Penelope's Stellenbosch

3.5 star property
Mountain guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Stellenbosch Golf Club

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Classic Double Room | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
21 Speciosa Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Technopark Stellenbosch - 3 min drive
  • Dorp Street - 4 min drive
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Stellenbosch University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 29 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blaauwklippen Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Volkskombuis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Stellenbosch - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Coffeeworks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Penelope's Stellenbosch

Adjacent to a golf course, Penelope's Stellenbosch is a great choice for a stay in Stellenbosch. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and segway hire/tours are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 275 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Penelope's Guesthouse
Penelope's Guesthouse House
Penelope's Guesthouse House Stellenbosch
Penelope's Guesthouse Stellenbosch
Penelope's Stellenbosch
Penelope's Guesthouse
Penelope's Stellenbosch Guesthouse
Penelope's Stellenbosch Stellenbosch
Penelope's Stellenbosch Guesthouse Stellenbosch

Frequently asked questions

Does Penelope's Stellenbosch offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Penelope's Stellenbosch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Penelope's Stellenbosch?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Penelope's Stellenbosch?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Penelope's Stellenbosch?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Penelope's Stellenbosch?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 450 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Penelope's Stellenbosch?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Penelope's Stellenbosch and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does Penelope's Stellenbosch have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Penelope's Stellenbosch like?
Penelope's Stellenbosch is a short 11-minute walk from Stellenbosch Golf Club and 18 minutes' walk from Blue Creek Weddings and Functions.

Penelope's Stellenbosch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful guest house in a peaceful area
Friendly host, spacious beautiful room and a delicious breakfast made it an enjoyable stay. Thank you Penelope!
Catharina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend
Exclusive quiet area close to Stellenbosch, very helpful owner especially on the local wine estates and private off road parking. Stellenbosch has a lively centre with many good restaurants.
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was our favourite stay on our 2 week SA trip!
This was our favourite stay on our 2 week SA trip! Penelope was extremely inviting and her attention to detail on all the little touches was well received. Well kept guesthouse, with a lovely garden and pool. Great location for a short drive to the Stellenbosch winery's
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and hospitable host. Lovely house with beautiful garden and pool. Lovely balcony and view. Special attention to detail. Would recommend.
Nikita, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Penelope’s guesthouse is in an ideal location for visiting Stellenbosch and the surrounding wine region. It is a fantastic place to stay. Great room and lovely hostess. The house is beautifully furnished and spotless. Penny made us welcome from the time we arrived until we left, nothing was to much trouble for her. She gave my wife and I lots of advice on places to visit. We will definitely return next time we are in the Western Cape.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Albert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Penelope's Guest House - a MUST in Stellenbosche!
Penelope was LOVE, one of the best hosts, ever! She made our stay feel like home. The place is very cozy and comfortable, well maintained in a quiet area so we were able to relax on our vacation just as we should. Breakfast was lovely too. The guest house is accessible via uber and very near the University area as well as other nearby wineries and vineyards. We will definitely come back! I recommend this for groups as well so you can rent the entire guest house for yourselves!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Was great base for exploring the Winelands. A home away from home!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable short stay
Well presented hotel run by a nice family. Secure parking was available. We only stayed for one night but have no complaints.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice guest house with friendly people :)
the rooms where nice and the people re extremely friendly. I recommend this hotel to anyone that wants more homely experience. If you need some good advice ask the lady to help you for sure you wont regret :)
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great place! highly recommended . it is a great place and location. thank you for having us, d
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Do not miss this gem.
Aside from the first class accommodations and breakfast, a real treat was Penelope herself. She was warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful, and a guenuinely delightful person. The beautiful gardens and fresh cut flowers in the room made yu feel like you were in an oasis. Thank you Penelope for a wonderful stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gem of a guest house
Three of us spent five nights at Penelope's Guesthouse while attending a conference. The rooms were great - fluffy towels, big beds and crisp sheets. Extra attention to detail including fresh flowers every day, a treat on your pillow and a Nespresso machine in each room were added bonuses. The breakfasts were delicious, with Penelope going out of her way to accommodate an early start. We also appreciated Penelope's advice on where to eat in town and how to get to various places. The Guesthouse is not situated within Stellenbosch itself, but rather in the outlying suburbs. This would be a challenge if you did not have a car - but it worked for us and meant the rooms were quiet. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend this Guest house to others.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice B&B
Located in a suburban neighborhood in Stellenbosch, a bit tricky to find unless you have a GPS (we did). An exceptionally nice B&B, hard to improve upon in any dimension. Even a Nespresso machine in the room! Good value, highly recommended.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a nice place, great hosts, too. We really enjoyed a great full week!
Holger, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Das Pool ist top, da kann man echt schwimmen! Ansonsten alles nett und sauber, loadshedding wird mit Stromspeichern überbrückt. Hier gibt es nichts zu meckern.
Fritz, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good times in Stellenbosch
Perfect!
Manuel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Tres bel établissement
Belle expérience
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schönes Gästehaus in Stellenbosch
Freundliches Personal, wunderschöner Garten, schöne Zimmer und gut gelegen für unsere letzte Nacht in Südafrika
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bien mais cher et sans charme
C'est une maison conçue pour être une guesthouse, avec 4 chambres plus ou moins identiques a l’étage. C'est confortable mais sans charme. Et la maison est située dans un quartier banal en périphérie de Stellenbosch. Par ailleurs, j'ai du payer en espèce, notre hôte ne prenant pas la carte de crédit pour des raisons de coût. Pour 115 Euros la nuit, je m'attendais a nettement mieux (et nous avons eu pendant notre séjour des guesthouse largement supérieure pour moins cher, y compris a Cape Town)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful paradise with lovely garden and pool!
We are really satisfied with our stay at this charming place. The owners were so welcoming and nice and the place was so Peaceful, with a blooming garden to have breakfast in, and a pool big enough to swim in. The room was even nicer than the pictures described! Highly recommended.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tosi hyvä guesthouse
Ihana pieni guesthouse, kivat ja erittäin siistit huoneet, tosi mahtava henkilökunta ja hyvä allas-alue.
Verified Hotels.com guest review