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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of mountains. - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (Stellenbosch)
A spacious living room with a grand piano, a fireplace, and a bar area with stools. - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (Stellenbosch)
A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with wicker chairs and a table with a fruit bowl and wine glasses. - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (Stellenbosch)
A vegetable garden with various crops in rows, a pergola structure, and a distant view of a lake and mountains. - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (Stellenbosch)
A building with outdoor seating overlooking a vineyard and a pond. - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel (Stellenbosch)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an attached winery, and a poolside bar at Asara Wine Estate & Hotel. Sip and savor at this hotel, which boasts a tasting room, winery tours, and a vineyard. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity with a mirror, and a toilet.

Standard Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, and a balcony with a view.

Suite

  • Water view
  • 99 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Suite

  • Water view
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Design Room, 1 Bedroom

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

Design Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Courtyard View

A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a blue vase with white flowers.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Courtyard View

  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Stellenbosch, Asara Wine Estate & Hotel is in a rural area and on a lake. Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Markötter Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Blue Creek Weddings and Functions. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Stellenbosch travel guide
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Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a dirt path.
    Spier Wine Estate
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Vredenheim Estate
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
    6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Eagle Encounters South Africa
    7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Dorp Street
    9 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Eerste Rivier Station
    21 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station
    37 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • De Akker
    7 min drive
  • Follow the White Rabbit
    11 min drive
  • De Volkskombuis
    7 min drive
  • Farm Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Middelvlei Wine Estate
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rafael's
  • Sansibar Gin Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 750.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 250.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 580.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 550.00 (one-way), (up to 17 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 250.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 750.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Asara Wine Estate & Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Asara Wine Estate & Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Asara Wine Estate & Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Asara Wine Estate & Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Asara Wine Estate & Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 580.00 per person applies.

Where is Asara Wine Estate & Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stellenbrau Brewery, Vredenheim Estate, and Oude Libertas Amphitheatre. Oude Molen Distillery and Dorp Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were blown away by this beautiful Estate! We were given the most lovely room right in front of the pond. Lots of birds and ducks to watch all evening and morning and beautiful grounds to walk around. The pool was delightful for swimming and our room was huge and bed so comfortable! Staff was totally fabulous. We wish we could have stayed here for longer than one night, but it was a perfect last night to our trip to South Africa and just 30 minutes to get to the airport to fly back home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great wine estate & hotel complex, sophisticated, safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly staff - you feel like being at Home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate service and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location , food, accommodation and service was amazing . A shame there were very few residents staying in the hotel for the 2 nights we stayed as it felt sole less
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A very comfortable and enjoyable 4 night stay. Location and views terrific. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good food choices. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

An absolute Gem - a Divine stay!!

If you have the opportunity to visit Stellenbosch, Asara is a must! Absolutely wonderful location, service food and wine of world class! I want to go back as soon as I can!!!
No filter, no editing. Picture straight out of the phone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful wine estate. The staff is friendly and they go above & beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible estate. Highly recommend this vineyard to anyone. The food in the hotel restaurant was delightful and the wine was of course perfect. The wine tasting experience was fascinating coupled with the picturesque backdrop of the surrounding land. Every single staff member were helpful and made sure our stay was perfect. If I had any negative it was that we didn’t stay long enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is absolutely beautiful and is ideally located 10 mins from downtown Stellenbosch but still feels like an oasis if you are looking for a place you don't have to leave. The vineyards have gorgeous views and hiking routes and the staff is extremely pleasant. The rooms are gorgeous and comfortable with heated floors and lovely amenities. The only drawback from our stay was the quality of the breakfast which was extremely limited fro a resort of this nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
Property unsuitable for wheelchair users. Pool area accessible va a steep 12 foot bank only. Unsafe for wheelchair users. This s needs to be stipulated on website. No accessible bathroom in the rooms. Staff were lovely and views beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall. Room was clean and spacious with nice amenities and a large bathroom. Complimentary mini bar and welcome drinks was a great touch. Guests are welcome to walk or jog around the vineyard. Me and partner jogged around the vineyard, we loved it. The estate is beautiful and the views from the main courtyard is amazing. Breakfast was ok and not very accommodating when it came to ordering a different combination of hot menu items (was initially told we were going to be charged extra). Then they rescinded that at the end. The service at the restaurant for dinner was quite poor. Requested removing the chorizo from the starter which was ignored. We also essentially poured our own wine. Otherwise the service was good. The front desk helped arrange private transfers with short lead time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful place to stay Amazing food, stagg were great and all in a beautigul setting. We only stayed one night and wished it could hsve been more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, amazing views, proper luxury
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff in reception. Restaurang maybee few alternatives. Totaly a nice place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant does not live up to the hotel standard. We booked as restaurant was open and then they suddenly closed and moved down to bar area. Staff was inexperienced and food was not balanced at all. Ceviche was to high acidity, chicken was dry and when asked for a brandy they served klipdrift with ice not even asking what kind of brandy i wanted. So restaurant was 1 out of 1. Breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wine 😎
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing hotel. Great location. Superb staff and service. Excellent food. Room amenities great except bath towels too small, no bath salts or bubble bath yet a massive bath. Drain blocked in shower on first night. Moved to inferior room for one night. Shower fixed and we could move back to our luxurious room. Unfortunately at check out management decided not to refund me for part of cost for staying in an inferior room for one night to what was booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Some renovations are needed

Overall, the property is nice and staff are very friendly making sure your stay is enjoyable and comfortable. It is a perfect venue for weddings or special occasions. The property is listed as a 5-star hotel. Our room, however, had the entire backwall with peeling paint in the bathroom which suggest previous water damage that has not been fixed. This is rather unacceptable for a hotel rated at 5-stars with a nightly rate of more than $400/night. Hence, our lower rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Asara, one to avoid!

After securing my booking on Hotels.com I was then sent an email by Asara on the morning of check saying if I didn’t supply my full card details before 11am my reservation would be cancelled ! The reception staff were disinterested and I felt quite rude to both myself and guests. They then charged my R50 for the keycard that was left in the room in check out. The bar staff are good and the bar (called Sansibar) at both good with great views. Sadly though the miserable and rude nature of the check in staff and the email demanding money upfront or they would cancel my booking took the shine off my stay. I will not be going back and will recommend to colleagues, friends and family that this is one to avoid. You’d be better staying at Spier a short distance down the road with staff that engage with you and care about both your stay and welfare.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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quarto limpo equipe de funcionários mt atenciosa café da manhã delicioso
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nossa estadia foi excelente, quarto lindo com vista para os vinhedos, amplo, excelente roupas de cama e banho. Café da manhã espetacular e funcionários muito educados e atenciosos. Um pontinho a rever seria com relação a água quente… não era possível tomar banho e depois usar a banheira porque a água quente não era suficiente.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026