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Penelope's Stellenbosch

Property class: 3.5

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A balcony with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain view.
A white two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A wooden dresser with a mirror, a lamp, and various potted plants.
A breakfast buffet with various fruits, pastries, and condiments on a white countertop.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and gray pillows, a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Explore the area

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21 Speciosa Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Place, Stellenbosch Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Technopark Stellenbosch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stellenbosch University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A balcony with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain view.

Classic Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Stellenbosch

At Penelope's Stellenbosch you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Stellenbosch Golf Club and Mediclinic Stellenbosch. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Stellenbosch guest house include Technopark Stellenbosch and Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Technopark Stellenbosch - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stellenbosch University - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Spier Wine Estate - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blaauwklippen Wine Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biltong And Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blaauw Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Akker - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plato Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Penelope's Stellenbosch

As a guest of Penelope's Stellenbosch, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Penelope's Stellenbosch also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Stellenbosch guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Penelope's Stellenbosch offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Stellenbosch guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Premium satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 275 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf shop
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Penelope's Stellenbosch

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 275 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

Penelope's Stellenbosch offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penelope's Stellenbosch on 14 Aug 2026 start from NZ$270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

Yep, Penelope's Stellenbosch has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Does Penelope's Stellenbosch have a pool?

Penelope's Stellenbosch has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Penelope's Stellenbosch a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Penelope's Stellenbosch.

Does Penelope's Stellenbosch serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

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

Are pets allowed at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Penelope's Stellenbosch?

There is a golf course next to Penelope's Stellenbosch.

Penelope's Stellenbosch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a nice place, great hosts, too. We really enjoyed a great full week!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hosts, very helpful and accommodating. Safe parking in lovely quiet area on the edge of Stellenbosch. Enjoyed the breakfast with a good choice of fresh meats, cheeses and yogurts. Scrambled eggs and bacon perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

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

Beautiful guest house in a peaceful area

Friendly host, spacious beautiful room and a delicious breakfast made it an enjoyable stay. Thank you Penelope!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt! Leckeres Frühstück, nette Gastgeberin, nettes Personal! Wir bekamen gute Tipps von Penelope. Nette Wohngegend und ein schöner Garten mit Pool machten den Urlaub perfekt. Viele Weingüter sind schnell erreichbar und auch Kapstadt und das Kap der guten Hoffnung sind mit einem Tagesausflug gut zu schaffen.Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
PENELOPE’S ist ein perfekter Ort, den man jedem ans Herz legen kann. Die Zimmer sind ausgestattet mit allen Annehmlichkeiten und sehr guten Betten. Dazu bietet es noch einen Pool, sicheren Parkplatz und sehr buntes und liebevolles Frühstück. Die Zimmer haben einen Balkon und schöne Aussicht auf die Berge. Das gesamte Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und man frühstückt unter Weinreben. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft und bietet viele Möglichkeiten und eine belebte Innenstadt. Stellenbosch ist eine junge Universitätsstadt mit vielen hochwertigen Restaurants und Weingütern in der Nähe. Penelope kümmert sich herzlich um ihre Gäste und gibt gerne Tipps. Es ist eine Freude in ihrem Haus Gast zu sein.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Séjour de deux nuits très agréable. Dès notre arrivée nous nous sommes sentis dans un lieu paisible et très bien entretenu. Idéal pour se reposer et découvrir la région de Stellenbosch. Accueil très soigné, petit-déjeuner complet, endroit propre et beaucoup de détails qui ont fait de notre séjour un séjour incoryable sur place. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and hospitable host. Lovely house with beautiful garden and pool. Lovely balcony and view. Special attention to detail. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

Good times in Stellenbosch

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cyrille

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

Tres bel établissement

Belle expérience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sehr schönes Gästehaus in Stellenbosch

Freundliches Personal, wunderschöner Garten, schöne Zimmer und gut gelegen für unsere letzte Nacht in Südafrika
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christina Mila

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Tosi hyvä guesthouse

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay!

Was great base for exploring the Winelands. A home away from home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

jean pierre

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

Super

Très beau b&b. Des patites attentions comme des smarties su l'oreiller , une petite bouteille de vin de la région... Excellenr petit déjeuner. Allez y les yeux fermés!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dushan

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place! highly recommended . it is a great place and location. thank you for having us, d
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Family visit

sehr freundlich, und sehr schöne Zimmer liebevoll eingerichtet, waren auf Familienbesuch in Stellenbosch Paradyskloof von daher für uns ideal gelegen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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.