The Salene Hotel & Cottages

Property building, Pool view, Swimming pool, Swimming pool

Restaurant/places to eat, Living room, Lobby or reception, Lounge or bar, Seating area

Property building, Garden, Swimming pool

4.3

Excellent(876 Reviews)

Hotel in Stellenbosch

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Located in Stellenbosch, 8.9 km from Stellenbosch University, The Salene Hotel & Cottages provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Stellenbosch

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Terrace

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Standard Queen Room

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Queen Room

1 Double • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Suite with Balcony

1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Salene Hotel & Cottages

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4.3

Excellent(876 Reviews)

Hotel in Stellenbosch

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Located in Stellenbosch, 8.9 km from Stellenbosch University, The Salene Hotel & Cottages provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Stellenbosch

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

1 Queen • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

King Room with Terrace

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Queen Room

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Queen Room

1 Double • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Suite with Balcony

1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(876 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

4.0

Dec 2024

Fijne locatie om te verblijven en te relaxen.

De locatie, groot zwembad met genoeg ligbedjes, fijne parkeergelegenheid, prima kamers met eigen badkamer.

De stroom viel regelmatig uit, waardoor de lampen regelmatig uitvielen en de airco het niet deed.

4.5

May 2024

Schönes Boutique Hotel mit atemberaubender Panorama-Terrasse

Sehr modernes und stylishes Boutique Hotel mit spektakulärer Terrasse & Garten mit Blick auf die Weinberge und die großen Bergketten rund um Stellenbosch. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück bot eine gute Auswahl und die kleine Bar ist auch sehr nett. Die Zimmer waren auch sehr schön eingerichtet und es gibt eine praktische kleine Minibar mit kühlen Getränken. Es gibt auch ein paar Weingüter in Laufnähe, wo man mittags Tastings und Lunch bekommt.

Das Internet war stellenweise etwas langsam und es gibt leider im Hotel bzw. in direkter Nähe bisher keine Möglichkeiten zum Abendessen, wenn man nicht mehr Auto fahren möchte im Dunkeln. Die nächsten Möglichkeiten sind ca. 10-20 Min mit dem Auto entfernt.

4.0

Mar 2024

Wenn man eine ruhige Lage sucht, ist man hier richtig. 10 Fahrminuten ins Zentrum. Tolle moderne Anlage.

Ruhige Lage, toller Blick in die Weinberge

4.5

Mar 2024

Super Hotel in reizvoller Umgebung

Ausblick von der Terrasse, Super Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal Viele Weingüter und die Stadt Stellenbosch innerhalb von 30min zu erreichen

Man benötigt ein Auto, da die Unterkunft etwas weit vom Schuss ist. Die Cottages sind schlecht an das Haupthaus angebunden. Uber kommt nicht immer

4.5

Mar 2024

Fast and efficient Check in and Check out service. Friendly staff. Would have liked to have the option of dinner at Sale

Clean and enough space in the cottage for a family of 4.

Our cottage, number six, was right next to the service room with limited privacy.

5.0

Feb 2024

Awesome stay !

Great view ! Good breakfast !

We loved everything about the hotel.

4.0

Feb 2024

Mooi en rustig verblijf dicht bij Stellenbosch

Hoger gelegen met prachtig uitzicht! Ruime kamer met veel kastruimte. Goed bed en fijne douche. Enorm ontbijt! Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel!

Enige wat wij misten was verlichting op het mooie terras in de avond. Kun je alleen met ereader nog ‘n boek lezen. Spelletje backgammon zat er niet in.

3.0

Feb 2024

Mooie locatie met een mooi uitzicht.

De locatie was top. Afgezonderd van het centrum van Stellenbosch. Mooi uitzicht vanaf het terras over de wijnvelden van Stellenbosch

Wij zijn 6 jaar geleden ook bij de Salene geweest (toen heette het nog Zarose). Het is een stuk minder schoon en het voelde minder sfeervol aan dan de vorige keer. Vorige keer was het een 10, nu eerder een 7.

4.5

Feb 2024

Nothing short of amazing

I loved the rooms, the sereneness of the location, the staff were absolutely amazing esp. Calvin who tended to my every need. the kitchen staff remembered all my orders even on days I forgot to place an order and gladly reminded me that the kitchen was closing etc.

We were first allocated the cottage which is far from the main hotel and the cottages are quite isolated but when I mentioned to Calvin that I prefer being in the main hotel he gladly moved us to the main hotel.

5.0

Feb 2024

Do not miss the breakfast

Beautiful Hotel, the breakfast is amazing.

