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Penelope's Stellenbosch

3.5 star property

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Classic Double Room | Balcony view
Buffet
Classic Double Room
Front of property
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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21 Speciosa Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Place, Stellenbosch Golf Club
    â€Ș14 min walk‬
  • Place, Technopark Stellenbosch
    â€Ș2 min drive‬
  • Place, De Zalze Golf Club
    â€Ș4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    â€Ș40 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Balcony view

Classic Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Penelope's Stellenbosch

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
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Stellenbosch Golf Club and Mediclinic 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.

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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 275 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf shop
  • Wine tours

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
PENELOPE’S ist ein perfekter Ort, den man jedem ans Herz legen kann. Die Zimmer sind ausgestattet mit allen Annehmlichkeiten und sehr guten Betten. Dazu bietet es noch einen Pool, sicheren Parkplatz und sehr buntes und liebevolles FrĂŒhstĂŒck. Die Zimmer haben einen Balkon und schöne Aussicht auf die Berge. Das gesamte Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und man frĂŒhstĂŒckt unter Weinreben. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft und bietet viele Möglichkeiten und eine belebte Innenstadt. Stellenbosch ist eine junge UniversitĂ€tsstadt mit vielen hochwertigen Restaurants und WeingĂŒtern in der NĂ€he. Penelope kĂŒmmert sich herzlich um ihre GĂ€ste und gibt gerne Tipps. Es ist eine Freude in ihrem Haus Gast zu sein.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Séjour de deux nuits trÚs agréable. DÚs notre arrivée nous nous sommes sentis dans un lieu paisible et trÚs bien entretenu. Idéal pour se reposer et découvrir la région de Stellenbosch. Accueil trÚs soigné, petit-déjeuner complet, endroit propre et beaucoup de détails qui ont fait de notre séjour un séjour incoryable sur place. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

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 ĂŒberbrĂŒckt. Hier gibt es nichts zu meckern.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

Good times in Stellenbosch

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Cyrille

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

Tres bel Ă©tablissement

Belle expérience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sehr schönes GÀstehaus in Stellenbosch

Freundliches Personal, wunderschöner Garten, schöne Zimmer und gut gelegen fĂŒr unsere letzte Nacht in SĂŒdafrika
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bien mais cher et sans charme

C'est une maison conçue pour ĂȘtre une guesthouse, avec 4 chambres plus ou moins identiques a l’étage. C'est confortable mais sans charme. Et la maison est situĂ©e dans un quartier banal en pĂ©riphĂ©rie de Stellenbosch. Par ailleurs, j'ai du payer en espĂšce, notre hĂŽte ne prenant pas la carte de crĂ©dit pour des raisons de coĂ»t. Pour 115 Euros la nuit, je m'attendais a nettement mieux (et nous avons eu pendant notre sĂ©jour des guesthouse largement supĂ©rieure pour moins cher, y compris a Cape Town)
Verified

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Tosi hyvÀ guesthouse

Ihana pieni guesthouse, kivat ja erittÀin siistit huoneet, tosi mahtava henkilökunta ja hyvÀ allas-alue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay!

Was great base for exploring the Winelands. A home away from home!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean pierre

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

Super

TrÚs beau b&b. Des patites attentions comme des smarties su l'oreiller , une petite bouteille de vin de la région... Excellenr petit déjeuner. Allez y les yeux fermés!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dushan

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 :)
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Family visit

sehr freundlich, und sehr schöne Zimmer liebevoll eingerichtet, waren auf Familienbesuch in Stellenbosch Paradyskloof von daher fĂŒr uns ideal gelegen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ein bißchen wie nach Hause kommen...

Wir hatten wĂ€hrend unserer Rundreise durch das Western Cape ursprĂŒnglich nur eine Nacht in Penelope's Guesthouse gebucht. Da wir uns aber auf Anhieb dort so wohl gefĂŒhlt haben, haben wir um eine weitere Nacht verlĂ€ngert und die Zeit dort sehr genossen. Die Gastgeberin kĂŒmmert sich rĂŒhrend um sĂ€mtliche Belange -ob Tipps zu AusflĂŒgen, Austausch zu Land und Leuten oder die Sorge fĂŒr das leibliche Wohl. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur jedem wĂ€rmstens empfehlen!