Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately ZAR 180.00 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available, but specific pricing and arrangements should be confirmed with the property.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Further details should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Stellenbosch, steps from the University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden and Stellenbosch University, and is approximately 0.2 miles from The Stellenbosch Village Museum and 0.3 miles from Dorp Street.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

What are the policies regarding children at the property?

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer cribs or extra beds. Connecting/adjoining rooms are available upon request, subject to availability.

Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House

What guests think

Across many reviews, travellers describe Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House as a charming base in Stellenbosch with a walkable, central location, exceptionally friendly staff, comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms, superb made to order breakfasts, and lovely gardens with convenient parking.

Some guests were placed in an annex across the street, a loft room requires stairs, a few found beds firm or corridors noisy, and a couple noted the small pool could be cleaner. There are occasional complaints about online or self service check in and a strict cancellation policy, plus one report of towels not being changed. Overall, expect a stylish boutique guesthouse experience in Stellenbosch suited to walkers and wine explorers.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the lovely garden setting and convenient parking. A few were placed in an annex across the street, and a couple mentioned the small pool not being very clean.

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Christian

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We have a very happy time there, and enjoyed the wonderfull garden

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Kathryn

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Your promot asked if I enjoyed the breakfast but on check in we were told not included and we would have to pay extra? Also towels not changed, pool dirty and corridor noisy, not part of main hotel

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Daniele

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura davvero bella e curata in ottima posizione per fare due passi in città. Piuttosto sicura quindi la sera siamo riusciti ad andare a piedi a mangiare in un ristorante. Parcheggio privato davanti all'hotel. La camera loft è un po' piccola ma comoda e dotata di tutto il necessario per stare bene (bisogna fare 2 rampe di scale per arrivarci e non c'è ascensore quindi se non potere farle fatevi dare una stanza al piano terra). Buona la colazione e il giardino meraviglioso! Il personale accogliente ci ha anche consigliato alcune winery di zona da cui godere un ottima vista.

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Alberto

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel bonito, agradável e confortável. O atendimento é atencioso, o apartamento tem bom tamanho, cama e ducha bons. Fácil estacionamento e café da manhã delicioso. Fácil acesso à pé à área comercial.

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Donovan

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and lovely setting close to Stellenbosch town centre. Anna on the front desk in particular was brilliant with her recommendations

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Ben

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is absolutely stunning! From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the owners, we were made to feel at home. The grounds are spectacular, the room well equipped, immaculately clean and the staff all amazing. The breakfast is fabulous, with freshly made omelettes, fruit, cereals, toast and meats and cheeses. I highly recommend this place and we hope to come back some day!

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Linda

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra läge, men de flyttade oss till annexet tvärs över gatan. Fantastisk frukost, väl värt 170 ZAR/ dag.

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Arthur

26 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, great room, disappointed to have to do the checkin online when we arrived at the hotel. The pool is small and the water was not very clean but the room was very nice! Hotel expensive

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raghbir

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good parking. Easy to walk to The centre and road access to all wineries. Beautiful kept garden. Reminder to book the good restaurants and wineries, since they can be fully booked. Our R, 5 does need refurbishing. It's clean and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine, the gluten free bread was heavy, need to also offer plain white gluten free bread

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Charles

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Friendly and attentive staff and comfortable rooms in a beautiful setting, walkable to campus and the center of town. I would return at the first opportunity.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised, with rooms described as very clean or immaculate. One review reported towels not being changed, and another noted a room needing refurbishing despite being clean.

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Kathryn

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Your promot asked if I enjoyed the breakfast but on check in we were told not included and we would have to pay extra? Also towels not changed, pool dirty and corridor noisy, not part of main hotel

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William

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an incredible 3 night stay. Everything from checking in, help with wine tours, the cleanliness, the wonderful breakfast were perfect. We would definitely stay here again.

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Yavini

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Stayed for a night while attending a meeting. Central location. Clean comfortable room and bathroom. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

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Ben

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is absolutely stunning! From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the owners, we were made to feel at home. The grounds are spectacular, the room well equipped, immaculately clean and the staff all amazing. The breakfast is fabulous, with freshly made omelettes, fruit, cereals, toast and meats and cheeses. I highly recommend this place and we hope to come back some day!

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raghbir

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good parking. Easy to walk to The centre and road access to all wineries. Beautiful kept garden. Reminder to book the good restaurants and wineries, since they can be fully booked. Our R, 5 does need refurbishing. It's clean and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine, the gluten free bread was heavy, need to also offer plain white gluten free bread

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Tiago

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lugar lindo, muito limpo, atendimento cordial, comida muito boa!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with thoughtful, modern decor, and several guests singled out special rooms like the tower room. Some are compact or in an annex, stairs may be required in certain rooms, and a few found beds firm or corridors noisy.

