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Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments

4.0 star property
4-star guest house in Stellenbosch Central

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Family Room
Luxury Villa
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View
Luxury Villa

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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17 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
  • Place, Stellenbosch University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorp Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fick House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Loft

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Studio, 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Stellenbosch

Central Stellenbosch getaway .A stay at this Stellenbosch Central guesthouse places you steps from University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden and within a 5-minute walk of Stellenbosch University. The Stellenbosch Village Museum and Dorp Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stellenbosch University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorp Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fick House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pottery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meraki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java Bistro & Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Butcher - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Basic Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments

4-star guest house in Stellenbosch Central
As a guest of Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments , you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments . Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stellenbosch guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 180 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 180.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bonne Esperance
Bonne Esperance Guest House
Bonne Esperance Guest House Stellenbosch
Bonne Esperance Stellenbosch
Esperance Guest House
Bonne Esperance Hotel Stellenbosch
Bonne Esperance Guest House Guesthouse Stellenbosch
Bonne Esperance Guest House Guesthouse
Bonne Esperance House house
Bonne Esperance Guest House
Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House
Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House Studio Apartments

Reviews

Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House and Studio Apartments Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful guesthouse in the historic part of town. Walkable to restaurants and university. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

miranda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a good hotel in the midst of Stellenbosch, with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot! Highly Recommend

Super cute and charming. Updated bathrooms and rooms. Awesome location, you can walk to restaurants/bars in town. Friendly and accommodating staff. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merritt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect end to our trip !

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t recommend this hotel highly enough

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
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 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

raghbir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alandre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and well located. Staff very helpful and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Willbert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

varady, Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous could not be better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely setting close to Stellenbosch town centre. Anna on the front desk in particular was brilliant with her recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMMA

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023