A stroll from the many historic attractions of the Winelands ‘capital’ of Stellenbosch, Oude Werf combines a centuries-old heritage as South Africa’s oldest continuously operating hotel with luxury contemporary comforts and intimate hospitality.
The historic Oude Werf Hotel was built in 1802 on the site of South Africa's first church, which was destroyed by fire in 1710. The hotel is located in the heart of Stellenbosch, well-known for its vibrant shops, art galleries, stunning museums, and beautiful examples of Cape Dutch architecture, all within walking distance. The luxurious landmark hotel is filled with antiques and decorated in soft tones, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Tasteful furnishings, attentive service, gourmet cuisine, and world-class amenities combine to give guests a memorable stay.
Oude Werf has 58 luxurious en-suite bedrooms in three different room types, set across the hotel property. Most are centered on the poolside gardens or within the historic inn-house. Most above-ground rooms have lift access, with some adjacent rooms interconnecting, making them family group-friendly.
All rooms have been extensively renovated or are newly built, incorporating the latest interior fittings. Standard room features include king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms with luxury amenities, high-speed internet access, tea and coffee-making facilities, an optional minibar, air conditioning, a work desk, and satellite television.
The 23 contemporary-styled Superior Rooms are located on all three floors of the hotel, overlooking the shady central garden or quiet vine-covered courtyard. These open-plan style rooms are filled with natural light and include a bedroom, luxurious en-suite with a shower, vanity, and toilet.
The 12 spacious, high-ceilinged Deluxe Rooms are furnished in rich colors and a comfortable, modern Cape style. They feature king or twin beds, large luxury en-suites with free-standing baths and separate showers, and a Nespresso coffee machine.
The 23 spacious, open-plan Luxury Rooms are located on the ground, first, and second floors of the hotel. These rooms enjoy airy views of the quiet central gardens or courtyards. Each room features a bedroom with a separate en-suite bath, shower, vanity, and toilet, along with a step-out patio or balcony with chairs. These rooms are suited to families, as they include two sets of interconnecting rooms.
Oude Werf offers guests a tranquil space in the center of the vibrant town. The swimming pool sparkles by the manicured gardens, making it a perfect spot for relaxing or sipping sundowners.
The newly revamped bistro, Liefde, serves classic Cape cuisine with a modern twist. Culinary delights are accompanied by wines from an extensive wine list, sourced from the world-famous wine region.
Oude Werf offers conference packages in a well-equipped venue, accommodating up to 40 delegates.
Guests have the opportunity to explore the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Established in 1971, it’s the oldest wine route in the country. Today, the Stellenbosch Wine Route comprises more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. Daily wine tastings, cellar tours, and sales are available at most cellars. Many of these venues offer restaurants and picnic facilities. The Vine Hopper provides a convenient hop-on-hop-off service in the Stellenbosch wine area. For those seeking adventure, guided cycle tours through the city and vineyards are also available.
November 13, 2024
quick and pleasant
The agent was a pleasure to communicate with and all requests were dealt with quickly. She was able to offer many options that fit our needs. The whole experience could not have gone smoother
September 19, 2024
Candis Cloete was extremely helpful and…
Candis Cloete was extremely helpful and efficient. She made me feel confident in making my booking. She was always prompt in her replies
August 18, 2024
Quick and straightforward
The safari booking process was quick and straightforward with Candis, and now I'm just looking forward to the trip and a great experience!
Dec 13, 2024
Leigh-Ann Croeser from Safari.com was fantastic
Leigh-Ann from Safari.com was great to work with to plan our group safari trip. She was able to get me on the priority waitlist for a lodge that I liked, which ended up working out for our group during my preferred dates. Leigh-Ann was responsive and provided various tour recommendations for us to decide on the best option for us. There were a few email and name typos from Leigh-Ann that I had to correct, but other than that, I had a great experience.
Dec 12, 2024
Dolan was terrific
Dolan was terrific. He got back to us immediately to answer all of our questions. And was so nice to hold a room for a couple of days because of my moms passing. It gave us time to finalize her arrangements and time to book our trip. I would highly recommend using him to book your trip!!
Dec 12, 2024
Great support and communication
I had great support from Lana, she has been helping to book the dream trip to Bostwana in a very efficient way. Great communication, very responsive and precise, could not wish for more. Highly recommend her.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja Is A Fabulous Travel Consultant
Anja Mayer was extremely knowledgeable, patient, prompt with her responses to questions, and always very helpful. She was also a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend to anyone that asks that Anja is the right person to contact if they are interested in travelling to South Africa or Botswana.
Dec 12, 2024
Anja did a fabulous job!
Anja was knowledgeble, patient prompt with her responses to questions and always very helpful. In addition, it was a pleasure working with her. I would recommend her to anyone without any reservation.
Dec 10, 2024
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to…
Mel du Toit was the perfect person to arrange and organize our trip!! She was on the ball, made sure everything was in place and travel arrangements secured! I highly recommend her!!
Dec 9, 2024
Great support from Shann
Shann made the booking experience seamless - provided very helpful information to ensure we fully understood what the experience would be like and made sure we felt safe with experiences we have booked.
Dec 9, 2024
Quick & efficient
Very fast response, polite - impressive
Dec 7, 2024
Went through Newmarket travel and Hays…
Went through Newmarket travel and Hays travel ..information about flight changes hard to get..but on arrival the holiday was taken over Safari.com..amazing ..experience everything was fine tuned and the staff ..guides drivers fabulous and friendly ..lots of knowledge..lots of fun and the surprises they did was so lovely ...loved every minute ..Paris our guide was amazing..10/10 and Eric driver ..the waiters and waitress every and everyone in the hotels .smiling and friendly..Best holiday of my life