Oudewerf Hotel

Oude Werf in the historic heart of the Cape Winelands’ capital of Stellenbosch. Here, on the site of our country’s first church - which coined our name: ‘the old churchyard’ - our intimate 58-room hotel blends contemporary comfort and period-inspired ambiance with the same easy, persoOude Werf has 58 rooms in three luxury styles, set across the hotel property. Most are centered on our poolside gardens or in our historic inn-house. Most above-ground rooms have lift access, with some adjacent rooms interleading and family group-friendly. All rooms have been extensively renovated or are newly built, incorporating latest interior fittings and standard room featuresal care we’ve offered guests for two centuries as South Africa’s oldest continuously-operating hotel.

The Pool and Bar

Our pool lounge and bar serves a large selection of beverages, including barista coffees and cappuccinos, teas, milkshakes, fresh fruit juices and soft drinks. Wines, beers and spirits, (both local and international) and a selection of cocktails are all available. Daily from 11h00 – 23h00.

Afternoon Tea

There’s always a delicious ‘in-betweener’ at Oude Werf – served in our courtyard or lounge, at our bar, pooldeck or on our ‘voorstoep’. Try old-style Afternoon Tea with a spread of glorious cakes. Build your own cocktail platter from our Snack menu… and dare you miss a slice of our legendary cheesecake? Afternoon tea: 14h30-17h00 daily. Cocktail platters: Please place order 24 hours beforehand.

The Cafe

Recharge any time from noon to sundown in our shady courtyard ( or indoors) with café style lunchtime favourites like salads, pasta, a generously-filled sandwich or wrap, scrumptious Cape snoek-cakes, classic fish ‘n chips, sirloin, or one of our ‘man-size’ ground beef burgers.

The Restaurant

Settle in for Cape flavours with a gourmet twist, featuring Atlantic Salmon, locally-farmed Duck, Pork, Beef or Venison. Sample 4 classic Cape flavours with our ‘Truly South African’ main. And don’t miss a more-ish dessert or a glass or two of our region’s top vintages! This is ‘Wine Country’ and our selection is always one of the latest and best, featuring top names from some of our world-famous wine region’s estates.

Luxury Room

These more spacious rooms on the Ground, First and Second floors enjoy airy views of our quiet central gardens or courtyard. Open plan-style layouts feature bedrooms with separate en suite bath, shower, vanity and toilet. 21st Century comforts are beautifully blended with soft tones, textures and unique historic styling inspirations.

Deluxe Room

The Hotel’s signature accommodations, on both Ground and First Floor levels in the original, inn-house building are generously spacious interiors that include large deluxe en suites with free-standing baths and separate showers. These, roomy high-ceiling interiors are favoured for their rich colouring and period-styled furnishings that echo some of the Hotel’s early history.

Superior Room

Located on all three floors of the Hotel, overlooking our shady central garden, or quiet, vine-covered courtyard, these light, open-plan style rooms offer a bedroom and luxury en suite with shower, vanity and toilet. Contemporary styling and ultra-modern fixtures are combined with subtle period-inspired details.