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De Doornkraal Vinotel

Hessequa, Eden

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4.0/5

GoodFrom 22 reviews

5.0/510 Feb 2025

Tanya • Family Trip

We loved our stay at Doorn Kraal. Firstly the staff are lovely and so professional. Our room (the 2 bedroom cottage) was super neat and tidy, and it had everything we needed and it was very quiet as it’s a bit further away. Just be mindful at night, there may be one or two spiders in the trees when you walk to the cottage (have a flashlight). The food was soo delicious, we could not stop thinking about the wonderful dinner. We will stay again. Thanks to all the staff!

5.0/529 Oct 2024

Christina

Friendly Clean Enjoy stay

5.0/518 Dec 2019

Danel • Couple Trip

Ein Erlebnis der besonderen Art. Das Historisch geschützte Gebäude ist weitgehend im Originalzustand und sehr ansprechend eingerichtet. Der Service ist sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist hervorragend.

5.0/52 Jan 2019

Daniel • Family Trip

We stayed here to break up the drive from Cape Town to Knysna. Traveling with a 5 and 2-year old, we wanted a place that was family friendly. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating for our family, the pool was a great relief from the warm summer day, and the food was prepared to perfection by the spirited chef. We stayed in the two-bedroom cottage and it was perfect for a family of 4. A sleepy city, but if you are looking for a relaxing place to help break up a long car ride, a perfect stop.

5.0/528 Nov 2017

Ellen • Family Trip

Lovely house, very friendly place, nice food

5.0/525 Dec 2016

Eyvin og Nancy

En perle beliggende i en noe kjedelig by. Personlig service fra ansatte som virkelig hadde hjertet med seg i jobben. Vi fikk tilrettelagt egen picknick ved bassenget - til vår medbragte mat og vin. Takk for minneverdig opphold.

5.0/53 Feb 2016

Gordon

Overnight stopover during garden route travels . Excellent experience with Chris and his team making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive until you leave . Rooms are comfortable and very clean . Gardens well maintained and encourage you sit back and relax and enjoy the sunshine . The restaurant is like an oasis in a desert with some of the best food I have enjoyed in south Africa . A substantial menu choice in a very nice restaurant with great service and excellent food . Would definitely recommend that you experience this hotel and the great service from Chris and the team for yourself and don't think that you will be disappointed and will leave with a smile on your face. Will definitely stay here again

5.0/58 Jan 2015

Matti • Family Trip

The staff, including everyone but especially the manager, was just so nice to us!

5.0/57 Jan 2015

Emma

This was one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed with exceptional hospitality and professionalism. The room was beautiful with a vineyard out the window and a willow with birds' nests. High security, amazing food and delicious wines. Paradise all around.

5.0/529 Dec 2014

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

my wife and I stayed for one night on the recommendation of a friend who stayed last year. We were not disappointed. The rooms were very basic but clean, and need air conditioning..there is a fan. The swimming pool was just the right temperature and very clean. Christopher , the manager, is an excellent host and could not do enough for us. He is a really fine chef and we had the most wonderful meal. I would recommend this hotel for only a one night stay

4.0/512 Apr 2017

elli

Positiv + Lob für Zimmer - wunderschön, geschmackvoll, sauber Service - 1a, freundlich und bemüht Negativ leider die Ausstattung: wir waren die einzigen Gäste und vermutlich war daher auch auf Sparflamme vorgehalten. Ob Essen, Pool oder Internetnutzung, Handtücher - entweder die Dinge waren defekt, nicht nutzbar oder gar nicht vorhanden. Bei unserer Abfahrt könnten wir nicht problemlos einladen und überhaupt losfahren, da das Haus von einer mittlerweile geschlossenen Baustelle umgeben war. Zumindest was die Baustelle direkt vor den Zimmern angeht hätte ich ganz klar die Info darüber erwartet bei Buchung oder dann persönlich per Nachricht. Es war laut, dreckig, zeitlich und die Komfortabilität einschränkend. Auch dass der Pool über die gesamte Zeit des Aufenthaltes, also nicht nur temporär, geschlossen ist, sollte man informieren, und nicht erst auf Anfrage mitteilen. Trotzdessen wurde der volle, wirklich knackige Preis verlangt. Schade, den Zimmern an sich und dem Personal (im Service) würde ich volle Punktzahl geben!!

4.0/519 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Free laundry because we stayed three nights. So helpful, lovely staff.

4.0/58 Jan 2016

Christer • Family Trip

Charmigt guest-house med stora vackra rum i kolonialstil dock utan a-c, men fläktar. Det man kommer ihåg mest var den fantastiska maten o vinet som presenterades av ägaren o den charmante kocken som dessutom själv gick ut o plockade örter i den rikliga väldoftande kryddträdgården. Liten trevlig insyns-skyddnde pool. Brqa skyddad bilparkering. Kan varmt rekommenderas.

