Guest houses in Stellenbosch South Africa are found all over the country and very popular among overseas and local tourists alike. A good guest house is like a small hotel, there are usually no more than ten to twelve bedrooms. They are graded from a 2–5 star grading. The owners or the management of the guest house do not normally reside on the premises. In a bed & breakfast establishment, the owners live on the premises.
You will find a variety of guest houses in Stellenbosch and around South Africa. A vast majority of visitors and business people prefer to stay at a guest house or at a bed & breakfast. This is due to the personal service and attention they receive. The owners and staff are there to welcome the guests and see to their every need. The owners are usually very involved in the day to day running of their establishment. In the lounge area of a guest house there should be informative books on South Africa. At the reception area you would find brochures on the day tours that Stellenbosch has to offer. This popular Western Cape town has long, hot summer days so many of the guest houses have a pool for you to swim and cool down in. In many of the guest houses you would find an “honesty bar” system where you would write down what drinks you have taken from the bar.
In the town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, there are approximately 40 guest houses. Some of them are situated on a wine farm or in the historical town. The price for the accommodation would normally include a breakfast. A few of them provide dinner, with prior arrangement having been made. Some establishments have a restaurant on the premises, especially those which are situated on a wine farm.
The Western Cape and winelands is very well known for the celebrity weddings that take place here. With the majestic Stellenbosch mountains and the vineyards as a backdrop, it is so popular to “tie the knot” on a wine farm. Bridal couples from all over South Africa and the world get married in the Cape winelands. Some of the famous wine farms like Neethlingshof, Asara, Clouds End, Blaawklippen, Zevenwacht and Zorgvliet all offer a magnificent wedding venue. Most of the established guest houses in Stellenbosch South Africa will often host a bride and her entourage before the wedding.
Bonne Esperance - Stellenbosh Accommodation
