hilgard, was extremely helpful and friendly. We will definitely return and will highly recommend this fine hotel to our family and friends ! 👍😍
John
John, 2-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
7 February 2024
This was the worst hotel we stayed in during our trip to South Africa. Oude Werf is overpriced, shabby, dirty, and in dire need of a full refurbishment.
Our room design was flat out awful; an example of which was that the only place to hang towels was above the toilet pan. Disgusting and unhygienic.
I wish we'd booked elsewhere instead of wasting our last night here. The central location is the only positive, but it just makes the place a tourist trap.
Ailie
Ailie, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
1 February 2024
The location is good. Room was clean and breakfast area staff were friendly. However front desk staff were lacking in hospitality. Reccomendations for drivers were grossly expensive for the short tours we requested. A 30 minute round trip was approx 90 dollars canadian. The driver did not wait for us. There was an issue with hot water for seversl says. As well with power sharing the generator at the facility was not adequate to run AC.i would not stay here again. Upon leaving i had to request compensation for the water issue. This is something that should have been offered. I found the lack of hospitality very odd for South Africa.
Patrick
Patrick, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 January 2024
A beautiful property in a great location. Lovely room, excellent breakfast. Wonderful staff.