5.0

Feb 2024

A quiet and relaxing experience.

The view was lovely, breakfast was excellent.

5.0

Feb 2024

Tranquil, clean and comfortable.

Very clean, friendly staff and the most amazing views from the cottages. Within walking distance from a few wine farms. Will definitely return.

4.5

Feb 2024

Great stay with beautiful stay!!

Beautiful place with a great view. Staff was super friendly.

Room could do with an update.

4.5

Feb 2024

Surely coming back when in the area next time

We loved staying at The Salene. It is around a 17 mins drive to Stellenbosch and the place is serene and comfy. You’ll find everything you need here. We came in after check in time and this was no problem at all, huge props for this. There’s a few wine farms in the area which are great to visit if you’re not keen on driving too far for one of those. There’s a good variety of breakfast; think of a proper combination of sweet and savory. The rooms are relatively large and the beds are nice too.

3.5

Jan 2024

Wir waren 2 Nächte da und alles war wunderbar. Nur nächstes mal würde ich ein Zimmer im Hotel buchen und kein Apartment.

DAs Hotel an sich ist toll, Pool und Aussicht fantastisch. Frühstück war auch sehr lecker!

Wir hatten eine cattage/appartment und diese sind gute 700 m vom Hotel entfernt. Wir mussten fahren mit den Kids. Die Apartments sind im Vergleich zum Hotel nicht so schön. Nicht einladend zum verweilen. Aber es ist nur mein Eindruck. Küche hatte nicht mal genug Teller und Gabel für uns 4. (Vllt ja nur in unserer. Es gab 5 weitere) Einiges in die Jahre gekommen.

0.5

Jan 2024

Betrug und Verarsche. Völlig falsche Darstellung der Unterkunft.Einfaches,kleines, dreckiges Appartm

Absolut falsche Darstellung der Unterkunft durch die Bilder. Diese Bilder sind vom Hotel!!! Wer hier bucht, fällt rein!! Den Blick auf den Pool und dem Hotel hat man nur 5 Minuten beim Check In! Dann kommt die Überraschung: Man muss 5 Minuten mit dem Auto fahren und kommt an 6 Absteigen an. Kleine Unterkünfte, jeweils 2 Zimmer im Kammerformat. Absolut einfach und dreckig. Betten sind durch, morgens hat man Rückenschmerzen! Personal sitzt auf den Treppen herum und unterhält sich.

5.0

Jan 2024

Stunning and peaceful !

We loved the breakfast! Was a great start to our day. Also super friendly staff .

We liked everything about the hotel.

4.5

Jan 2024

Stunning vista

Beautiful place. Fantastic rooms. Friendly staff. Stunning vista

A little far out of town but there a shuttle

4.5

Jan 2024

Mega Unterkunft in der Weinregion, etwas außerhalb von Stellenbosch!

Wunderbare, ruhige Lage! Traumhafte Aussicht! Etwas außerhalb von Stellenbosch gelegen!

Um die Cottages zu erreichen, muss man mit dem Auto fahren. Restaurant zum Dinner geschlossen.

5.0

Jan 2024

Luxurious and romantic

It was luxurious. Amazing rooms, pool with a view, and close to Stellenbosch centre

Nothing. Absolutely loved it

4.0

Jan 2024

Sweet little hideaway

A cute place with beautiful views

Not much as it was as expected :)

2.5

Jan 2024

The Salene is in a beautiful location and the quite accessible to Stellenbosch town by car.

The location was beautiful and the breakfast was really good!

The staff were not helpful, and the rooms were quite small.

4.5

Jan 2024

Stunning views in this luxurious nature stay.

It was 10 minutes drive outside of Stellenbosch, but beautiful views. The unit had aircon and wifi, fully equipt kitchen and Nespresso with compostable pods, which we appreciated. The pool was also lovely, but you need to drive/walk the 700m to the hotel. Wood was supplied for braai and bonfire in large firepit bowls.

Our cottage did not have a patio, while all the others did (#6). Aircon also did not function during loadshedding (understandable), but it was just super hot.

3.5

Dec 2023

View and staff was amazing

View

Windy

4.5

Nov 2023

Magical views and comfortable stay from which to explore the Cape Winelands

Beautiful views and location. Stunning breakfast spread. Friendly staff Comfy room

No dinner available and it’s quite a drive to nearest restaurants. Room wasn’t cleaned the one day but housekeeping manager quickly sorted out the oversight

5.0

Nov 2023

Le calme dans les vignes

Hôtel charmant et calme, situé dans les vignes avec une belle vue sur les montagnes. Le personnel est aux petits soins. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner !

