The PortsWood Hotel | Cape Town
Experience Cape Town’s rich history
Experience a piece of Cape Town’s rich history when you stay at The Portswood Hotel.
Located at the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the lobby and restaurant are built around a 300 year old well and the cells which held prisoners on their way to Robben Island.
Enjoy a taste of Cape Malay food at our recently refurbished Quarter Kitchen restaurant and then head out to enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.
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Two three quarter beds
More than just a Standard Room
Offering all amenities expected from a luxury hotel
Modernised bathrooms equipped with showers-over-bath
Plenty of light
High-quality towelling
Queen size bed
More than just a Standard Room
Offering all amenities expected from a luxury hotel
Modernised bathrooms equipped with showers-over-bath
Plenty of light
High-quality towelling
A more spacious luxury room
Larger seating area
Stylish modern bathroom
Separate shower and bath
With all the luxuries
Larger open-plan room
Well designed separate lounge area
Luxurious bathroom with separate shower and bath
Best fittings and fixtures to exceed all expectations
The Portswood's most exclusive suite
Open plan dining room
Lounge area
Private main bedroom
Magnificent views of the Waterfront and the Atlantic Ocean
Interleading room is charged separately and is subject to availability
Property Facilities
Bar, Business Centre, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Fine Dining
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Beach, Boat Cruises, Cultural Tours, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Relax in the comfort of our sun loungers and unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of the pool area. Enjoy a light lunch as you soak up the sun or sip on a delicious cocktail and absorb the beauty of the Capetonian sunsets.
3 computers are available in the business centre.
Our equipment and services ensure that every conference or function held is run smoothly and successfully, satisfying even the most fastidious convention planner.
A relaxed, elegant restaurant offering an à la carte breakfast and comprehensive à la carte lunch and dinner menu specialising in Malaysian/Cape Malay Cuisine.
Seating capacity: 70 guests
Breakfast : Monday to Sunday - 06h00-10h00
Lunch : Monday to Sunday - 12h00-14h00
Dinner : Monday to Sunday - 18h30-22h00
A terrace menu is also available from 10h00-20h00 daily
A cocktail bar right by the pool, with a relaxing atmosphere.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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4 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 101
Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Watersports, Wine
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel | Simon's Town
Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel is perched on the water’s edge in Simon’s Town, overlooking False Bay in Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula. Guests are within walking distance of Boulders Beach’s famous penguin colony, the South African Naval Museum and charming local shops. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities and private balconies with sea or mountain views. The on-site restaurant offers contemporary dining with panoramic harbour vistas. Additional amenities include daily housekeeping and easy access to nearby beaches and nature reserves, making it ideal for both leisure and business travellers.
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4 Nights
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Ocean Eleven Guesthouse | Hermanus
Ocean Eleven is a Cape Cod, Colonial style luxury guest house, situated on the famous cliffs of Hermanus. The picturesque mountains beyond gently embrace the phenomenal, all encompassing vista of Walker Bay. In keeping with the utter elegance of Colonial architecture, the Ocean Eleven main house was built with high ceilings, tall windows and teak floors, all features - and thus the grace and style - have been retained to this day.
Ocean Eleven Luxury Guest House boasts ten beautifully appointed rooms made up of three standard, five deluxe and two suites, each with an all-embracing sea view over Walker Bay.
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Twin three-quarter beds, full en-suite bathroom, french doors opening onto the pool deck. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
Twin three-quarter beds, full en-suite bathroom. French doors opening onto the pool deck. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
Twin three-quarter beds, shower en-suite, french doors opening into the garden. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
Twin three-quarter beds, full en-suite bathroom, separate dressing room, french doors opening into the garden. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
Twin three-quarter beds, full en-suite bathroom, private balcony overlooking the ocean. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
King size bed, full en-suite bathroom, separate sitting area with a sleeper couch that can accommodate a third person. Balcony with splendid views over Walker Bay.
King size bed, full en-suite bathroom (with view over the ocean), separate dressing room, airconditioning, balcony with splendid view of Walker Bay.
Twin three-quarter beds, full en-suite bathroom, balcony overlooking the pool. All encompassing view over Walker Bay.
