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De Doornkraal Vinotel

4.0 star property
Upscale country house with winery and conference centre

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Cottage, Garden Area | Bathroom
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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8 Long Street, Riversdale, Western Cape, 6670
  • Popular LocationJulius Gordon Africana Centre5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiversdale Hospital15 min walk

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Cottage, Garden Area

Cottage, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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. Each morning full breakfast is available. 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 - 5 min walk
  • Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk - 6 min walk
  • Riversdale Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Riversdale Tourism Office - 16 min walk
  • Westfield 4X4 Trail - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spur - Mountain Ridge - 2 min drive
  • Ikigai - 2 min drive
  • Wimpy - 2 min drive
  • Ou Meul Bakery En Cafe Riversdale - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 3 min drive

About this property

De Doornkraal Vinotel

Upscale country house with winery and conference centre
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.

Languages

English

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 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1746
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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: from approximately ZAR 220 to 242 for adults and from 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
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 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
De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel Riversdale
De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Riversdale
Historic Country House
Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel Riversdale
Doornkraal Historic Boutique Riversdale
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 26 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Doornkraal Vinotel on 27 May 2024 start from AU$131.07, 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.

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.

De Doornkraal Vinotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Geof

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a parlous state of repair. Windows that a terrible and need replacing, the shower in our room was unacceptable as was the floor in the bathroom. None of the doors fitted and the locks were useless. Our bedroom was tawdry and needs a serious revamp - acually everything does. Dinner was mediocre although the estate shiraz was good . Breakfast was good but very slow. Will I stay here again? No! Very expensive for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mphatso

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem!
We stayed here to break up the drive from Cape Town to Knysna. Traveling with a 5 and 2-year old, we wanted a place that was family friendly. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating for our family, the pool was a great relief from the warm summer day, and the food was prepared to perfection by the spirited chef. We stayed in the two-bedroom cottage and it was perfect for a family of 4. A sleepy city, but if you are looking for a relaxing place to help break up a long car ride, a perfect stop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could be great
This hotel could be wonderful with better and friendlier service and greater attention to detail. The hotel is in one of Riversdale's historic buildings and in a quiet location well off the main road. We arrived to find the reception office locked. The proprietor arrived, asked us into her office, sat at her desk and after some time asked us to sit down. We felt rather like naughty schoolchildren in front of the teacher's desk! Her only real comment to us was that she was glad we had paid in full, because it was less work for her. She directed us to our room, but gave us no information about the hotel, times for dinner and breakfast, etc, nor was there any of this information in the room. The room was small, with only one upright chair, so one person had to sit or lie on the bed. There were no toiletries of any kind provided in the bathroom - we had to ask for a bar of soap so that we could wash our hands. The shower leaked considerably and flooded the bathroom. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable, with good sheets and pillows and the room was attractively furnished. We decided we would use the pool after our journey, but it was covered in scum and fallen leaves, so changed our minds. There were a few loungers, but with no cushions nor pool towels. We had to track someone down to ask for a beer. Dinner was well cooked and presented. Huge potential but at present a disappointing place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Glasgow Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected gem
Overnight stopover during garden route travels . Excellent experience with Chris and his team making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive until you leave . Rooms are comfortable and very clean . Gardens well maintained and encourage you sit back and relax and enjoy the sunshine . The restaurant is like an oasis in a desert with some of the best food I have enjoyed in south Africa . A substantial menu choice in a very nice restaurant with great service and excellent food . Would definitely recommend that you experience this hotel and the great service from Chris and the team for yourself and don't think that you will be disappointed and will leave with a smile on your face. Will definitely stay here again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stop over on N2
Free laundry because we stayed three nights. So helpful, lovely staff.

6/10 Okay

Not Provided, johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic 5* Restaurant but I would say 3* hotel.
The restaurant is Fantastic , dinner and breakfast 5* . The hotel is I would say 3* It is an old hotel and has a lovely garden and bedding and bed is fine just that no airconditioner and for a 4* and at R1500 per night per couple , I think that should be included. I would really go back for the food but you can get alternative accommodation at a lower rate. The Manager is great and he is also the fantastic chef! So spend your money on the food!

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of paradise!
This was one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed with exceptional hospitality and professionalism. The room was beautiful with a vineyard out the window and a willow with birds' nests. High security, amazing food and delicious wines. Paradise all around.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover on N2
my wife and I stayed for one night on the recommendation of a friend who stayed last year. We were not disappointed. The rooms were very basic but clean, and need air conditioning..there is a fan. The swimming pool was just the right temperature and very clean. Christopher , the manager, is an excellent host and could not do enough for us. He is a really fine chef and we had the most wonderful meal. I would recommend this hotel for only a one night stay