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De Doornkraal Vinotel

4.0 star property
Victorian country house with winery and outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe
Property grounds
22-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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8 Long Street, Riversdale, Western Cape, 6670
  • Place, Julius Gordon Africana Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riversdale Tourism Office
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, Garden Area

Cottage, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Riversdale

At De Doornkraal Vinotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Julius Gordon Africana Centre and Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk. Highlights at this boutique country house include a winery, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The fine-dining restaurant, De Wingerdt, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 1614 square feet (150 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Riversdale country house include Riversdale Hospital and Riversdale Tourism Office.
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What's nearby

  • Julius Gordon Africana Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riversdale Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riversdale Tourism Office - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stilbaai Golf Club - 35 min drive - 53.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trends Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nibbling Squirrel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

De Doornkraal Vinotel

Victorian country house with winery and outdoor pool
A winery is on site. There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this country house measures 1614 square feet (150 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly De Doornkraal Vinotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Riversdale country house.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • 1614 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1746
  • Winery on site
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
De Doornkraal Vinotel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 22-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Riversdale country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 220 to 242 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • De Wingerdt

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,614 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1746
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at De Doornkraal Vinotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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: approximately ZAR 220 to 242 for adults and ZAR 0 to 0 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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, 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 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, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique
De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel
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Historic Country House
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Doornkraal Historic Boutique
Doornkraal Vinotel Riversdale
De Doornkraal Vinotel Riversdale
De Doornkraal Vinotel Country House
De Doornkraal Vinotel Country House Riversdale
De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Yep, De Doornkraal Vinotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Doornkraal Vinotel on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$204.97, 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.

Are there any beaches close to De Doornkraal Vinotel?

The closest beach to De Doornkraal Vinotel is Skulpiesbaai Local Nature Reserve (36.5 km).

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have a pool?

De Doornkraal Vinotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes De Doornkraal Vinotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and winery tours, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at De Doornkraal Vinotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

No, De Doornkraal Vinotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at De Doornkraal Vinotel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.