The apartment, situated downstairs, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan living area that has French doors opening onto a patio, as well as into a private enclosed garden. There are no sea views from the bedrooms, only from the living area
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Pool, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Marine Tidal Pool, Massages, Mountain Biking, Museums, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Scenic Flights, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Squash Court, Tennis Court, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wine Tasting
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
5 Star
Guest House
Spier Hotel | Stellenbosch
Discover comfort and connection at the family-owned Spier Wine Farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Set within the natural beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the new 80-room Fairtrade-accredited Spier Hotel features elegant rooms in a village-style layout, wild-landscaped gardens, and a world-class Cape Herbal Spa and Bath House. Guests can indulge in seasonal South African food at the new Veld and Garden Room restaurants or unwind with award-winning wines at the Wine Bar and Rooftop Bar. Discover Spier’s 3,700-piece contemporary art collection, relax at our expansive heated pool, or experience the best of Spier Wine Farm, along with daily hosted experiences exclusive to hotel guests. Children can enjoy a dedicated nature-inspired kids' club, and the hotel is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
www.spier.co.za
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Located on the upper level with views of the indigenous Cape gardens below, our Luxury Rooms are filled with natural light and gentle farm breezes. The rooms are simple but elegant. Enjoy easy-living comfort, with lush carpets underfoot, four-poster king-size beds and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier Collection. The en suite, heritage-style bathrooms feature a bath, spacious shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Internet Access (Complimentary), LCD DVD/TV, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Wardrobe
Located on the upper level with views of the rewilded indigenous gardens below, our Luxury Twin Rooms invite in natural light and gentle farm breezes. The rooms are simple yet elegant. Expect easy-living but refined comfort, with plush carpets underfoot, twin beds and contemporary artwork from the Spier Collection. The heritage-style en suite bathrooms feature a spacious shower and double basin. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hand Towels, LCD DVD/TV, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Twin Bed
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Rooms open onto private terraces, providing an idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of Spier wine. Garden scents gently blow through the room while natural light streams through the windows, providing a sensory experience of farm life. Enjoy refined comfort, with beautiful timber finishes and soft carpets underfoot, king-size beds, and contemporary artwork from the Spier Collection. Spacious en suite bathrooms, which celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic, feature a large bath, shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Fireplace, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Verandah
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Rooms open onto private garden terraces, providing an idyllic spot to relax with a book, board game or glass of Spier wine. Aromas from the gardens greet you indoors while natural light pours through the windows, providing a sensory experience of farm life. Enjoy easy-living comfort, with beautiful timber finishes and lush carpets underfoot, twin beds, and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier Collection. Spacious en suite bathrooms, which celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic, feature a large bath, shower and double basins. These rooms can accommodate two people with the option of interleading rooms for those travelling with kids or in a larger group.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Heated Towel Rails, LCD DVD/TV, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Television, Twin Bed, Verandah
Located on the upper level with views of the gardens below, the Eerste River alongside and the mountains beyond, our Luxury Suites invite natural light and gentle farm breezes indoors. The rooms are simple yet elegant. Expect easy-living comfort, king-size beds and thoughtfully curated artwork from the Spier collection. Bedrooms offer a private dressing room with cupboards, a luggage bench and a wall-mounted full-length mirror. Spacious, heritage-style ensuite bathrooms feature a bath big enough for two, a walk-in shower and double basins. The separate lounge, spacious refrigerator and ample dining area ensures you are able to enjoy all of your creature comforts at your home away from home. These suits accommodate two people and the day bed in the bedroom can be made into a child’s bed.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Television, Verandah, Wardrobe
Located on the ground floor, our spacious Luxury Garden Suites open onto private, rewilded garden terraces, providing an idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of good wine while listening to the sounds of the meandering Eerste River. Expect easy-living comfort, king-size beds and curated artwork from Spier’s own collection. Bedrooms feature a private dressing room with cupboards and a full-length mirror. The en suite bathrooms are beautifully designed to celebrate the farm’s unique heritage aesthetic. They are bright, spacious and comfortable, with a bath big enough for two, a walk-in shower and double basins. The separate lounge, large refrigerator and ample dining area ensures you are able to enjoy all of your creature comforts at your home away from home. These suites accommodate two people and the day bed in the bedroom can be made into a child’s bed.
