Stellenbosch
The scenic wine region, where we’ll be celebrating.
Where to stay
Hotels, Guesthouses and Airbnb
Stellenbosch has a large variety of accommodation, from Airbnb to boutique hotels, from wine farms to farm stays.
We recommend you have a look online for your perfect stay, below are a couple options to get you going.
Impeccably designed, Majeka House has 23 bedrooms boutique rooms. The premier rooms are ideally suited to small groups, while the three gardens rooms lead onto a charming enclosed garden boasting an exclusive-use plunge pool. The mountain view rooms offer superb privacy.
Distance from wedding venue: 3,1 km (6 minutes)
res@majekahouse.co.za
The 4-star Spier Hotel features village-style buildings, lush green lawns and spacious rooms situated next to the calming Eerste River. The rooms each have a courtyard boasting its own swimming pool. Spend the afternoon exploring the dams, farm and wine tasting, then retreat back to a beautiful room on the wine estate.
Distance from wedding venue: 11 km (11 minutes)
reservations@spier.co.za
With the entrance directly opposite the wedding venue entrance, Klein Zalze is the perfect destination for someone looking for a little bit of everything. This estate offers the right combination of a holistic and integrated food and wine experience, alongside a number of world-class golf courses and beautiful 4-star accommodation.
Distance from wedding venue: 1 km (3 minutes)
reservations@dezalzelodge.co.za
The iconic 5-star Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa in the heart of Stellenbosch has been ranked as #1 on TripAdvisor and offers old school charm and luxury.
Distance from wedding venue: 5 km (9 minutes)
reservations@coopmanhuijs.co.za
Gracefully nestled amidst lush vineyards on a working winery, Eikendal Lodge offers 9 beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, each with a private terrace boasting spectacular views of the mountains, the beautiful gardens and surrounding vineyards.
Distance from wedding venue: 6,7km (8 minutes)
info@eikendallodge.co.za
This hotel offers the grandeur of a classical 19th century guesthouse with all the modern conveniences and 5 star service. Within walking distance of trend-setting galleries, award-winning restaurants and many social cafés and pubs in Stellenbosch town.
Distance from wedding venue: 4,6 km (8 minutes)
reservations@bataviahotel.org.za
What to do
in and around Stellenbosch
While Stellenbosch boasts some of the best wine farms in the Western Cape, there is so much more to this beautiful area backed by the exquisite mountain ranges and nature reserves. From vibrant cafes, delis and world class restaurants this little town caters to foodies and wine lovers alike, with a wide variety of options to choose from.
Eat
Spier, founded in 1692, is one of the most well known wine farms, and one you may have heard of. The farm boasts something for everyone from Eagle Encounters to picnics on the lawn, wine tastings in the tasting room and lunch at the farm cafe. A must visit.
If you’re looking for live music, food and drinks, and locally made South African goods visit Root 44 Market, open on weekends. You can enjoy over 50 food vendors, 80 craft & homeware stalls or listen to live entertainment while surrounded by vineyards and oak trees.
Tthe most picturesque, beautifully curated farm, garden, restaurant and farm we have ever seen! Outside Stellenbosch, Babaylonstoren has a fruit & vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, fine food and wine, restaurant and a spa. Worth the drive outside town!
Drink
Fairview is a working farm just outside Stellenbosch who produce award winning wines and goats cheese. Enjoy a wine tasting in their tasting room paired with cheese, while goats roam the goat tower. Then enjoy lunch in the Goatshed restaurant, where booking is essential!
Nestled beneath a majestic mountain range is the home of Tokara Wine Estate. This working farm houses a deli, a restaurant and a wine tasting room as well as a boutique style production plant for their extra virgin, cold pressed olive oils. The art collection is rather notable too!
This high end South African winery has a farming history dating back to 1771. Starting out as a fruit farm, Warwick emerged as a wine farm in the ‘60s and has gone from strength to strength. Gourmet picnics by the dam and wine tastings are on offer.
Explore
Visit the quaint, oak tree lined streets of Stellenbosch where you can have breakfast at a deli on the street corner, wonder curio stalls and local artisan shops while stumbling on great vintage and antique gems hidden in quaint historical buildings or local book shops.
Wonder along the oak tree lined Dorp street. Dorp, meaning town, is one of the oldest streets in Stellenbosch. Some of the original architecture of the town can be found on display in Dorp street, nestled between curio shops selling African goods, restaurants, coffee shops and delis.
For those who have a love of the red berries, right next to the Root 44 Market, you’ll find Polkadraai Farm. The strawberry picking farm allows you to find your inner farmer, grab a basket and set out along the rows of strawberries ripe for the picking!