3.0/53 Dec 2024

Gigi • Couple Trip

As usual hotel.com didn’t communicate the room(2 bedroom cottage) that we booked to the hotel so they first tried to put us in a 1 bedroom cottage. Luckily our cottage was available and totally worth it, with a nice view of a pond and gardens, a comfortable living room and even a well equipped kitchen

3.0/55 Feb 2023

N.B.J. • Couple Trip

Het is een kleinschalig guesthouse met 5 kamers. Wij hadden de kleinste (Cabane) en die is echt wel klein. Hij zit er mooi uit met een prachtig opgemaakt bed, maar het is krap. De badkamer is ook krap en verouderd. Wij begrepen dat in juni 2023 de kamer wordt gerenoveerd. Mocht je hier langer willen verblijven vraag dan om een suite. Er is een klein zwembadje met 5 zeer comfortabele bedden. Drinken kun je de hele dag halen uit je minibar of uit de bar van het guesthouse. Wij vonden een minpuntje dat het ontbijt traag op gang komt. Het ontbijt moet je de voorgaande dag bestellen. Als je s morgens aan tafel gaat zitten voor het ontbijt duurt het 20-30 minuten voordat alles op je tafel staat. Deze methode is waarschijnlijk gekozen om het exclusiever te maken, maar wat ons betreft is een ontbijt buffetje veel sneller en kost alle partijen minder tijd. Overall hebben wij een zeer plezierig verblijf gehad bij Le Fleur de Soleil.

3.0/523 Jan 2017

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

This hotel could be wonderful with better and friendlier service and greater attention to detail. The hotel is in one of Riversdale's historic buildings and in a quiet location well off the main road. We arrived to find the reception office locked. The proprietor arrived, asked us into her office, sat at her desk and after some time asked us to sit down. We felt rather like naughty schoolchildren in front of the teacher's desk! Her only real comment to us was that she was glad we had paid in full, because it was less work for her. She directed us to our room, but gave us no information about the hotel, times for dinner and breakfast, etc, nor was there any of this information in the room. The room was small, with only one upright chair, so one person had to sit or lie on the bed. There were no toiletries of any kind provided in the bathroom - we had to ask for a bar of soap so that we could wash our hands. The shower leaked considerably and flooded the bathroom. On the plus side, the bed was comfortable, with good sheets and pillows and the room was attractively furnished. We decided we would use the pool after our journey, but it was covered in scum and fallen leaves, so changed our minds. There were a few loungers, but with no cushions nor pool towels. We had to track someone down to ask for a beer. Dinner was well cooked and presented. Huge potential but at present a disappointing place to stay.

3.0/516 Mar 2016

Claes-G • Family Trip

Intressting hotel with excellent food

3.0/512 Jan 2016

Johanna • Couple Trip

We decided to overnight at the hotel since it's conveniently located between Plettenberg Bay and Hermanus. The room was okay (few bugs though) and dinner at the restaurant was good (kudu steak especially delicious). Breakfast good, too, but service slow and the hours (one hour - 8 - 9 am) were puzzling. What we did not like was that although we mentioned at the time of the reservation that it's our honeymoon and also my birthday, neither were acknowledged. Only "special request" that was fulfilled was a more quieter room which was confirmed by email. Also check-out was very very slow. We also thought the hotel is part of a winery (partly why we decided to stay there) but when asking about that during check-in, they said it's closed (or something?). We did see one of the employees loading wine boxes into another guests car in the morning though... Overall we found that De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel was not worth the price, and would not recommend stopping there or in Riversdale.

3.0/530 Dec 2015

Not Provided • Couple Trip

The restaurant is Fantastic , dinner and breakfast 5* . The hotel is I would say 3* It is an old hotel and has a lovely garden and bedding and bed is fine just that no airconditioner and for a 4* and at R1500 per night per couple , I think that should be included. I would really go back for the food but you can get alternative accommodation at a lower rate. The Manager is great and he is also the fantastic chef! So spend your money on the food!

1.0/520 Feb 2024

Geof • Couple Trip

The property is in a parlous state of repair. Windows that a terrible and need replacing, the shower in our room was unacceptable as was the floor in the bathroom. None of the doors fitted and the locks were useless. Our bedroom was tawdry and needs a serious revamp - acually everything does. Dinner was mediocre although the estate shiraz was good . Breakfast was good but very slow. Will I stay here again? No! Very expensive for what you get

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Swimming Pool

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Bathtub

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Hair Dryer

Room Heater

Balcony

Ironing

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Garden

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Parking (Free)

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Express Check-in

Porter/Bellhop

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

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Express Check-out

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Smoking Area

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Wheelchair Accessible

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No Elevators

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Patio or terrace

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8 Long Street, Riversdale, Western Cape, ZA

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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 cash
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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.
24-hour pool access
Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About De Doornkraal Vinotel

De Doornkraal Vinotel Location
With a stay at De Doornkraal Vinotel in Riversdale, you'll be in the historical district, just a 5-minute walk from Julius Gordon Africana Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk. This boutique country house is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Riversdale Tourism Office and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Riversdale Hospital.

De Doornkraal Vinotel Facility and Service
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

De Doornkraal Vinotel Rooms
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at De Wingerdt, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - Wed, 02 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children