A sanctuary of botanicals, where the legacy of Spier Wine Farm is celebrated through an elegant palette of pinks. Named after the iconic indigenous Cape Chestnut tree, this suite is decorated in clotted cream tones, rooibos tea reds, and blush pinks reminiscent of the Cape Chestnut's magnificent blooms. Botanical prints on the walls, easy chairs, lamps, and drapes all create a tranquil space where the colours of the heart soothe and calm. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the upper level, with spectacular views from the Juliet balcony looking out toward the Helderberg
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Underfloor Heating, Wardrobe
Experience a journey through time and tradition in the History Suite, where every corner tells a story of Spier Wine Farm's long and winding legacy. Inspired by a cherished heirloom antique cabinet, this suite is a multi-layered tapestry of eclectic treasures. Delft-inspired blues, indigo prints, and chinoiserie elements are offset by duck egg walls, and wherever you cast your eye there’s a narrative of heritage and history. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the ground floor, the suite flows out onto a long verandah furnished with daybeds, connecting to the rewilded Cape garden and Eerste River beyond.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah, Wardrobe
Natural elements of Cape fynbos and a curated collection of antique Yellowwood furniture make this a place of living, breathing elegance and nature-inspired comfort. Named after the old Yellowwood tree on our farm werf, this suite is a tribute to Spier’s botanical heritage. Muted tones of sage, olive and natural wood create a serene ambience, inviting you to unwind amidst the indigenous beauty of Spier Wine Farm. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the upper level, with spectacular views from the Juliet balcony looking out toward the Helderberg.
The symbolic significance of the water lily is abundantly themed in this eclectic, colourful suite. Our signature water lily linen print tells the story of a botanical that thrives on the biodiverse life in our farm’s river beds and ponds, beyond. Vibrant saffron, golds, and greens give this suite its distinctive handwriting, while fascinating stories are woven into the detail. From the antique-inspired four-poster bed custom built from reclaimed materials to the handwoven carpets, you’re surrounded by punchy visual style and timeless elegance. Accommodation includes a master bedroom with a king-size bed, spacious bathroom, dressing room, living room, dining area, and compact farm-style kitchen. Located on the ground floor, the suite flows out onto a long verandah furnished with daybeds, connecting to the rewilded Cape garden and Eerste River beyond.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Television, Verandah, Wardrobe
In addition to the hotel’s 80 luxury rooms and suites, these
villas offer an elevated level of privacy and comfort for
families or small groups seeking a more secluded stay.
Bespoke interiors with a sophisticated farmhouse feel
showcase artisanal craftsmanship and include handcrafted
contemporary furniture, antique finds, heirloom pieces from
the farm owners’ private collection, and original artworks
from the Spier Arts Trust.
Each villa has a heated pool and outdoor entertainment area set
in a walled, landscaped garden. Fully serviced, these standalone
three-bedroom residences combine the space of a private
home with all the advantages of a hotel stay. A dedicated
service team includes a private chef, offering guests the
freedom to tailor every aspect of their stay.
Generously proportioned and thoughtfully appointed, the
ground floor of each villa encourages a relaxed lifestyle with an
open-plan dining room, living room and fully equipped kitchen.
There is also a pantry stocked with snacks and drinks, and a
separate scullery. A guest cloakroom and an en-suite bedroom
(king bed) complete the accommodation on the ground floor.
From the bedroom and living areas, French doors lead onto a
verandah. Upstairs, there are two additional en suite bedrooms
(one a king, the other a twin). All three bedrooms in the villa
have spacious bathrooms with deep free-standing tubs, walk-in
showers, and cabochon-detail floors.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Lounge Area, Lounge, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Smoke Alarm, Telephone, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
In addition to the hotel’s 80 luxury rooms and suites, these
villas offer an elevated level of privacy and comfort for
families or small groups seeking a more secluded stay.
Bespoke interiors with a sophisticated farmhouse feel
showcase artisanal craftsmanship and include handcrafted
contemporary furniture, antique finds, heirloom pieces from
the farm owners’ private collection, and original artworks
from the Spier Arts Trust.
Each villa has a heated pool and outdoor entertainment area set
in a walled, landscaped garden. Fully serviced, these standalone
three-bedroom residences combine the space of a private
home with all the advantages of a hotel stay. A dedicated
service team includes a private chef, offering guests the
freedom to tailor every aspect of their stay.
Generously proportioned and thoughtfully appointed, the
ground floor of each villa encourages a relaxed lifestyle with an
open-plan dining room, living room and fully equipped kitchen.
There is also a pantry stocked with snacks and drinks, and a
separate scullery. A guest cloakroom and an en-suite bedroom
(king bed) complete the accommodation on the ground floor.
From the bedroom and living areas, French doors lead onto a
verandah. Upstairs, there are two additional en suite bedrooms
(one a king, the other a twin). All three bedrooms in the villa
have spacious bathrooms with deep free-standing tubs, walk-in
showers, and cabochon-detail floors.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Ensuite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Table, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Bar, Children Friendly, Children Play Area, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Eco Friendly, Gym / Fitness Centre, Gym on property, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service, Malaria Free, Meal On Request, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Pool, Power Generator , Restaurant, Room Service, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian, Wellness Centre, Wine Tasting
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hand Towels, Heated Towel Rails, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), LCD DVD/TV, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Underfloor Heating, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums, Surfing, Walks (Self Guided), Wine Tasting
Award-winning wine is paired with innovative food at Spier’s Tasting Room which is located on the banks of the Spier dam, with stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine is available for sale at cellar door prices. The Tasting Room’s retail space offers wine-related products, locally-made homeware, gifts and books.
