Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House
About
Accommodation
Victorian villa offering nine accommodation types: Deluxe rooms with balcony/patio, Classic, Family, Loft, Budget Single rooms; self-catering studios 50m away; Honeymoon Studio, One Bedroom Apartment, and Villa for groups 6+. All rooms feature desks, en-suite bathrooms, Smart TV with satellite, WiFi, A/C, and tea/coffee facilities.
Facilities
Breakfast included. Full English with eggs to preference, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, toast. On-site facilities: breakfast room, veranda with garden views, pool, Bonne Esperance Café. Wine bar on-site. Parking available. Solar-powered with battery backup. Nearby: wine tastings, golf, safari, hiking trails, and wildlife sanctuaries including Giraffe House and Butterfly World.
Location & Surroundings
Central Stellenbosch, across from Botanical Gardens, 5-minute walk to town center. Nearby wine estates: Lanzerac (walking distance), Waterford (12 min), Spier (15 min), Blaauwklippen (8 min). Within 30 minutes of Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington. Cape Town 40 minutes. Mountains, beaches, and hiking trails within 5–15 minutes.
Rooms
Deluxe Room with Balcony or Patio
Rooms with private balcony or patio overlooking the central courtyard and pool.
Classic Guest Room
Elegant en-suite rooms renovated in 2019. Room 14 m², bathroom 4 m². Choice of two single beds or king-size bed.
Classic Family Room
En-suite rooms renovated in 2019, configurable as three single beds or two singles and a daybed. Room 14 m², bathroom 4 m².
Loft Guest Room
Sleeps 2
Intimate en-suite loft rooms situated in the attic of the Victorian villa, designed for couples. Room 12 m², bathroom 4 m². One queen-size bed, seating area, and desk. Rooms 6 and 7 can be interconnected for families.
Budget Single Guest Room
Sleeps 1
Budget single guest room.
Self-Catering Studio Apartment
Semi-self-catering studios in a restored Victorian building circa 1900s with original timber floors, located 50 metres from the main guest house and directly opposite the University of Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens. Ground-floor units with en-suite bathrooms and lounge/dining area. Modern classic décor with Victorian character. Veranda and outdoor seating around splash pool. Breakfast available at the main house for an additional charge. Reception and check-in at main guest house.
Honeymoon Studio
Sleeps 2
Spacious ground-floor studio in a separate Victorian villa featuring a king-size four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and crystal chandelier. Room 20 m², bathroom 10 m². Private veranda with seating area. Fully serviced daily. Located 50 metres from the main guest house, directly across from the University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden. Off-street parking, plunge pool, and sun terrace.
One Bedroom Apartment
Spacious one-bedroom apartment with open-plan living area. Bedroom 15 m² with choice of two single beds or king-size bed and en-suite walk-in shower. Living area 20 m² with fully equipped kitchen (stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, kettle, toaster), double sleeper couch, two lounge chairs, air conditioning, LED TV, and dining table. French doors open to private patio with plunge pool access. Ground floor with private entrance. Located 50 metres from the main guest house, directly across from the University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden. Fully serviced daily. Off-street parking behind security gate.
Villa
Spacious villa with three en-suite bedrooms, sunroom, sitting room, and garden pool. Suitable for groups of 6 or more.
Location
Address
Corner of Neethling and Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch
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