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Eleanor

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely room with modern, interesting decor. Everything needed was provided e.g. teas, coffees etc. Reception was incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough for you Breakfast was incredible! All ordered from a menu, but a very wide range of choices, and the ability to have whatever you'd like (French toast is to die for!) Location is brilliant as well - a seven minute walk to all the main restaurants in town! The only complaint is their strict cancellations policy. We had to reshuffle our whole holiday by three days due to my husband's work, and this was the only hotel out of seven across Cape Town and the Garden Route that didn't refund us at all, despite weeks of notice. This was a shame, but the hotel is lovely nonetheless.

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Kathryn

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Your promot asked if I enjoyed the breakfast but on check in we were told not included and we would have to pay extra? Also towels not changed, pool dirty and corridor noisy, not part of main hotel

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Caroline

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tolles Zimmer & Lage. Frühstücksauswahl war top und immer frisch zubereitet. Außerdem war jegliches Servicepersonal immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

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Blair

5 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place a total gem. The rooms are so cool and all details thought out!

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Moa

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was the best I had in my life. Very kind service, the beds were a bit too hard for my taste. It would be nice to be able to get a softer mattress. If we are going to stay in Stellenbosch again, we will definitely choose to stay here.

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Daniele

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura davvero bella e curata in ottima posizione per fare due passi in città. Piuttosto sicura quindi la sera siamo riusciti ad andare a piedi a mangiare in un ristorante. Parcheggio privato davanti all'hotel. La camera loft è un po' piccola ma comoda e dotata di tutto il necessario per stare bene (bisogna fare 2 rampe di scale per arrivarci e non c'è ascensore quindi se non potere farle fatevi dare una stanza al piano terra). Buona la colazione e il giardino meraviglioso! Il personale accogliente ci ha anche consigliato alcune winery di zona da cui godere un ottima vista.

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Felipe

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The service was sensational, the breakfast was delicious, the location was perfect and the room was very comfortable. I recommend it to everyone!

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Arthur

26 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel, great room, disappointed to have to do the checkin online when we arrived at the hotel. The pool is small and the water was not very clean but the room was very nice! Hotel expensive

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Christian d von

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed for five days in connection with a conference. I ordered the smallest room, which was plenty of space for one. Amazing breakfast by order. On site Café. Good location, walking distance from the center of Stellenbosch

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Camilla

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bonne Esperance is just totally amazing!!! We had the tower room and is was SO nice! The staff is super friendly, the location awesome, nice and quiet but very close to restaurants, bars and shops. The breakfast best ever! 10 out of 10!

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and helpful, with staff assisting with recommendations and arranging winery tours. A few guests disliked online or self service check in and one cited a strict cancellation policy.

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Eleanor

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely room with modern, interesting decor. Everything needed was provided e.g. teas, coffees etc. Reception was incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough for you Breakfast was incredible! All ordered from a menu, but a very wide range of choices, and the ability to have whatever you'd like (French toast is to die for!) Location is brilliant as well - a seven minute walk to all the main restaurants in town! The only complaint is their strict cancellations policy. We had to reshuffle our whole holiday by three days due to my husband's work, and this was the only hotel out of seven across Cape Town and the Garden Route that didn't refund us at all, despite weeks of notice. This was a shame, but the hotel is lovely nonetheless.

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Dan

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property may be very nice but the section I was in was not very nice at all. There was no one there to greet me and check me in. It was almost self service. After a 16 hour flight, driving from the airport to this place and then not knowing where to check in etc was not welcoming. The keys were complicated. If I went for a walk in town I had to lock my partner in the room and they had no way to get out. I sadly won’t be staying here again. Carmen at the front desk was very nice. I met her on my way out.

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Caroline

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tolles Zimmer & Lage. Frühstücksauswahl war top und immer frisch zubereitet. Außerdem war jegliches Servicepersonal immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

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William

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an incredible 3 night stay. Everything from checking in, help with wine tours, the cleanliness, the wonderful breakfast were perfect. We would definitely stay here again.

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Merritt

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and i were blown away by this beautiful property and Carmen and Michelle treated us like royalty! The location is perfect to walk around and the breakfast omlette was to die for .

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Carolina

27 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hospitality and service

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Peter

14 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff could not have been more helpful. Convenient - a few minutes walk - to several good restaurants.

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Donovan

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and lovely setting close to Stellenbosch town centre. Anna on the front desk in particular was brilliant with her recommendations

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Sharon

24 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful! I would love to stay much longer! What find, location breakfast, top staff = 10 stars I've traveled 75 nights this year, know gem when I find one

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Lorraine

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay, you won’t be disappointed from the moment we arrived we felt so looked after. Not really a guest house more like a 5* bijou hotel. Fabulous location,and breakfast was outstanding, matches London hotels for sure! Thank you Carmen and your amazing staff, we will be back God willing 🙏

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Location

Location is central and walkable to restaurants, the university, and town sights, with some noting a quiet neighborhood near the Botanical Garden. It is convenient for exploring Stellenbosch and nearby wineries on foot.

