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Banhoek Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Stellenbosch with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Banhoek Lodge offers a serene retreat with spa services in a peaceful setting. Guests can warm up by the lobby fireplace or soak up sunshine on loungers around the outdoor pool. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, bike rentals for exploring, and multilingual staff ready to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Helshoogte Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

What's nearby

  • Zorgvliet Estate - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alluvia Boutique Winery - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Boschendal - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Stellenbosch University - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boschendal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taphuis - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Butcher - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Meraki - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Postcard Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Banhoek Lodge

Upscale lodge, remodeled in 2021
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Banhoek Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a Swedish massage, or a body scrub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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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)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - November 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 800 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Banhoek Lodge Stellenbosch
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Banhoek Lodge Lodge Stellenbosch

Frequently asked questions

Does Banhoek Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Banhoek Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Banhoek Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Banhoek Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Banhoek Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 800 per room applies.

Where is Banhoek Lodge located?

Situated in Stellenbosch, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Zorgvliet Estate and Le Pommier Wine Estate. Camberley Wine Farm and Alluvia Boutique Winery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Banhoek Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small and beautiful property is a hidden gem. Excellent service, amazing rooms and a view that is breathtaking. I will be staying here again many times again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

Wonderful room with breathtaking view!

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed at. Fantastic room, everything was very fresh and the service fantastic. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiranjot

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

Beautiful escape in the winelands!

Absolutely loved our stay here, our room was huge and the views were unreal, woke up every day feeling like we were in a dream. Delicious hot breakfast every morning. The cherry on top was the in-room massages we arranged - for sure the highlight of our stay. Highly recommend staying here if you plan on stopping in the winelands for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

Beautiful lodge in stunning Stellenbosch

Beautiful room with stunning views of the vineyards. Near to restaurants and wineries for wine tasting. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about this resort! Banhoek Lodge completely blew me away! Elegant styling, & incredible views! Plus, all the staff members we, so warm & welcoming. I booked a wine tour online, & the company did not pick me up my girlfriend, & I. The staff at Banhoek Lodge tried their best to help me get in contact with the company that was supposed come and pick me up. After all of our failed attempts, they found another local company to take my girlfriend, & I around Stellenbosch for the day. The tour guide that they suggested was amazing! They save the day! I only had one day to experience Stellenbosch & they turned a horrible experience into a memorable one! I’ve stay at some of the best hotels in the world, from the Ritz, to the Jumeirah properties in Dubai.. & the service, hospitality, warmth, & helpfulness ranks right up there with them! Thank you for an amazing experience, and all the help that you given my girlfriend, & I during our trip to Stellenbosch. I would refer your property to anyone who asked about staying in Stellenbosch. Much appreciated! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff went above and beyond to make the experience wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ubiratan

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

Stellembosch

Longe tranquilo e perto das vinícolas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views from the spacious and beautiful rooms make a stay here very comfortable and relaxing. Set in the beautiful Banhoek Valley with plenty of options for wine and dining this is a great getaway
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and had the most amazing visit, with a picturesque view overlooking the vineyards. The hotel is in the middle of Banhoek Valley, near fantastic vineyards and a short drive to both Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Nadia and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful as we planned our days. Would love to visit again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit vine routes. Stayed in Room 6 which had great views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Beautiful location.

This was a last minute book for us but we were so glad we got to stay here. The views from the room were incredible. It was a beautiful hotel and the staff were lovely. The breakfast was also so delicious! And being able to eat outside with the views were just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

Excellent all round

Excellent all round . Service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views and quiet (we were the only guests staying there) but despite that we got put in a room right by reception despite asking for another room. We checked out several days early for several reasons mainly due to the fact that this is very much just a Bed & Breakfast- that’s it- which we hadn’t anticipated. Secondly the night receptionist asked us for money which made us feel uncomfortable especially that given reception do the turn down and go into the rooms where all our valuables are. Breakfast was ok but South Africa cuisine and culinary scene is outstanding- this was not anywhere near the same standards as neighbouring hotels. When we asked for the out of hours snacks (off the menu given to us in the room) we were told it wasn’t possible as they hadn’t done a food order. Banhoek could benefit from a proper coffee machine which would really elevate breakfast. And as nice as they were the staff could do with a bit of training- on asking about local attractions, restaurants and wineries- we were given many blank answers and check in was giving us a key- we had to carry own bags (my boyfriend wasn’t able bodied), figure out how things in the room worked ourselves etc - a bit of orientation would have been welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA MARIA

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

Excepcional

A experiência foi incrível. Local muito confortável, limpo e aconchegante. Café da manhã personalizado, feito na hora. Perfeito!
Uma sala de banho
Sacada
Vista incrível da varanda do quarto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning bedroom views from this lodge and exceptional service and kind attitude from Shannon ! Food was also great. It’s an older lodge that has been upgraded with excellent bathroom fixtures and main bedroom lighting. Wifi is a little slow, early morning hot water taps need to run a bit before hot water arrives and the sliding partition in our room 2 needs to be replaced with a frosted glass door as the current wooden sliding partition is a little stiff to open . Otherwise an excellent choice for your next vacation !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazing Stellenbosch

We had an amazing stay and all the Staff were fantastic One of the most relaxed stays we have had and lots of places to eat close by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overnight stay

Magnificent view from bedroom. Staff friendly. Rooms are large but a little tired. Need more than one lamp for use during loadshedding. Need to invest in generator or inverter as rooms get very hot if no aircon on during loadshedding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Location location

Location location location, the hotel is set in beautiful rolling vineyards. Staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property nestled in the vineyards. Easy walk to a number of wineries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very special place with amazing views, incredible staff, fantastic breakfast and close to town and really great wineries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elna

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

Beautiful setting

The setting is beautiful. Spectacular view to the vinyard and mountain Breakfast on the veranda of your room very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allisson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at this lodge. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The lodge itself is located in a quiet picturesque region with spectacular mountain views. The rooms are well appointed, clean and very comfortable. The addition of a fire place in the room was awesome as the nights were cold. Breakfast was fresh and delicious and the wait staff ensured you had a great start to your day. We found the location pretty central to everything and the parking was safe and secure. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with beautiful view from the room, very nice of them to give us two free vouchers for wine tasting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with great views. Walking distance from some wineries. Great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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