More sumptuous than a guest house and more homely than a hotel, Summerwood is an adults only guest house located in beautiful Stellenbosch, nestled between mountains and rivers, the perfect base from which to explore. Conveniently located within easy reach of the Winelands, Cape Town and its spectacular scenery, the guest house is set in a serene garden featuring a wide variety of indigenous plants. Originally built in 1904, it was designed by famous architect Mello Damstra and has been lovingly restored to meet the demands of the modern traveler. The friendly staff invite you to enjoy the comforts and tranquility of Summerwood and the beauty of its surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Stellenbosch
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Veronica
    Canada Canada
    Summerwood is lovely! We’d stay again in a heartbeat! The lovely Irish manager Fiona upgraded us to a ground floor room with a shady patio - perfect! The pool looked very tempting, but in September it’s not yet warm enough! The house is...
  • Willem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Feels like home. Best breakfast in the world. Fiona is a true angel with a heart of gold.
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful house and grounds. Attentive host and staff with wonderful breakfast. Fiona sent a list of restaurants beforehand with descriptions so we could make a reservation.

Area info

Amenities of Summerwood Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French

House rules

Summerwood Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Summerwood Guest House 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 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that the reception is open daily from 07:30 until 19:30.

Please note that a late check-in fee might apply for late arrivals after 20:00.

Please inform Summerwood Guest House 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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Summerwood Guest House

  • Guests staying at Summerwood Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Summerwood Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool

  • Summerwood Guest House is 0.9 miles from the center of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Summerwood Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

  • Room options at Summerwood Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

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