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De Doornkraal Vinotel

4.0 star property
Boutique country house in Riversdale with winery and outdoor pool

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Experience the charm of De Doornkraal Vinotel, nestled in the business district. Enjoy wine release events, winery tours, and a vineyard at this boutique country house with an attached winery. Relax by the outdoor pool or explore your surroundings from its picturesque garden and terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY781
CNY898 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

Why we love this property

Work meets wine country
Situated in a business district, this country house offers meeting rooms and concierge services. Nearby golfing and winery events await after work.
Vineyard culinary delights
Savor al fresco, poolside, and garden-view dining at the restaurant. The country house also offers full breakfast, private wine tours, and tasting experiences.
Dream sleep experience
Drift into blissful slumber on Tempur-Pedic mattresses with premium Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes ensure perfect rest in these curated rooms.

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 13 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cottage, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Long Street, Riversdale, Western Cape, 6670

What's nearby

  • Julius Gordon Africana Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riversdale Tourism Office - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Garden Route Game Reserve - 38 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Stilbaai Golf Club - 43 min drive - 55.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nibbling Squirrel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oumeul Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

De Doornkraal Vinotel

  • A great choice for a stay in Riversdale, De Doornkraal Vinotel features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at De Wingerdt, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique country house include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1614 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1746
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Vineyard
  • Winery on site
  • Wine tasting room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

De Wingerdt - This poolside fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 220 to 242 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Is there a pool at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at De Doornkraal Vinotel and nearby?

De Doornkraal Vinotel has a winery and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near De Doornkraal Vinotel?

Yes, De Wingerdt offers alfresco dining and garden views.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does De Doornkraal Vinotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around De Doornkraal Vinotel like?

De Doornkraal Vinotel is a short 15-minute walk from Riversdale Hospital and 5 minutes' walk from Julius Gordon Africana Centre.

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Reviews

De Doornkraal Vinotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Clean Enjoy stay
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Nice stopover between garden route and Capetown

As usual hotel.com didn’t communicate the room(2 bedroom cottage) that we booked to the hotel so they first tried to put us in a 1 bedroom cottage. Luckily our cottage was available and totally worth it, with a nice view of a pond and gardens, a comfortable living room and even a well equipped kitchen
Gigi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay was delightful

We loved our stay at Doorn Kraal. Firstly the staff are lovely and so professional. Our room (the 2 bedroom cottage) was super neat and tidy, and it had everything we needed and it was very quiet as it’s a bit further away. Just be mindful at night, there may be one or two spiders in the trees when you walk to the cottage (have a flashlight). The food was soo delicious, we could not stop thinking about the wonderful dinner. We will stay again. Thanks to all the staff!
Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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
Geof, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Prettig verblijf voor eenmaal nachten

Het is een kleinschalig guesthouse met 5 kamers. Wij hadden de kleinste (Cabane) en die is echt wel klein. Hij zit er mooi uit met een prachtig opgemaakt bed, maar het is krap. De badkamer is ook krap en verouderd. Wij begrepen dat in juni 2023 de kamer wordt gerenoveerd. Mocht je hier langer willen verblijven vraag dan om een suite. Er is een klein zwembadje met 5 zeer comfortabele bedden. Drinken kun je de hele dag halen uit je minibar of uit de bar van het guesthouse. Wij vonden een minpuntje dat het ontbijt traag op gang komt. Het ontbijt moet je de voorgaande dag bestellen. Als je s morgens aan tafel gaat zitten voor het ontbijt duurt het 20-30 minuten voordat alles op je tafel staat. Deze methode is waarschijnlijk gekozen om het exclusiever te maken, maar wat ons betreft is een ontbijt buffetje veel sneller en kost alle partijen minder tijd. Overall hebben wij een zeer plezierig verblijf gehad bij Le Fleur de Soleil.
N.B.J., 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Historisch geschützte Gebäude mit viel Scharm

Ein Erlebnis der besonderen Art. Das Historisch geschützte Gebäude ist weitgehend im Originalzustand und sehr ansprechend eingerichtet. Der Service ist sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist hervorragend.
Danel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely house, very friendly place, nice food
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hübsches historisches Hotel ruhig+ländlich

