Devon Valley Road, 7604 Stellenbosch, South Africa
#35 of 37 hotels in Stellenbosch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 237 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 22, 2024
Llewellyn
South AfricaSome weird omissions like no bath plug, due to water restrictions. But I am not aware of any water restrictions currently still in place here, with all the dams overflowing lately.
Really nice selection for breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Vuyiswa
South AfricaRooms smell in some rooms… had to change . But I would definitely return
Everything… worth every penny
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Marjan
South AfricaI like everything , the only little minor problem is that it is a bit far from the centre and we need to take an uber every time .
I like the rooms and the staff is really kind and helpful .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Nell-marié
South AfricaJust a suggestion - the al carte menu can have more dinner options if you stay more than three nights. Otherwise, a superb setting, perfect for a corporate event or function.
Beautiful location, just outside Stellenbosch. Loved everything about it. Devon Valley will be my preferred place to stay in Stellenbosch. (Easy access to town and not so busy surroundings or traffic)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Refilwe
South AfricaRooms a little on the small side. Some small maintenance touch ups needed.
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Jane
United KingdomNothing at all.
Very comfortable, stylish hotel in a beautiful location;. Bedrooms were beautiful and we slept well. The staff were first class, helpful and friendly. The pool area was great in the hot weather we had there. The food, especially breakfast, was very good. The views from the terraces were stunning.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Robert
United KingdomParking a fair distance from reception. Help was available for the bags - but it still meant a walk back to the car in the rain.
The property is handy for Stellenbosch and surrounding areas. There is plenty of parking - although some way from the premises. Our room was comfortable and spacious enough. A highlight was the restaurant. Our evening meal was excellent as was breakfast. We had stayed in a number of other excellent hotels over that period - and The Devon Valley food shone above the others.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
John
United KingdomLimited al a cart menu.
Location, terrace, breakfast, pool
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Jan
South AfricaNothing Really
Area
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Richard
South AfricaHelpful and pleasant staff, excellent breakfast, nice gardens, pool and environment. Good shuttle service. SEcure environment
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Anthony
United KingdomNot much was wrong with the hotel It can be a little noise with baggage cases being dragged outside rooms when guests arrive or leave.
The staff are excellent and very attentive. Great location with amazing views
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: June 8, 2023
Jan
NetherlandsGreat location, in the middle of the wine estates and near Stellenbosch, and great service, especially Irene!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 16, 2023
Claudia
South AfricaThe water was going hot and then cold even though not touching the taps while trying to take a shower. The plug of the kettle not working properly as it was switching on and off while trying to boil. Not enough space between the toilet and the bath.
The view, the patio, the bed, the food
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 16, 2023
Shaundre
South AfricaBeautiful setting, friendly staff, tasty food.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 12, 2023
Megan
South Africawater pressure from taps in shower in bathroom was difficult to manage to get correct temperature and we definitely needed 2 rooms key cards which was not possible.
located in lovely Cape wine lands. very pretty views from front rooms
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 5, 2023
Sally
AustraliaThe food was poor
We thought the food was poor but our room was clean and quiet.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 26, 2023
Mrin
South AfricaSpotty wifi signal.
Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
Claire
United Kingdomsadly one thing was the shower temperature and pressure - either freezing or piping cold - couldn’t get a right mix !
loved absolutely everything! amazing food and staff! we got engaged here so is now very special to us l!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Nametso
BotswanaWe always came back from meeting really late, I cannot comment more But overall our client was happy
room, breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 7, 2023
Gregory
United Kingdom1. The wait staff could be more knowledgeable about the food. 2. The water in the shower was either scolding hot and ice cold.... it was basically impossible to get the temperature correct. We eventually gave up and used the bath. 3. We only ordered 3 things other than breakfast: crumbed camembert - took more than 45mins to arrive and came cold prawn tempura - basically prawn heads and batter gnochi rolls - this was just a bad idea and should be removed from menu -> To sum up.... the food was terrible 4. Ordered 2 cocktails.... also took ages to arrive... more than 40mins... and the restaurant was at 20% capacity so no real reason for the slow service and the cocktails were not good.... There is definite room for improvement in a few areas... but the setting does go a long way... the grounds and view are very very beautiful and the staff were all very friendly.
The setting was great. Really beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 6, 2023
Lyndal
South AfricaFood could be improved. Not much variety of fruit avail for breakfast and the bacon was terrible. Hard and dry, would be nice to have the option of steaky bacon aswell instead of just back bacon. Ordered a Burger and Cajun Salad for dinner, wasnt impressed. The patty was more like a frikkadel, not much flavour and the roll was a panini, very hard and difficult to cut, should rather be a burger bun. The chicken in my salad was overcooked and hard, lacked flavour and didnt have any Cajun seasoning on it at all. It was very bland.. had very little dressing on it, very basic.
We enjoyed our time at the pool and the bar. Cocktails were great and the Barmen were attentive. Staff are super friendly and very helpful. The room was cosy and romantic. A cute kitty greeted us at reception :-)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 21, 2023
Ian
United KingdomThe hotel was great, what made it superb was the Staff. My wife and I were both poorly for part of our stay, nothing to do with the hotel, but the staff did everything they could to help us. Great find we will be back to a beautiful hotel.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Thabo
South AfricaNone
Everything
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Laura
MauritiusThe loose shower head in the bathroom was broken and aircon a bit noisy. The rooms feel like they are nearing a needed refresh. Otherwise it was an amazing property. We enjoyed the pool and breakfast was delicious. I would recommend this property.
Amazing property with stunning mature gardens and views to die for.
Stayed in December 2022
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