Exhibiting elegant colonial charm, D'Ouwe Werf is rich with the past and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. The oldest hotel in South Africa, D'Ouwe Werf was built in 1802 and carries with it the spirit of over two centuries of history. Found in the heart of Stellenbosch on Church Street, guests can enjoy some of the country's finest restaurants, with award-winning status, and seemingly endless vineyards.
The hotel expertly juxtaposes Georgian panache with modern refinement and amenities. 58 deluxe en suite accommodations are all beautifully appointed with vintage styling and dotted with antiques amassed over time. All room types feature air conditioning, satellite TV, high-speed internet, quaint furnishings and a minibar.
The surroundings are waiting to be explored with fantastic golf courses and guided historical tours nearby. Wine tours are naturally a huge attraction, with the chance to sample one of South Africa's most celebrated exports; ideal for the budding wine connoisseur.
Set on an oak-lined street in the heart of Stellenbosch
Explore the vineyards on the Vine Hopper - the pick-up is only a block away
Nearby dining from bistro easy-eating to connoisseur cuisine
Lazy breakfasts in the vine-covered courtyard
At a glance
58 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
B&B
Scenic
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INSIDER TIP
"Shop for local leather, crafts, jewelry, books and souvenirs. Be sure to pop into Oom Samie (Uncle Samies) shop of curiosities in Dorp Street, the town's oldest and most unique store."
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Hiking
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey.
Christina Samson & Etienne Langer, 30th October 2016
Honeymoon to Oude Werf Hotel
Beautiful hotel and nice central location, but staff was not very friendly and tried too hard to sell "extras" that were not wanted (restaurant and wine tour).
Nice location and hotel. Our room was a bit unnecessary as we couldn't use the outdoor space of our room (climate). The staff were very friendly, but maybe a bit unorganised. e.g. offering us a take-away breakfast for our early morning start (which was unexpected and very kind), but then it not bei…
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58 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
B&B
Scenic
Birdwatching
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Quad Biking
Scenic Flights
Cultural Experience
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Food Experiences
City Sights
Natural Wonders
Wine Tour
