A family-friendly stay in Stellenbosch awaits you at Weltevreden Estate. You'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Louisvale Wines and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Stellenbosch University. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Jonkershuis 1817, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's club and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Cloetesville guest house include Dorp Street and Rupert Museum.
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Weltevreden Estate. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Stellenbosch guest house.
1 building
7 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Conference rooms
Built in 1812
Kid's club (surcharge)
Conference centre
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Staff members are multilingual
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Weltevreden Estate offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Jonkershuis 1817
Things to do
Children's club
Playground
Family friendly
Children's club (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 1812
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Weltevreden Estate
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra 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 continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
We should mention
Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Weltevreden Retief Residence House Stellenbosch
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Weltevreden Estate House Stellenbosch
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Weltevreden Estate?
Weltevreden Estate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Weltevreden Estate?
As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Weltevreden Estate on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$194, 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 Weltevreden Estate?
Yep, Weltevreden Estate has a free self car park.
What makes Weltevreden Estate a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Weltevreden Estate.
Is Weltevreden Estate family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's club, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Weltevreden Estate is a hit with families.
Does Weltevreden Estate serve breakfast?
You bet, continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Weltevreden Estate?
No, Weltevreden Estate does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Weltevreden Estate?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Weltevreden Estate?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at Weltevreden Estate?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Weltevreden Estate Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Excellent location, very creative and authentic rooms and a lovely team from the gate, welcome desk and bar. Visited a lot of wineries over the years, but this hotel one of the best ones
We loved the beautiful historical buildings and the beautiful surrounding park with the Peacock, Ducks and chickens.The food was delicious and the staff very friendly.
This place is also great for children as they have their own playpark with restaurant! We will bring our grandchildren next time!
We attended a wedding at Nooitgedacht Estate. The location of Weltevreden Estate was perfect as it was only 2.5km from the wedding venue.The room was decorated beautifully. The bed was big, warm and very comfy. Unfortunately there was no shower, but a lovely bath. The breakfast was phenomenal and available till 11am!
It’s close to the charming town of Stellenbosch, and has lovely gardens. The rooms upstairs are small and somewhat dark due to the thatch, but they are good value and are in the main house which dates from the 1700’s. There’s no access to indoors common areas in the house though. No pool but great play area for kids! The cafe is darling tho outside so it’s best to come Dec til end March!
Lyn
Verified
8/10 Good
Dennis
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Nice estate but unfortunately not properly managed
We stayed in their Werf Cottage, a great space for families. We loved the large garden and the proximity to their Carnival playground.
Unfortunately it seems that no one is paying attention to the details. Their website is very professional but the staff on site isn't reflecting that. For example the apartment had broken chairs, loose towel bar and closet door, ... that would require maintance.
Weirdest thing was the bottle of local wine on our room. There was no cork screw in the apartment to open it and unfortunately the Jonkershuis restaurant nearby already closes at 6pm. We were able to solve it next day but also charged for the bottle on checkout with the comment that there should have been a note next to it (there was no note).
A comment on breakfast: Very nice options (liked the eggs benedict) but you need to be patient as the service is slow. Took us 30 minutes to order although there were almost no other guests on one day.
Overall they could make much more out of it with all the nice surroundings.
We stayed in a family cottage. It was ok compare to other rooms but price is the same. Other rooms much bigger and nicer decorated with fire place. Our cottage was very basic
Lovely stay here, so kid friendly! Staff and service excellent. Very relaxed and beautiful location and great food.
Will definitely recommend to stay here
After a hectic business trip of 3 weeks, I had the opportunity to spend some time at Weltevreden,before the last week of my trip. The food was great, service excellent, bed comfortable and the shower hot. Just excellent!
Wonderful hidden gem in Stellenbosch area. Beautiful estate with cute and comfortable rooms, good food and wonderful surroundings. Good location for wine tastings!
It is such a beautiful estate and the staff is very friendly, especially Leigh!
The restaurant caters for various events from kiddies parties to weddings!
The room has a romantic setting with a comfy bed.
The Cloetewill rooms are perfect for a group of friends or family as it has a communal section for drinks.
Geweldige en zeer mooie locatie met veel (Hollandse) historie. Kamers zeer sfeervol ingericht. Onze kamer had een uitstekende douche en zeer goed bed. Hebben er heerlijk vertoefd in een rustige omgeving. Zeer geschikt voor mensen met een hang naar nostalgie i.c.m. luxe.
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Okay
Oliver
7 Mar 2018
Disliked: Staff & service
muss nicht sein...da gibt es deutlich Besseres...
Generell können wir die Zimmer im Weltevreden nicht so wirklich empfehlen, da es in den Winelands deutlich bessere Alternativen gibt. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir vom Security empfangen und zu unser Zimmern gebracht. Es gab keine wirkliche Begrüßung, keinen Welcome-Drink und keinerlei Information. Es wurde uns einfach der Schlüssel in die Hand gedrückt und das wars.
Die Zimmer sind auch eher in die Jahre gekommen und recht duster. Aber am meisten hat uns dann am Morgen das Frühstück enttäuscht. Wir waren nun schon sehr häufig in Südafrika und hatten immer ein perfektes und schön zubereitetes Frühstück. Die war im Weltevreden leider nicht der Fall und alle nicht ganz so gewöhnlichen Extras waren extra zu bezahlen. Leider auch jeder weitere Kaffee. Das kannten wir bisher aus Südafrika überhaupt nicht.
Insgesamt würden wir das Weltevreden nicht empfehlen und wir werden auch selbst dort nicht mehr übernachten.