Albarosa Guesthouse

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible
Interior entrance
Free daily local cuisine breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
7 Helderberg St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Dorp Street
    1 min walk
  • Stellenbosch Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Eerste Rivier Station
    19 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    40 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Duplex, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Cottage, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this property

Albarosa Guesthouse

Stellenbosch bed & breakfast in Stellenbosch Central with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this bed & breakfast has a bar/lounge and a business center. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Albarosa Guesthouse offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Stellenbosch bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Albarosa Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Dorp Street. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Dorp Street and University of Stellenbosch Art Gallery
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Albarosa Guesthouse. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Stellenbosch bed & breakfast.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 160 for check-in between 8:30 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 160 for check-in between 8:30 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Albarosa Guesthouse offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 2 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Albarosa Guesthouse Hotel Stellenbosch
Albarosa Guesthouse Hotel
Albarosa Guesthouse Stellenbosch
Albarosa Guesthouse B&B Stellenbosch
Albarosa Guesthouse B&B
Albarosa Stellenbosch
Albarosa Guesthouse Stellenbosch
Albarosa Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
Albarosa Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Stellenbosch

Albarosa Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was quite adequate for my purposes. The only confusing thing was that I had filtered on the online process for air-conditioning yet ended up with a room with no aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Plus everything about the facilities was well kept and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosetta, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked about the property was the attention to detail the owner gave to each guest. I inadvertently booked a room with a share bath. However, prior to my arrival, to my delight the owner picked up on it, intuitively and upgraded my room to an in suite bath without any additional charges. The property is well maintained. It offers a warm, inviting embrace with a nice garden and inground pool. My room had all the comforts of home, with a brandy decanter and glasses for two, hot water kettle with tea, coffee and ceramic dishware, with a selection of books for quiet reading. Patio table with chairs for two were positioned just outside of my room to able me to enjoy a glass of wine, or tea with taking in the beautiful sunny weather. The dining area offer charming table settings for just two, or more, and the first glass of wine was on the house. After that payment was expected on the Honor system. Breakfast each day was amazing...bacon, sausage, eggs, fresh fruit, variety of yogurts, cereals, breads, and more...As I was preparing for a day at the Babylonstoren Vineyard, the owner offered me an umbrella for protection from the blazing sun while touring the farm. Having visited various countries in Africa, I will remember my stay at Albarosa, as one of my most pleasant and plan to return next year and brings friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute!
Overall we had a wonderful stay here. My husband and I were in town from the USA to attend a close friends wedding and stayed for 2 nights. There was some confusion at check but the manager straightened things out. It’s a cute guesthouse with a beautiful garden. They offer hot breakfast and have an honestly bar where you can pour yourself a drink and leave 15 Rand. The pool pictured is not quite a pool, it is the size of a hot tub. So if you are looking for a place with a pool this is probably not the place. If you are looking for a cozy friendly place right near the town center this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not that impressed
I wasn't that impressed. The water wasn't hot enough for a bath, the WiFi signal was too weak to get Gmail, the TV was on in the breakfast room during breakfast (very bad idea), and I was woken in the middle of the night by a weird green flashing bright light which turned out to be from the heating system (telling me it had finished its cycle) but which no one had told me about and which was very disconcerting and disruptive of sleep! The building itself is beautiful though (not the cottage particularly), the garden is lovely, and the people are friendly and offer tea when you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Once a member of staff had responded to our ring of the entrance bell, service was prompt and professional. Facilities were value for money but the shared kitchen concept in the room we had does not work for us. Better to make It the option of one room type, I would pay a bit more for sole use. Considering it proximity to the busy town centre it was quiet, we slept well. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and ideally located
Great location and staff. Plunge pool not cleaned whilst we were there but was going into winter. Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff! Mixing up the breakfast a bit would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Borislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Albarosa Guesthouse
The place is great and Stellenbosch is a wonderful elegant town.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast, great location, poor wifi
great hotel, great location near downtown and easy to get ubers anywhere. poor wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

PH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Summer weekend get a way
We spent 2 nights as I was running a marathon very early on the Saturday morning. I unfortunately was not able to have breakfast as I was running. My husband however did have breakfast and said they were very slow although there was only one other guest dining. The room was clean,comfortable and well decorated. The bathroom was very spacious. The guesthouse was situated in a quiet street close to all amenities.i did cool down in the plunge pool after the run which was very refreshing. The beds were very comfortable and made for a great night sleep. We left the next morning and chose to enjoy breakfast at the local food market as it was a beautiful day. Overall a pleasant weekend stay over
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant experience!
Very pleasant stay. Friendly staff. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Perfectly located and central.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing but great things to say. Room was very clean and checkout and in was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location in a great town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Bob, Seaside CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable. Wonderful staff.
One small problem--little stinging gnats and the occasional mosquito. There is insect repellent in the room, along with insecticide. This may not be so much a problem with the hotel as with its environment.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in character setting.
Two night break for golf and relaxation. Very helpful staff for local area directions. Rooms in older thatched house or new build units.

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful haven in the heart of Stellenbosch
We stayed here for two nights, and wish we could've stayed longer. Everything about this place exudes old world, classic charm and hospitality. The staff is warm, friendly and wonderful. The breakfast is divine. I always asked for a second fruit bowl which they always so graciously gave me. This is a slice of home away from home. We even got to meet the owner Vito, who was visiting from Italy. Even better that it's in the heart of the beautiful town of stellenbosch. Thank you for a most wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service in centrally-located guest house. Have visited several times already and will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist sehr nah am Zentrum, das Frühstück ist sehr gut und das Author Zimmer hat sogar eine kleine geteilte Küche dabei. Sehr saubere Zimmer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed staying in the guest house. I had my own apartment with living room, kitchen and separate sleep and bath room. The property is only 100 meters from the bars and restaurants in Stellenbosch. The property is well maintained and clean. It has a nice garden with swimming pool. The breakfast was good and the owner and personnel are very kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel Albarrosa es extraordinario. Estupendamente situado en el centro de Stellenboch, cuenta con habitaciones muy confortables y limpias. La amabilidad del manager y el servicio son inmejorables. Altamente recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kjell Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Albarossa
Väldigt fint m en liten pool i trädgården Rent och fräscht, bra frukost men upplevde rummet litet och förhållandevis dyrt

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO AUGUSTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiência incrível
Instalações lindas, bem arrumadas e limpas. Os funcionários do hotel mostrarem-se bastantes prestativos e atenciosos, especialmente o Sr. Abel. A localização é formidável, estando a poucos metros de bons restaurantes, bares e mercados.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buitengebeuren zwembad niet uitnodigend
Rustige locatie maar top voor de gezellige binnenstad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fijne plek!
Heerlijke plek in het midden van Stellenbosch, je loopt gelijk het centrum in met veel restaurants. Ligt in een rustige zijstraat. Ontbijt is prima en de kamers zijn netjes en ruim. Zeker een aanrader in Stellenbosch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017