The Hotel

Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa is an elegant Victorian Boutique Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The hotel, offering a fusion of Victorian and modern elegance is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, providing luxury accommodation to the weary traveller. With 27 rooms, all individually decorated and furnished with antiques the atmosphere is that of visiting the country side, and yet the Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa with its homely” Guesthouse” atmosphere provides every modern amenity you would expect from a 4 star Hotel.

Surrounded by vineyards and beautiful mountains makes this location one of the most sought-after holiday venues in the Western Cape and in South Africa.

Features

Facilities at the Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa include:

Lounge
Our Lounge, furnished with original antiques and its classic ambience and quiet atmosphere is the ideal venue for guests to relax, read a book and enjoy a drink in the evening. In winter a log-fire nightcap in the deep sofas provides that perfect end to a perfect day.

Restaurant & Bar
Before starting the day guests are served a delicious wholesome South African Buffet breakfast. During the summer months breakfast is also served on the Vine-shaded patio.

Our classic, fully licensed Restaurant the "Oak-leaf" serves A la Carte Dinners as well as Set-Menu meals for Tour Groups. House specialty dishes include traditional South African fare such as Cape Malay Bobotie, Afval and Venison dishes that will delight the palates of the most discerning patrons.

Light meals are available throughout the day and our bar service is available from 07h00 to 23:00 on a daily basis. 
 

Vine-shaded patio
On our Vine-shaded patio guests can enjoy their afternoon tea & coffee in a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Light lunches and refreshing drinks are served throughout the day, and on hot summer evenings it is the perfect setting for a romantic candlelight dinner.

During the summer months guests can also enjoy their breakfast in this picturesque and tranquil setting.

Other hotel facilities include:

24-hour reception
Room service available from 07h00 to 23h00
Porter service
Heated swimming pool
Conference and Banqueting facilities
In house Transport service
WIFI

Conference & Banqueting Facilities
The hotel has been designed specifically to cater for your needs. Accommodating up to 50 delegates Cinema Style, 30 delgates Schoolroom, 20 delegates U-Shape, and 50 GUESTS cocktail

Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa provides a comprehensive service including: Tea`s, Lunches & Dinners and customized Day Packages can be designed to suit your budget & requirements.

Swimming Pool
A sparkling heated swimming pool in a tropical garden setting provides for welcome relief on a hot summers day .... just to laze around, sip a refreshing drink and to be totally at peace with the world. 
 

We are located in close proximity to:
De Zalze Several golf courses
Stellenbosch University
Coetzenburg Athletic Stadium
Danie Craven Rugby Stadium – Sport Science Institute
Van der Stel Sporting Grounds
Scenic walks and hiking trails
15 minute drive from the beach

Leisure
Sports

Wine Tasting Tours
Exclusive wine tours & tasting presented in English & German can be arranged via the reception of the Hotel, for guests to explore and experience the attractions and delights of this Renowned Wine Region.

Location

GPS Co-ordinates:
33° 56΄ 24" S
18° 51΄ 04" E

From Cape Town International Airport, take the N2 in the direction of Somerset West. On the N2 take the R44 (Stellenbosch) turn-off and continue into Stellenbosch. Turn left into Dorpstreet and right into Weidenhof street for Hotel parking

Distance by Car

30 mins to Cape Town Int. Airport
15 mins to N1 National Road
12 mins to N2 National Road
20 mins to Somerset West
25 mins to Franschhoek
20 mins to Paarl
40 mins to Cape Town and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Attractions

Outdoor attractions and Sporting activities include:

Wine tasting on Stellenbosch Wine Route
Fly-fishing at Jonkershoek
Angling at the nearby Strand Beach
Cycling / mountain bikes. Available at the Hotel for hire
Golf - There are three golf courses within 10kms of Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Golf Club, Devon Vale Country Club and De Zalze Golf Estate at Spier Estate.
Various hiking and horse trails
Nature Reserves and Botanical Gardens
Mooiberge Strawberry Farm Stall
Oom Samie se Winkel for Stellenbosch memorabilia
Village Museum
Khayamandi Tourism Corridor Museum
Quad Biking at the Dellrust wine estate
Historical guided walks through the town
Game and Wildlife:

Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm
Drakenstein Lion Park
Butterfly World
Wiesenhof Game Park
Spier Cheetah
Monkey Town
 

Rooms

An elegant Victorian Style Country Hotel with 27 rooms, all individually decorated and furnished with antiques.

The rooms are a mix of Luxury rooms boasting spacious and individually decorated accommodation with twin or double beds, a separate lounge offering extra comfort as well as an own private patio.

Standard rooms containing all the modern conveniences you would expect in a four star hotel. Uniquely furnished with antiques each room has its own distinct character and individual look.

Deluxe loft apartments offer all the modern conveniences with either a single or Kingsize bed

Conferencing

The Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa offers 1 conference/ banqueting room with a maximum seating capacity of 50 people:

1. Cinema Style – 50 pax
2. Schoolroom – 30 pax
3. U-Shape – 20 pax
4. Cocktail – 50 pax

All audio-visual equipment is outsourced.

Dorpshuis Spa

Nestled in the heart of Stellenbosch, Dorpshuis offers the ideal setting for a day spa. Revitalise your body and soul with our exquisite pampering and rejuvenating facial and body treatments. Use of the sauna is complimentary with all treatments at the Dorpshuis Spa. To ensure it is ready and accessible, please remember to book the sauna in advance.
The Dorpshuis Spa is also open to visitors and residents from other hotels and areas. A free pick-up and drop-off service is available. Special weekend and day packages are available on request. We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
Why not treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure? Various options are available, all of which include exfoliation, cuticle conditioning, nail fi ling, buffing and polishing, using re hydrating essential oils. A variety of both strip waxes and soothing hot waxes are available for gentle hair removal, ensuring beautifully soft, smooth, hair-free skin for longer. Eyelash and eyebrow tinting is also on offer.

Men are welcome to make use of all our treatments and facilities. Relaxing body massages as well as anti-aging treatments are particularly popular amongst our gentlemen clientele. We invite you to join us for the day&hellip. Why not indulge in a relaxing treatment at the spa followed by a healthy brunch as you relax beside the pool? Enjoy refreshments in the lounge, or sip cocktails while basking in the ambiance of the pool deck before indulging in a delicious dinner at our à la carte restaurant (fully licensed).