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Surrounded by nature and vineyards, Skilpadvlei Wine Farm in Stellenbosch features a terrace with outdoor pool, a farm-style restaurant and conference and banquet facilities. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with satellite TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities, a patio and private bathroom. The restaurant offers South African cuisine and guests can enjoy views of the Stellenbosch mountains from the terrace. Wine tastings can be arranged. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a children's playground and BBQ facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The center of Stellebosch can be reached within 10 minutes by car and the beach at Strand is about 16 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marya
    Canada Canada
    For our last night in South Africa it was a beautiful property, excellent restaurant and wine tasting which made it so relaxing. The pool was also nice to sit around , enjoy the outdoors before we headed back to North America and cool temperatures.
  • Sabina
    United States of America United States of America
    staff was so helpful and nice. Good location to tour other wineries. The restaurant on site was delicious for all meals.
  • Danelle
    South Africa South Africa
    First time staying here! It was wonderful. Really enjoyed it here!

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 533 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Skilpadvlei can accommodate guests in one of the seven self-catering cottages along the dam or the eleven bed & breakfast rooms at the manor house. The surrounding vineyards and landscape is the natural habitat of various bird species whilst the dam offers black bass and trout fishing. Take a hike through the vineyards and enjoy the panoramic views the farm offers. Our self-catering guest cottages are all named after different tortoises and our bed & breakfast rooms all boast names of different types of wines.

Property info

The farm derives its charming name from the legendary colony of tortoises that was found in the vlei in the 1800’s. The beautiful piece of land was dubbed Skilpadvlei and has been in the hands of the Joubert family since 1917. Today, fourth generation Willie Joubert upholds the proud family tradition of harnessing the rich potential of the land with a dedicated commitment to quality. Skilpadvlei is a fully operational 78ha farm. 55ha comprises of our lush vineyards, while 3ha is dedicated to our olive groves.

Neighborhood info

We are situated on the M12 about 9km outside Stellenbosch. We are part of the Stellenbosch Wine Route with lots of wine farms to visit and a wide variety of wines to experience.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Skilpadvlei Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Skilpadvlei Wine Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Skilpadvlei Wine Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 250 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 275 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Skilpadvlei Wine Farm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Skilpadvlei Wine Farm 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Skilpadvlei Wine Farm

  • Yes, Skilpadvlei Wine Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Skilpadvlei Wine Farm is 5 miles from the center of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Skilpadvlei Wine Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Skilpadvlei Wine Farm include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Chalet
    • Double
    • Bungalow

  • Skilpadvlei Wine Farm offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Skilpadvlei Wine Farm has 1 restaurant:

    • Skilpadvlei Restaurant

  • Check-in at Skilpadvlei Wine Farm is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.