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Summerwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Stellenbosch University

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Outdoor pool
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Interior
Mountain View - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Terrace - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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28 Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Stellenbosch University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fick House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Room options

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Garden View - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden View - Double

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard - Double

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain View - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Mountain View - Double

  • Mountain view
  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace - Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Terrace - Double

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View - Twin/ Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden View - Twin/ Double

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard - Twin/ Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard - Twin/ Double

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace - Twin/ Double | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Terrace - Twin/ Double

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University is a short stroll from Summerwood Guest House, and other popular attractions like Lanzerac Wine Estate are within a mile (2 km). This 8-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dorp Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fick House - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanzerac Wines - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De-Eetkamer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Meraki - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪De Warenmarkt - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪DCM - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Summerwood Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Stellenbosch University
At Summerwood Guest House, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free use of bicycles, a computer station, and a library.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 13 and younger (only guests older than 13 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 350 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Summerwood Guest House?

Summerwood Guest House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Summerwood Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in Stellenbosch, a short 19-minute walk from Dorp Street and also 19 minutes on foot from Stellenbosch Town Hall. You'll also find Coetzenburg Stadium and The Stellenbosch Village Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Summerwood Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Summerwood Guest House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Summerwood Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Summerwood Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What do couples enjoy most about Summerwood Guest House?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a minibar and a separate bath and shower as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Summerwood Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Summerwood Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Summerwood Guest House offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Summerwood Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Summerwood Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Summerwood Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to Summerwood Guest House?

The closest major airport to Summerwood Guest House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 24.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Summerwood Guest House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Summerwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A C

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in perfect location. 15 min walk to downtown Stellenbosch for meals and shopping. Our host was gracious and had communicated dining and wine options well ahead of our arrival, allowing us to book ahead and secure reservations. Breakfast was included and lovely. Room was comfortable and spacious. We had a ground floor suite which was very convenient. Several bikes were available for use, but we did not take them out. Overall, highly recommend this property if you are looking for good quality, personal attention, quiet and safe location, and pleasant amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Fiona was an excellent host, property was clean and well maintained. Lovely pool. Great breakfast. We walked into town and got an Uber back if it was dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Specious and comfortable room in a delightful, quiet hotel, which felt more like a boutique hotel. Ideally located, just 15 mins walk to town centre. Friendly and helpful welcome from Fiona.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great stay, awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal

The girls at the front desk were so helpful from start to finish . The pool was a nice touch after a tough days wine tasting 😛 only a 15/20 min walk to “town “.... ideal!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Accommodation in a Beautiful Setting

This is a really beautiful guesthouse; totally in keeping with the stunning Stellenbosch area. We had a very warm welcome and a wonderful stay. The rooms, outdoor space, main lounge and dining room are all spacious, elegant and immaculately kept. Breakfast was made up of three courses, each with various lovely choices. All the food was very nice, the only downside was the service was very slow and sometimes our orders got confused. There were a couple of nice extras we weren't expecting such as free bikes we could borrow if we wanted, cosy swing chairs on the porch we could curl up in and read books and little chocolates left each night on our door handle. We were sad to leave after two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRAKANT , London. U K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with excellent customer service.

Staff very helpful. Verity of breakfast. Good location of hotel. Enjoy staying in this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Vik, Maidstone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Guesthouse

We stayed over for 4 nights as we had a wedding in Stellenbosch. The place is well located and is safe and secure. Not far from the Centre with restaurants and shops. We got Uber’s everyone but you can walk in to the Centre. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is great and the staff went out there way to make us take away sandwiches after we missed breakfast one morning. Didn’t use the pool as we didn’t have time, but it looked clean. The guesthouse was peaceful and chilled out. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay in Stellenbosch

Our room was lovely but the staff made our stay exceptional. Excellent service. We were there on Valentines Day and they made every effort to make our stay delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cute design and comfortable hotel

Only stayed one night, must check in before 8 pm or else incur extra charge for after hours. The house is very comfortable, white and gray design with cute giraffes, breakfast is good, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Comfortable place with beautiful garden, great service and delicious breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B in Stellenbosch!

We had a fabulous time at Summerwood as part of our honeymoon trip to South Africa. The inn was lovely with a wonderful manager and was such a great value. We arrived a bit tipsy after spending the day on the Wine Tram in Franschhoek, but immediately we could tell this hotel was special. The room was very nice and modern and that night we enjoyed the "honest bar" and cookies! The next morning after a great continental breakfast we borrowed bikes from the inn and rode into town for coffee. All in all a great experience, we just wish we could have stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming

A great guesthouse - the distance out of town didn't matter as they lend you bicycles for you to use for free. We used the bikes to get around on our own vinyard tour too. The rooms wrre large and the breakfast was lovely. We weren't brave enough to take a dip but we enjoyed laying out in the gardens.

10/10 Excellent

Grishma , Perth Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful home away from home

This property oozes charm and is beautifully decorated with a lovely garden and swimming pool. We wished we had booked an extra day.It is well situated for the town centre. The bed was very comfy and room facilities were great. Rodney who took care of us made our stay very special with his charm and hospitality. ..the breakfast and cappuchino were outstanding. All in all a 5 star place and one we will definitely return to again.

10/10 Excellent

laura, houston, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great! Will stay again!!

Not located in town, but very close which was perfect for me. Staff great, room great, clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and even had extra electrical power adapters! Parking secure and convenient. Nice breakfast. Great value too!! On,y thing, which is common foe this type of accommodation, no lift---so travel light or request lower level room. Did not use honesty bar but nice amenity to provide. Will return 100%

10/10 Excellent

glenn, exeter, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, so peaceful

Very pleasantly surprised by this great guest house. We had a wonderful time there. Nice quiet room, excellent breakfast and wonderful gardens. Easy parking. Will be back

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairytale

Most fairytale, magical experience ever! Loved every minute. I wrote a long review on TripAdvisor

10/10 Excellent

Joesph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to stay

Nice, quiet place. I would definitely go back there. The staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, and overall our stay was very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! Little extra details to make the guests feel like they are at home. and a lot of thought has gone in to this place.