This guesthouse is situated in Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Cape winelands. It offers elegant rooms with private balconies and views of Simonsberg, the Stellenbosch Mountains and Helderberg Mountains. Each of the rooms at Penelope's Stellenbosch has a king-size bed, LCD TV with digital satellite and en-suite bathroom with a heated towel rail and shower. Some rooms have a bath/shower combination. A full breakfast is served on the verandah (enclosed in winter), or in front of the fireplace. Food and wine evenings can also be provided on request. Penelope's Stellenbosch has an outdoor pool and sun terrace. There is also plenty of hiking opportunities surrounding the property. Penelope's Stellenbosch has a power back-up system installed for power outages, as well as a borehole on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Stellenbosch
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cindy
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a beautiful light room, with a fabulous view - it was absolutely lovely!!!
  • Markus
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Super friendly host, great attention to detail in the rooms.
  • Deniz
    Germany Germany
    Quite location and still closed to the city. Nice and clean room. Good breakfast
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Penelope

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Penelope
Penelope's Guest House is situated in a peaceful area of Stellenbosch. Our aim is to offer tranquil, clean rooms with exceptional service.
We enjoy meeting guests from all over the world.
Paradyskloof is ideally situated close many amenities: wine estates, golf courses, MediClinic Hospital, Technopark and Stellenbosch Square shopping centre.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Penelope's Stellenbosch
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

Penelope's Stellenbosch takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Penelope's Stellenbosch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Penelope's Stellenbosch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Penelope's Stellenbosch

  • Check-in at Penelope's Stellenbosch is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Penelope's Stellenbosch offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Penelope's Stellenbosch include:

    • Double

  • Penelope's Stellenbosch is 2.1 miles from the centre of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Penelope's Stellenbosch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.