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Penelope's Stellenbosch

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Classic Double Room | Terrace/patio
Classic Double Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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21 Speciosa Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Stellenbosch Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Blue Creek Weddings and Functions
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Technopark Stellenbosch
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Balcony view

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Penelope's Stellenbosch

Suburban guesthouse in Stellenbosch with free parking
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Penelope's Stellenbosch offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stellenbosch guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Premium satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Penelope's Stellenbosch, you'll be within walking distance of Stellenbosch Golf Club. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and a terrace
  • 11 minutes by foot from Stellenbosch Golf Club and a 3-minute drive from Technopark Stellenbosch
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Penelope's Stellenbosch, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The business-friendly Penelope's Stellenbosch also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Stellenbosch guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 275 per person
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf pro shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 - 7 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Penelope's Stellenbosch

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 275 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Penelope's Stellenbosch 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 - 7 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. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Penelope's Guesthouse
Penelope's Guesthouse House
Penelope's Guesthouse House Stellenbosch
Penelope's Guesthouse Stellenbosch
Penelope's Stellenbosch
Penelope's Guesthouse
Penelope's Stellenbosch Guesthouse
Penelope's Stellenbosch Stellenbosch
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Penelope's Stellenbosch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful guest house in a peaceful area
Friendly host, spacious beautiful room and a delicious breakfast made it an enjoyable stay. Thank you Penelope!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend
Exclusive quiet area close to Stellenbosch, very helpful owner especially on the local wine estates and private off road parking. Stellenbosch has a lively centre with many good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our favourite stay on our 2 week SA trip!
This was our favourite stay on our 2 week SA trip! Penelope was extremely inviting and her attention to detail on all the little touches was well received. Well kept guesthouse, with a lovely garden and pool. Great location for a short drive to the Stellenbosch winery's
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and hospitable host. Lovely house with beautiful garden and pool. Lovely balcony and view. Special attention to detail. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Penelope’s guesthouse is in an ideal location for visiting Stellenbosch and the surrounding wine region. It is a fantastic place to stay. Great room and lovely hostess. The house is beautifully furnished and spotless. Penny made us welcome from the time we arrived until we left, nothing was to much trouble for her. She gave my wife and I lots of advice on places to visit. We will definitely return next time we are in the Western Cape.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Christina Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Penelope's Guest House - a MUST in Stellenbosche!
Penelope was LOVE, one of the best hosts, ever! She made our stay feel like home. The place is very cozy and comfortable, well maintained in a quiet area so we were able to relax on our vacation just as we should. Breakfast was lovely too. The guest house is accessible via uber and very near the University area as well as other nearby wineries and vineyards. We will definitely come back! I recommend this for groups as well so you can rent the entire guest house for yourselves!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

James, Market Harborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Was great base for exploring the Winelands. A home away from home!

8/10 Good

Alexander, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable short stay
Well presented hotel run by a nice family. Secure parking was available. We only stayed for one night but have no complaints.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Dushan, Skopje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guest house with friendly people :)
the rooms where nice and the people re extremely friendly. I recommend this hotel to anyone that wants more homely experience. If you need some good advice ask the lady to help you for sure you wont regret :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place! highly recommended . it is a great place and location. thank you for having us, d

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not miss this gem.
Aside from the first class accommodations and breakfast, a real treat was Penelope herself. She was warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful, and a guenuinely delightful person. The beautiful gardens and fresh cut flowers in the room made yu feel like you were in an oasis. Thank you Penelope for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Benoni, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a guest house
Three of us spent five nights at Penelope's Guesthouse while attending a conference. The rooms were great - fluffy towels, big beds and crisp sheets. Extra attention to detail including fresh flowers every day, a treat on your pillow and a Nespresso machine in each room were added bonuses. The breakfasts were delicious, with Penelope going out of her way to accommodate an early start. We also appreciated Penelope's advice on where to eat in town and how to get to various places. The Guesthouse is not situated within Stellenbosch itself, but rather in the outlying suburbs. This would be a challenge if you did not have a car - but it worked for us and meant the rooms were quiet. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend this Guest house to others.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B&B
Located in a suburban neighborhood in Stellenbosch, a bit tricky to find unless you have a GPS (we did). An exceptionally nice B&B, hard to improve upon in any dimension. Even a Nespresso machine in the room! Good value, highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a nice place, great hosts, too. We really enjoyed a great full week!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Pool ist top, da kann man echt schwimmen! Ansonsten alles nett und sauber, loadshedding wird mit Stromspeichern überbrückt. Hier gibt es nichts zu meckern.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good times in Stellenbosch
Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Cyrille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bel établissement
Belle expérience

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes Gästehaus in Stellenbosch
Freundliches Personal, wunderschöner Garten, schöne Zimmer und gut gelegen für unsere letzte Nacht in Südafrika

6/10 Okay

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bien mais cher et sans charme
C'est une maison conçue pour être une guesthouse, avec 4 chambres plus ou moins identiques a l’étage. C'est confortable mais sans charme. Et la maison est située dans un quartier banal en périphérie de Stellenbosch. Par ailleurs, j'ai du payer en espèce, notre hôte ne prenant pas la carte de crédit pour des raisons de coût. Pour 115 Euros la nuit, je m'attendais a nettement mieux (et nous avons eu pendant notre séjour des guesthouse largement supérieure pour moins cher, y compris a Cape Town)

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful paradise with lovely garden and pool!
We are really satisfied with our stay at this charming place. The owners were so welcoming and nice and the place was so Peaceful, with a blooming garden to have breakfast in, and a pool big enough to swim in. The room was even nicer than the pictures described! Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Max, helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tosi hyvä guesthouse
Ihana pieni guesthouse, kivat ja erittäin siistit huoneet, tosi mahtava henkilökunta ja hyvä allas-alue.