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A poolside area with two lounge chairs and a view of mountains in the background. - De Zalze Lodge (Stellenbosch)
A paved pathway lined with trees and greenery, leading to a white building with a fence in the background. - De Zalze Lodge (Stellenbosch)
A modern living room with a fireplace, grey sofa, abstract painting, and a dining area with a table set for two. - De Zalze Lodge (Stellenbosch)
A vineyard with white buildings and a mountain in the background. - De Zalze Lodge (Stellenbosch)
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a scenic view through large windows. - De Zalze Lodge (Stellenbosch)
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Stellenbosch spa retreat by the river

Vineyards stretch across the tranquil valley, surrounding a luxury country house with winery. Guests can enjoy wine tasting at Kleine Zalze Restaurant before exploring on complimentary bicycles. The spa and outdoor pool offer perfect relaxation beneath the South African sun.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with green and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, Double Bed

  • Vineyard view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

A living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a mountain.

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a side table with a vase. There are two framed artworks on the wall, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Suite

  • Golf view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a scenic view through large windows.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden shelf with a radio, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Studio

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A large bed with a blue headboard, two yellow pillows, and a blue throw blanket. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a painting on the wall.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Stellenbosch, De Zalze Lodge is in the historical district and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, while Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden and Rupert Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Stellenbosch travel guide
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Map
Strand Road R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with vineyards and yellow flowers in the foreground.
    Stellenbosch University
    13 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • A white colonial-style building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a dirt path.
    Spier Wine Estate
    16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    55 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • De Zalze Golf Club
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Technopark Stellenbosch
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station
    29 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
    4 min drive
  • Blaauw Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Follow the White Rabbit
    17 min walk
  • Thirsty Scarecrow
    5 min drive
  • De Volkskombuis
    6 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)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kleine Zalze Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference center (1,755 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

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
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless 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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 28 2026 to December 19 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does De Zalze Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is De Zalze Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at De Zalze Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at De Zalze Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does De Zalze Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per person applies.

Where is De Zalze Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury country house is within 1 mi (2 km) of De Zalze Golf Club and Technopark Stellenbosch. Blue Creek Weddings and Functions and Stellenbosch Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 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

De Zalze Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, bed comfortable and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a peaceful start to a trip. The Golf Club provides a bonus with the gorgeous food and incredible sunset view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful room with a beautiful view. Staff were lovely and location was great! Pool was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort staff went above and beyond as far as even taking us to our breakfast in a golf cart as well as being super friendly & we also felt safe. It was gated and very central location only five minutes to the town. clean scenic, peaceful highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second time here. All the staff are so friendly. Food at Kleine Zalze is sublime. Just sensational.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The whole setup room breakfast service friendliness plus amazing golf course and clubhouse. Can’t go wrong there if a golfer.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff from check in to wine tasting. Would definitely go back because of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice large room, nice view to golfcourse and pool. Great breakfast. Only downside: check out time 10am. We had a T-Time to play golf at 12.10 and had to kill time outside of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lovely staff, grounds are peaceful and pool was perfect in hot weather. Room was clean, comfortable and functional if a little dated. Breakfast, which was included was standard offerings of fruit, toast, muesli and yogurts. The cooked breakfast which one ordered was substantial and well made. Quiet an relaxing stay over-all
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at De Zalze Lodge, the housekeeping was top notch, the facilities were great, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly and kind. We chose a superior room where the amenities included in the room were of high quality and the space was just perfect for a little family. Highly recommended.
Pool view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Vineyards beautiful Mountain View's stunning. Rooms we're really not cleaned Breakfast disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. The ‘resort’ is currently building a new clubhouse etc so it’ll soon have improved facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with friendly staff and good security in a beautiful location. Rooms slightly dated and not as many in-resort amenities (no restaurant/gym) as you’d expect so better for a shorter stay. Also charge R500 per hour for late check out making it cheaper to pay for a whole extra nights stay than a late afternoon check out for an evening flight which felt strange. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, the pool was sublime, the facilities had complete kitchen and fridge as well as washer and dishwasher. We booked a superior room and they had prepared the sofa bed for our child too. The breakfast was amazing as well as security was top notch. I wished we had known about the wine tasting as that would have been perfect if we didn’t have to venture out to Franschoek or other parts of Stellenbosch. Also the views of the mountains and golf course was just breathtaking. Highly recommended.
Pool view
Walking towards breakfast
Breakfast
Superior room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Faultless. Utterly, faultless.

Faultless, absolutely faultless. From the friendliest reception check in, to the wine tasting and lunch we had whilst waiting for our room. From contacting the reception team about a buggy up to the golf club house for dinner. Every aspect is covered. The location speaks for itself, in a tranquil valley, we had 48 hours of bliss. The food in the Kleine Zalze restaurant is some of the finest I’ve ever eaten in South Africa. Thank you for making our stay so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay. The wine in the room was a thoughtful touch. The pool is a real highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay for golf and wine tasting.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service, rooms are alright, we've had better value for money hotels. Overall a nice stay, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couteus staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful place. Staff so friendly. We ate in the golf club every night. Lovely atmosphere nice walk round the area and sage
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rheutech Radar

The stay was amazing, the coloured gentleman at reception on check in was very professional and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have a car so we had to Uber. Our driver was Proper, very kind soft spoken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025