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De Doornkraal Vinotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique country house with winery

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De Doornkraal Vinotel

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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 | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Overview of De Doornkraal Vinotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Cottage, Garden Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Cottage, Garden Area

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Riversdale

In historical district.Your stay at this Riversdale country house places you within a 10-minute walk of Julius Gordon Africana Centre and Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk. Riversdale Hospital and Riversdale Tourism Office are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

4-star boutique country house with winery
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 meters) and includes a conference center. 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 center
  • 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 safes 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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Riversdale country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

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

Outdoor space

  • Patio

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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 220–242 for adults, and ZAR 0–0 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 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 organization.

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

How close is De Doornkraal Vinotel to the airport?

De Doornkraal Vinotel is 178.3 mi (190-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 5, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Doornkraal Vinotel on May 6, 2024 start from $75.16, excluding 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.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at De Doornkraal Vinotel.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at De Doornkraal Vinotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 220 and 242 for adults, ZAR 0 and 0 for children.

Is there a casino at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have a pool?

De Doornkraal Vinotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have a restaurant?

De Doornkraal Vinotel is home to De Wingerdt, which features garden views, a poolside location, and al fresco dining.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is De Doornkraal Vinotel to downtown Riversdale?

De Doornkraal Vinotel is 0.4 mi away from Riversdale.

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

8/10 Good

Mphatso

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to experience this!
This is a historic building but well maintained and functional. Absolutely awesome is the only way to describe the service you get at De Doornkraal. I wish we could have stayed longer as 1 night wasn't really enough. We were the only guests the night we were there and were treated like Royalty from the moment we arrived and nothing was too much trouble. Dinner was full al a carte service with a full menu with plenty of choice and again for breakfast. Often hotels cut back menus etc when times are quiet but not here and I am sure nothing changes when it is busy either. Big hotel chains should send their staff her to learn what hospitality is about and how to treat customers.