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Christian

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful guesthouse in the historic part of town. Walkable to restaurants and university. Had a great stay.

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Mauricio

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ótima experiência. Localização muito boa

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Yavini

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Stayed for a night while attending a meeting. Central location. Clean comfortable room and bathroom. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

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Alberto

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel bonito, agradável e confortável. O atendimento é atencioso, o apartamento tem bom tamanho, cama e ducha bons. Fácil estacionamento e café da manhã delicioso. Fácil acesso à pé à área comercial.

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Felipe

19 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The service was sensational, the breakfast was delicious, the location was perfect and the room was very comfortable. I recommend it to everyone!

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Peter

14 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff could not have been more helpful. Convenient - a few minutes walk - to several good restaurants.

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Donovan

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and lovely setting close to Stellenbosch town centre. Anna on the front desk in particular was brilliant with her recommendations

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Christian d von

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed for five days in connection with a conference. I ordered the smallest room, which was plenty of space for one. Amazing breakfast by order. On site Café. Good location, walking distance from the center of Stellenbosch

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Camilla

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bonne Esperance is just totally amazing!!! We had the tower room and is was SO nice! The staff is super friendly, the location awesome, nice and quiet but very close to restaurants, bars and shops. The breakfast best ever! 10 out of 10!

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varady

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This is the second time that I've stayed at this hotel and everything has been wonderful. It's a quiet neighborhood across the street from the Botanical Garden, yet it's a five minute walk into the center of Stellenbosch. The property itself is a comfortable B&B with every detail considered, but overall it's the staff who make every stay there a memorable one.

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Dining

Breakfast receives consistent acclaim for quality, variety, and made to order dishes, with several calling it the best of their trip. A few note it may cost extra or that a gluten free option disappointed.

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Eleanor

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely room with modern, interesting decor. Everything needed was provided e.g. teas, coffees etc. Reception was incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough for you Breakfast was incredible! All ordered from a menu, but a very wide range of choices, and the ability to have whatever you'd like (French toast is to die for!) Location is brilliant as well - a seven minute walk to all the main restaurants in town! The only complaint is their strict cancellations policy. We had to reshuffle our whole holiday by three days due to my husband's work, and this was the only hotel out of seven across Cape Town and the Garden Route that didn't refund us at all, despite weeks of notice. This was a shame, but the hotel is lovely nonetheless.

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Kathryn

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Your promot asked if I enjoyed the breakfast but on check in we were told not included and we would have to pay extra? Also towels not changed, pool dirty and corridor noisy, not part of main hotel

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Caroline

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tolles Zimmer & Lage. Frühstücksauswahl war top und immer frisch zubereitet. Außerdem war jegliches Servicepersonal immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

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Moa

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was the best I had in my life. Very kind service, the beds were a bit too hard for my taste. It would be nice to be able to get a softer mattress. If we are going to stay in Stellenbosch again, we will definitely choose to stay here.

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Linda

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bra läge, men de flyttade oss till annexet tvärs över gatan. Fantastisk frukost, väl värt 170 ZAR/ dag.

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raghbir

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good parking. Easy to walk to The centre and road access to all wineries. Beautiful kept garden. Reminder to book the good restaurants and wineries, since they can be fully booked. Our R, 5 does need refurbishing. It's clean and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine, the gluten free bread was heavy, need to also offer plain white gluten free bread

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Matthew

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had an amazing stay in Stellenbosch at the Bonne Esperance hotel. Enjoyed every aspect and will definitely be returning to this same hotel again. Service and food were amazing, location is excellent and the general decor is beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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Christian d von

9 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Stayed for five days in connection with a conference. I ordered the smallest room, which was plenty of space for one. Amazing breakfast by order. On site Café. Good location, walking distance from the center of Stellenbosch

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Cecilia

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Mysigt hotell med trevlig personal. Vi kände oss varmt välkomna från det att vi bokade till att vi åkte. Fantastisk frukost.

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Lorraine

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay, you won’t be disappointed from the moment we arrived we felt so looked after. Not really a guest house more like a 5* bijou hotel. Fabulous location,and breakfast was outstanding, matches London hotels for sure! Thank you Carmen and your amazing staff, we will be back God willing 🙏

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9 $233	10	11 $280	12 $327	13 $232	14 $264
15 $1,342	16 $255	17 $1,424	18	19 $238	20 $228	21 $269
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29 $1,325	30 $270

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13 $209	14 $209	15 $246	16 $227	17 $208	18 $182	19 $234
20 $211	21 $272	22 $189	23 $238	24 $228	25 $243	26
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Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Deluxe Double Or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Classic Room

Honeymoon Studio, 1 King Bed

Loft

Studio, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Villa

Studio Apartment

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