3.5

Nov 2023

Sehr schade - viel verschenktes Potential

Tolle Aussicht, schönes Ambiente

Viel verschenktes Potential, fehlende Führung, unaufmerksames Personal, nicht einladendes Frühstücksbüffet und alles außer Filterkaffee kostet extra. Barbetrieb nach 18:00 Selbstservice. Kein Abendessen.

3.5

Oct 2023

Beautiful view. Clean room

Lovely location. Unfortunately we were there on a very windy day so couldn't enjoy the outdoors. Breakfast was great!

Reception desk seemed a little unmanned. No one there when we arrived and when we went out at night our gate tag didn't work to come back in and no one answered the phone so we were stuck outside until a car left and the gate was opened.

4.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful and tranquil!

The breakfast was good and the facilities were clean. This destination needs own car.

Either than breakfast, there is limited food choices. There was just one dish and a cheese platter, you cant survive on that. Its difficult to move around if you don't have own car.

5.0

Oct 2023

Für Pärchen ruhig gelegen, Superschöne Aussicht

Wunderschöne Lage außerhalb, große Terasse mit spektakulärem Blick über die Weinberge auf die Bergkette. Personal supernett, Frühstück sehr lecker, Zimmer normal ausgestattet, Badezimmer war sehr schön.

Nichts

4.0

Sep 2023

Nice breakaway

Location, style of building, quiet

Bad communication of staff not informing guests coffee not oncluded in breakfast On our departure, although staff knew road was closed, didnt inform us which resulted in almost bad accident

5.0

Sep 2023

Great location

Lovely surroundings

Farm roads

5.0

Aug 2023

It was probably the most relaxing stay of our holiday in South Africa. We loved how beautiful the property was and how w

The property was very chic and beautiful. Our room had amazing views of the vineyards and the surrounding landscape. It was clean and very quiet which enabled us to relax the way we wanted

Absolutely nothing. Everything was excellent

4.0

Aug 2023

Very good

The views were amazing and we enjoyed the fire pit outside. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed. The staff answered our queries promptly.

It was a bit hard to find the cottage- some more road signs would be helpful.

5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Breakfast is fantastic

Nothing

4.0

Jul 2023

Very good

First time at a Boutique Hotel as opposed to a chain or standard hotel. A few things were different. Some better, some lacking. The rooms were gorgeous. Decor apart from plastic flowers is beautiful. Gorgeous wall paper and lighting. Comfortable common area with fireplace that heats up the area. Staff are friendly. Lovely and spacious bathrooms - 10 gold stars for that alone. Exceptional view of the mountains. Really beautiful setting. Breakfasts are fabulous. Beds are super comfortable. I've been convinced up to now that my personal bed is the most comfortable you can get. I was wrong. This hotel has excellent beds. Very comfortable and spacious with lovely windows that open wide.

Plastic flowers are a reminder of one of the many ways we fail as a species. They mock the decor put into the hotel. We can always do better than plastic ornaments especially plastic plants. No... Just no! Lol. This is a lovely establishment but I find the boutique experience a bit lacking when I'm comfortable with the standard chain hotels provide. It would have been nice to enter without ringing the intercom twice. A porter to carry my luggage up the stairs was also missed. Definitely missed the phone that calls reception and had to go down to request toilet paper. Also TVs only have DSTV where you watch endless advertisements that tests your sanity. If this was a weekend on my own, that would be a dealbreaker. Most other hotels have Netflix and other options. We had an agenda with wine tasting and dining out so it was excusable but did watch the same car advert 5 times during a Come Dine with Me episode. We also had to wait a long time to book an Uber. Third time lucky with that. Stellenbosch is not Cape Town I know, but the little things make the difference.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Stellenbosch?

The average price for a rental in Stellenbosch is $138 per night. This rental is $41 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Salene Hotel & Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Salene Hotel & Cottages. Enjoy the water!

Is The Salene Hotel & Cottages pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Salene Hotel & Cottages?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Hotel in Stellenbosch

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Stellenbosch

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

King Room with Terrace

Standard Queen Room

Queen Room

Suite with Balcony

The Salene Hotel & Cottages

Hotel in Stellenbosch

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Stellenbosch

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe King Room

King Room with Terrace

Standard Queen Room

Queen Room

Suite with Balcony

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Stellenbosch?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Salene Hotel & Cottages pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Salene Hotel & Cottages?

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