Positiv + Lob für Zimmer - wunderschön, geschmackvoll, sauber Service - 1a, freundlich und bemüht Negativ leider die Ausstattung: wir waren die einzigen Gäste und vermutlich war daher auch auf Sparflamme vorgehalten. Ob Essen, Pool oder Internetnutzung, Handtücher - entweder die Dinge waren defekt, nicht nutzbar oder gar nicht vorhanden. Bei unserer Abfahrt könnten wir nicht problemlos einladen und überhaupt losfahren, da das Haus von einer mittlerweile geschlossenen Baustelle umgeben war. Zumindest was die Baustelle direkt vor den Zimmern angeht hätte ich ganz klar die Info darüber erwartet bei Buchung oder dann persönlich per Nachricht. Es war laut, dreckig, zeitlich und die Komfortabilität einschränkend. Auch dass der Pool über die gesamte Zeit des Aufenthaltes, also nicht nur temporär, geschlossen ist, sollte man informieren, und nicht erst auf Anfrage mitteilen. Trotzdessen wurde der volle, wirklich knackige Preis verlangt. Schade, den Zimmern an sich und dem Personal (im Service) würde ich volle Punktzahl geben!!
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Et lokalt paradis

En perle beliggende i en noe kjedelig by. Personlig service fra ansatte som virkelig hadde hjertet med seg i jobben. Vi fikk tilrettelagt egen picknick ved bassenget - til vår medbragte mat og vin. Takk for minneverdig opphold.
Verified

6/10 Good

Great dinner

Intressting hotel with excellent food
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good stop over on N2

Free laundry because we stayed three nights. So helpful, lovely staff.
Verified

6/10 Good

Average - overpriced

We decided to overnight at the hotel since it's conveniently located between Plettenberg Bay and Hermanus. The room was okay (few bugs though) and dinner at the restaurant was good (kudu steak especially delicious). Breakfast good, too, but service slow and the hours (one hour - 8 - 9 am) were puzzling. What we did not like was that although we mentioned at the time of the reservation that it's our honeymoon and also my birthday, neither were acknowledged. Only "special request" that was fulfilled was a more quieter room which was confirmed by email. Also check-out was very very slow. We also thought the hotel is part of a winery (partly why we decided to stay there) but when asking about that during check-in, they said it's closed (or something?). We did see one of the employees loading wine boxes into another guests car in the morning though... Overall we found that De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel was not worth the price, and would not recommend stopping there or in Riversdale.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Kryddstark upplevelse.

Charmigt guest-house med stora vackra rum i kolonialstil dock utan a-c, men fläktar. Det man kommer ihåg mest var den fantastiska maten o vinet som presenterades av ägaren o den charmante kocken som dessutom själv gick ut o plockade örter i den rikliga väldoftande kryddträdgården. Liten trevlig insyns-skyddnde pool. Brqa skyddad bilparkering. Kan varmt rekommenderas.
Verified

6/10 Good

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!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff!

The staff, including everyone but especially the manager, was just so nice to us!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unforgettable fantastic stay!

There has been very few occasions in our travels when we have been so very impressed with everything BUT this stay was by far the best experience we had in a month of travelling SA.. Chef Christopher and his well trained team looked after us so well from the moment we arrived. We cannot fault any aspect of our stay and we will for sure return! Not only was this the best place to stay the food was utterly wonderful and we were so sad to leave. You dont have to go anywhere else in Riversdale just relax and enjoy the specialist attention..its a very rare treat!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service and food

We had a lovely time in every way. The room was good but the plugs for recharging toothbrush holder, Ipad and electric shaver were too low. My husband had to lie on the floor to shave! Very welcoming staff and excellent food and wonderful ambiance.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Food & Great room

From the time we arrived & were given a warm welcome by Chris, we loved our stay at De Doornkraal. Our evening meal was a delight & breakfast too.The perfect place to stop off on the garden route. We had been staying in Knysna & decided to find somewhere en-route to Cape Town to divide up the journey. This place out did expectations in every way.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here and feel good

Fabulous chef/manager. He will make you laugh and fill your belly with good food. Staff all gracious and eager to please. A hidden gem. Go and stay here and support people trying to make a difference in SA.