Located in Stellenbosch, The Spier Hotel is near the airport and on a river. Spier Wine Estate and Van Ryn Brandy Cellar are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Root 44 and Tyger Valley Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Town Film Studios and University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Equus Restaurant at Cavalli Stud and Wine Farm - 12 min drive
The Coffee Bar - 13 min drive
About this property
The Spier Hotel
Upscale eco-certified hotel by the river
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site at The Spier Hotel. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel offering a tasting room. Treat yourself to a body treatment, hydrotherapy or aromatherapy at The Spa at Spier, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as hiking/biking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
7 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free bike hire, an electric car charging station and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Concierge services, a water dispenser and coffee/tea in reception
A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
42-inch TVs with cable channels
Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges and childcare services
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Vadas
Things to do
7 outdoor pools
Bicycle storage
Farming classes
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Shopping
Wine tasting room
Family friendly
7 outdoor pools
Free children's club
In-room babysitting
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets on request
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business centre
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Spa treatment rooms
Accessibility
No lift
More
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Built in 2000
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
42-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 10 2024 to February 28 2025 (dates subject to change):
One of the bars/lounges
One of the dining venues
Business centre
Children's club
Daily housekeeping
Fitness facilities
Supervised childcare
Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 10 June 2024 to 28 February 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
One of the dining venues
Bar/lounge
Business centre
Exterior
Fitness facilities
Front desk
Guestrooms
Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Stay is included for up to 2 children younger than 12 years to stay with at least 1 adult per double room. Additional fees apply for breakfast for children older than 4 years of age.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Hotel Spier
Spier
Spier Hotel
Spier Hotel Stellenbosch
Spier Stellenbosch
The Spier Hotel Hotel
The Spier Hotel Stellenbosch
The Spier Hotel Hotel Stellenbosch
Frequently asked questions
Does The Spier Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has 7 outdoor pools. The swimming pool will be unavailable from June 10 2024 until February 28 2025 (dates subject to change).
Is The Spier Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Spier Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Spier Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Spier Hotel located?
This family-friendly Stellenbosch hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Spier Wine Estate, Van Ryn Brandy Cellar and Vredenheim Estate. Cape Town Film Studios and University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).
The Spier Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Heaather
20 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful relaxing holiday
The Spier is a lovely vineyard with good accommodation. They are now starting a complete renovation of the hotel and keeping all their staff on as part of the plan . I have always felt completely safe and cared for within the hotel grounds . A wonderful breakfast in the sunshine is the perfect way to start the day . There are many things to do swimming , cycling , walking , visit the hotel vegetable garden and see the birds enroute . I look forward to visiting Spier next year after its renovation
Beautiful property in a glorious part of the world with amazing wine tasting options and excellent food
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Patrick
Travelled with partner
15 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed at property before facilities poor for size of property ( pool areas ) large rooms food good,,No VIP gold add ons given , even though available “ but at an extra cost. . Good for families with small children . 6/10
First time staying here in Winter but just as stunning as in Summer. Especially with gas fire lit .
Spotlessly clean and amazing walks around the farm.
Booked a luxury room with a single and double bed. The room only had a king size bed, we asked reception to change it and they said they would. We went to the bar, then went back to the room before dinner and the nothing had been changed. We rang reception again and they sent 2 people over who told us you can have 2 bed in the apartment. I showed them the booking that said a double and single bed included. They then said call reception which we did again and they said they’d take care of it. When we returned after dinner it wasn’t change so I slept on the sofa. I’ve stayed there before with wife and kids with 3 beds in a room so they clearer just couldn’t be bothered. I must say all staff at the bar, restaurants, wine tasting and hotel porters were excellent though.
Arrived fairly late in the afternoon and we were unaware of the Wine tasting included in the hotel price. The receptionist called the Wine tasting and they fitted us last minute. Very considerate and helpful staff.
Spier is a fabulous place. We've been coming here for 10 years and they continue to put in new art, the grounds are always becoming more beautiful and the staff are still there and just outstanding as always. Love! Great for families too.
My wife and I have been staying at The Spier since 2004. As usual the staff were welcoming and friendly and we had a lovely meal in the restaurant one evening. We love being able to walk on the estate in a safe and secure environment. Our one disappointment is the fact that the big screen in the bar area had been removed so what used to be the focal point in the evening and where guests would gather for a nice drink and a chat had gone.