Tastings include:
· Spier Tasting: choose wines from the Spier Signature range, Spier Seaward, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables
· Chocolate and wine tastings
· Winemaker Selection: Taste from our 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges plus the organic red blend, Spier First Stone.
· The Children's Grape Juice Tasting is the ideal way to keep the youngsters busy with a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet highlighting the role insects play in our vineyards.
· Food platters to pair with the tastings are also available for sale
Spier Wine Tasting is open from 10:00 – 16:30 daily, with Sales from 09:00 -17:00. Contact us on +27 (021) 809 1143/7 or visit https://shop.spier.co.za/ to order wines online.
The Spier Elemental Garden is just a stone’s throw from Spier Farm Café and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery – both much loved by families. It was conceptualised by landscape architect Ed Brooks and local landscape architect Danielle Croly, using mostly indigenous plants.
The garden is divided into quadrants representing the four elements: water, air, fire and earth. Intersecting all four is a spiralling waterway that symbolises the Fibonacci Sequence – a set of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. Many patterns in nature follow this rule — such as the spiral shape of a seashell, the arrangement of leaves on a branch, or the petals of some flowers (such as daisies and sunflowers).
Features of the garden include a slide landscaped into earth mounds, a tunnel to crawl through, a Charl Conradie wind sculpture and a swing bridge. The water in the Water quadrant has been treated and is safe to splash about in – perfect for hot summer days.
The Elemental Garden is open daily until sunset; entry is complimentary.
Visit the Spier vineyards on the Segway PT (Personal Transporter), a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle. The tour combines a beautiful glide through the farm with interesting insights about Spier’s ethical approach to farming and the environment.
Spier has two audio tours you can listen to on your smartphone using the VoiceMap app (available on Google Play and the App Store):
· The Gables tour takes you around Spier’s historic farmyard, the Werf, offering a fictionalised account of the world of a Stellenbosch wine farm around 200 years ago. It was researched and written by acclaimed playwright, Brett Bailey. The narrator is Sannie de Goede, a slave woman on the Spier Estate in 1836, on the eve of her freedom.
· The hour-long Walk the Spier Farm tour will introduce you to the farm’s many facets: from art and wines to hospitality and heritage. You’ll also discover our efforts to forge a sustainable future, through biodynamic farming, the rehabilitation of fragile indigenous ecosystems and our eco-friendly wastewater plant and water-wise winery.
Discover the farm for free, using one of the Qhubeka Buffalo Bicycles located at the Spier Hotel entrance. These are sturdy and strong machines, designed for rough African terrain (and prove more than a match for our farm roads). Designed by Chicago-based World Bicycle Relief and assembled in South Africa, these bikes were named by the BBC as one of the 10 most beautiful bikes in the world.
Eminent landscape architect Patrick Watson and horticulturalist Wilton Sikhosana helped establish this beautiful walk. Situated on the South bank of the Eerste River, this walk offers an opportunity to explore the large variety indigenous plants growing on the farm.
Art is as much part of Spier as good food and fine wine. Spier believes that the visual arts are a powerful tool for transformation – sparking new insights and inspiring us to engage with our world in new and imaginative ways. Spier supports and stimulates the arts community in South Africa through projects that honour our African arts heritage and enriches its future.
Sculptures and artworks from the Spier Art Collection – one of the largest contemporary art collections in the country – can be found throughout the farm. Works are rotated every year to give exposure to as many artists as possible, and to keep the spaces fresh for staff and visitors. The art chosen for display aims to show the richness and diversity of the SA experience and artistic talent.
Healing and balance are the essence of the Spier experience, with a world-class winelands spa and wellness centre alongside our Cape Herbal Bath House, set in their wild Cape fynbos garden. The hotel spa is a natural sanctuary in the quiet heart of Spier hotel, where they use healing botanicals from the Cape Floral Kingdom - wild-harvested on the farm - as well as Vine Therapy herbal products, made by Spier exclusively for Spier. The wellness block has several treatment rooms, a mani-pedi lounge, sauna and steam room, a movement studio and gym
The Buzz Club is the in-house guest-exclusive kids club at Spier, holding a gentle space for 3- to 8-year-olds to experience the rhythms of farm life. Guides and carers lead seasonally relevant open-ended play and structured activities like collage-making, flower threading, bug spotting, leaf pressing and making art with found materials - so kids can get happily and safely immersed in nature.The Elemental Play Garden and open lawns on the Werf are also breezy, child-friendly places for playing the day away.
