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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
Mountain View - Double
Interior
Outdoor pool
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
28 Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Stellenbosch University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Coetzenburg Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Stellenbosch Village Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden View - Double

Garden View - Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard - Double

Standard - Double

Standard - Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mountain View - Double

Mountain View - Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 31.5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace - Double

Terrace - Double

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden View - Twin/ Double

Garden View - Twin/ Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard - Twin/ Double

Standard - Twin/ Double

Standard - Twin/ Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Terrace - Twin/ Double

Terrace - Twin/ Double

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Stellenbosch

At Summerwood Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Stellenbosch University and Lanzerac Wine Estate. Highlights at this guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Stellenbosch guest house include Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and De Zalze Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dorp Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fick House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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
Summerwood Guest House offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Summerwood Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Stellenbosch guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1904
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Summerwood Guest House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Stellenbosch guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Summerwood Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Summerwood Guest House?

Summerwood Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Summerwood Guest House?

Yep, Summerwood Guest House has a free self car park.

Does Summerwood Guest House have a pool?

Summerwood Guest House has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does Summerwood Guest House serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summerwood Guest House?

No, Summerwood Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Summerwood Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Summerwood Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Summerwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing guest house
Wow....this guest house is amazing. It is beautifully decorated and has a very peaceful theme. The staff were wonderful and so friendly, especially Rodney who looked after us for the duration of our stay and couldn't do enough for us and made us feel very welcome and special. Our bedroom was beautiful and ever so comfortable. You can tell a lot of thought went into decorating the place. The breakfast was varied with hot and cold food available and a very reasonably priced honesty bar. A nice touch is the free bottles of water in the room and dotted about the house. The gardens were lovely too and we spent many hours lazing by the pool. The guest house is about 15min walk to town but it's a safe walk, there are also bikes available for free to make the journey quicker. Simply the most wonderful stay.