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De Doornkraal Vinotel

4.0 star property
Upscale country house with winery and conference centre

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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 bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

Overview of De Doornkraal Vinotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is ₹5,642
Price available on 03/05/2024

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 Tourism Office16 min walk
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Room options

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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

Cottage, Garden Area

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Riversdale

Located in Riversdale, De Doornkraal Vinotel is in the business district. Julius Gordon Africana Centre and Star Nation Art Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk and Riversdale Tourism Office. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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 boutique country house in the business district
At De Doornkraal Vinotel, you can look forward to an attached winery, a terrace and a garden. Sip and savour at this country house, which boasts wine release events, a vineyard and a tasting room. The on-site restaurant, De Wingerdt, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A porter/bellboy, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 22-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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 8 AM–10 AM for a fee: ZAR 220–242 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 220 to 242 for adults and from ZAR 0 to 0 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

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

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Doornkraal Vinotel on 3 May 2024 start from ₹5,642.46, 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.

Is De Doornkraal Vinotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

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

What time is check-out at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is De Doornkraal Vinotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this boutique country house is 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 1 mile (2 km).

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