Inspired by our wild Cape gardens, the Garden Room offers comfort food that is simple, honest and sophisticated. Honouring Cape heritage cooking, the menu celebrates seasonal produce harvested from our farm and sourced from trusted local growers who share our commitment to regenerative farming. Breakfast in the Garden Room is exclusive to Hotel guests.
Good food, good company and our time-crafted wines are brought to life at Veld. Rooted in the rhythms of the earth, our menu follows the seasons, with ingredients grown in our gardens, raised on our pastures, and sourced from local farmers who share our love for nutrient-rich produce. Dishes are generous, nourishing and full of integrity – respectful of South African flavours and the ingredients that make them shine.
The adjacent Wine Library invites you to explore Spier’s rich and awarded winemaking legacy, with perfect pairings part of the dining ritual.
Grab delicious ready-to-eat favourites or build your own picnic and enjoy the Werf and our farm’s other outdoor spaces. Before you head home, stock up your pantry and fridge. The delicious assortment on offer includes:
•Chef Hennie’s hassle-free and hearty frozen ready meals — including beef lasagna, bolognaise, bobotie and aubergine parmigiana
•Vadas’s famous sourdough bread, tarts, pies and pastries — all made with local, stoneground organic flour
•Farmer Angus’s flavoursome beef, pork and eggs — all from happy animals reared on Spier’s pastures the natural way: without growth hormones or routine antibiotics
•Freshly harvested fruit, veg and leaves are grown in the Spier Food Garden without artificial fertilisers or pesticides
Open daily 9:00 - 17:00. Contact us on: 021 809 1142
https://www.spier.co.za/food/farm-cafe
Our delicious, farm-inspired picnics change with the seasons. We source as many ingredients as possible from our own farm and trusted local producers. Baskets must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance at www.spier.co.za and may be collected between 12.00 and 14.00 from the Picnickery. Plant-based baskets are available.
Grab delicious ready-to-eat favourites or build your own picnic and enjoy the Werf and our farm’s other outdoor spaces.
Our farm offers many gorgeous spots for you to enjoy your picnic. Where will it be – by the dam, or under the oaks? The choice is yours. Although the picnic spaces are public, group bookings can be accommodated in semi-private areas if booked in advance.
Contact us on: +27 (021) 809 1172 or book via https://www.spier.co.za/food/picnics-at-spier
Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery offers dishes that embrace and showcase the quality of ethically and locally sourced ingredients. A passion for cooking with fire and smoke takes centre stage with a delicious range of pasture-reared meats (many of which are supplied by Spier’s Farmer Angus). The meat is smoked low and slow – at a low temperature for a long period of time – and this method allows lesser-known cuts of meat like beef brisket, pork neck and lamb shoulder to be used. There are delicious organic vegetarian options too.
The restaurant overlooks the rolling lawns and ancient oaks of Spier’s meticulously restored Werf – perfect for the kids to run wild on. Sharing is encouraged, with family-style platters that can be ordered for the table.
The bakery produces slow-fermented, fresh sourdough breads as well as a selection of seasonal fruit pies and pastries baked daily.
Opening hours: Vadas’s kitchen is open daily. Opening hours vary – please contact 021 8091137 or visit www.vadas.co.za to book.
Award-winning wine is paired with innovative food at Spier’s Tasting Room which is located on the banks of the Spier dam, with stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine is available for sale at cellar door prices. The Tasting Room’s retail space offers wine-related products, locally-made homeware, gifts and books.
Tastings include:
· Spier Tasting: choose wines from the Spier Signature range, Spier Seaward, Spier Creative Block and 21 Gables
· Chocolate and wine tastings
· Winemaker Selection: Taste from our 21 Gables and Creative Block ranges plus the organic red blend, Spier First Stone.
· The Children's Grape Juice Tasting is the ideal way to keep the youngsters busy with a tasting of two different grape juices and an educational activity sheet highlighting the role insects play in our vineyards.
· Food platters to pair with the tastings are also available for sale
Spier Wine Tasting is open from 10:00 – 16:30 daily, with Sales from 09:00 -17:00. Contact us on +27 (021) 809 1143/7 or visit https://shop.spier.co.za/ to order wines online.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 80
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wine
