The Salene Hotel & Cottages
Hotel in Stellenbosch
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
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
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Stellenbosch
Available Rooms
Deluxe King Room
1 Queen • 279 ft²
Sleeps 2
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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
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Ratings and reviews
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4.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Ruhige Lage, toller Blick in die Weinberge
4.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Great view ! Good breakfast !
We loved everything about the hotel.
4.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Beautiful Hotel, the breakfast is amazing.
5.0 / 5.0
The view was lovely, breakfast was excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Beautiful place with a great view. Staff was super friendly.
Room could do with an update.
4.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
We loved the breakfast! Was a great start to our day. Also super friendly staff .
We liked everything about the hotel.
4.5 / 5.0
Beautiful place. Fantastic rooms. Friendly staff. Stunning vista
A little far out of town but there a shuttle
4.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
It was luxurious. Amazing rooms, pool with a view, and close to Stellenbosch centre
Nothing. Absolutely loved it
4.0 / 5.0
A cute place with beautiful views
Not much as it was as expected :)
2.5 / 5.0
The location was beautiful and the breakfast was really good!
The staff were not helpful, and the rooms were quite small.
4.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
View
Windy
4.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Lovely surroundings
Farm roads
5.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Breakfast is fantastic
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
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 $88 per night. This rental is $26 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?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
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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