Frequently Asked Questions

Check-in at Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch is from 14h00 and check-out is by 11h00. Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged in advance with the reservations team, subject to availability.

Guests staying at Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch can enjoy farm-fresh breakfast and lunch at The Garden Room, seasonal South African dining at Veld Restaurant, and sunset drinks at the Rooftop Bar. Additional dining includes Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery and riverside picnics beneath ancient oak trees.

Prefer a change of scenery? Visit Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery on our farm Werf, any time of day, for delicious wood-fired seasonal dishes. Enjoy our much-loved picnics beneath ancient oaks or beside the Eerste River.

Yes. Spier Hotel offers complimentary secure on-site parking for guests staying on the Spier Wine Farm farm in Stellenbosch. Parking areas are monitored by 24-hour security and located close to the hotel accommodation.

Guests staying at Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch can enjoy wine tastings, guided art tours, spa experiences, Segway vineyard tours, cycling routes, and scenic walking trails through Renosterveld. Visitors can also explore the Food Garden, learn about regenerative farming, and experience seasonal art exhibitions and immersive outdoor events hosted across the farm throughout the year.

Yes. Spier Hotel is a family-friendly wine farm stay in Stellenbosch offering complimentary access to children’s activities at The Buzz Club (ages 3–12), nature play areas in the Elemental Garden, child-friendly restaurant menus and a heated swimming pool. Babysitting services are also available on request.

Spier Hotel welcomes families and offers accommodation options suitable for guests travelling with children. Child policies may vary depending on room type, so guests are encouraged to contact reservations for the most up-to-date details before booking.

Yes. Teenagers staying at Spier Hotel on Spier Wine Farm can enjoy cycling trails, Segway vineyard tours, walking and running routes, the heated swimming pool and open spaces across the Stellenbosch wine farm.

Spier Hotel is located approximately 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, making it one of the most convenient wine farm accommodation options near Stellenbosch for both local and international travellers.

Yes. Spier Hotel is located on Spier Wine Farm along the Stellenbosch Wine Route, offering guests easy access to vineyard experiences, wine tastings and nearby Cape Winelands attractions. As a founding member of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Spier has played an important role in shaping wine tourism in the region since the route’s establishment in 1971.

Spier Hotel offers a village-style stay on the 650-hectare Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, combining luxury accommodation with regenerative farming, award-winning wines, contemporary South African art and farm dining experiences.

Yes. Spier Hotel is located on Spier Wine Farm, one of the oldest working wine farms in Stellenbosch, offering guests access to vineyards, wine tastings and farm-based experiences throughout the year.

Guests staying at Spier Hotel can relax at the Spa, which offers nature-inspired wellness treatments rooted in indigenous Cape botanicals and seasonal healing traditions, including the signature Cape Herbal Bath House experience. Guests staying at Spier Hotel have access to a range of wellness experiences set within the farm’s natural surroundings. The Spa offers nature-inspired treatments rooted in indigenous Cape botanicals and seasonal healing traditions, including the signature Cape Herbal Bath House experience. Those looking to stay active can make use of the riverside gym, while farm walks provide a more leisurely way to connect with the outdoors and explore the wider Spier farm

Yes. Guests staying at Spier Hotel have access to the wider Spier Wine Farm, including walking trails along the Eerste River, wine tasting areas, restaurants, art installations and regenerative farming spaces.

Spier Hotel offers a luxury wine farm stay near Cape Town, located just 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and within easy reach of Stellenbosch town, the Cape Winelands, and Cape Town itself.

Spier Wine Farm is home to one of the largest contemporary South African art collections in the country, which guests can explore through guided tours, exhibitions and self-guided farm walks. Throughout the year, the farm also hosts seasonal art exhibitions and immersive outdoor events that celebrate local creativity and culture.

Yes. Spier Hotel is a popular choice for couples visiting the Cape Winelands, offering vineyard surroundings, seasonal dining, spa experiences and scenic riverside walks on the Stellenbosch wine farm.

Guests staying at Spier Hotel can enjoy cycling trails, Segway vineyard tours, riverside walks along the Eerste River and access to 5km and 10km scenic routes through protected Renosterveld landscapes.

Spier Wine Farm spans approximately 650 hectares in Stellenbosch and includes vineyards, regenerative farmland, accommodation villages, restaurants, art spaces and outdoor activity areas.

Yes. Spier Hotel is located on the Stellenbosch Wine Route and provides a convenient base for exploring nearby wine farms while enjoying on-site tastings, dining and farm experiences.

Yes! Spier Wine Farm warmly welcomes day visitors to explore the farm grounds. While hotel accommodation, the hotel swimming pool, and certain guest lounges are private, day visitors have full access to our wine tasting experiences, farm-facing restaurants, the Picnickery, seasonal farm picnics, artisan craft markets, and open walking, running, and mountain biking trails.

Absolutely. Spier is home to one of the largest corporate collections of contemporary South African art in the country, displayed across the hotel rooms, public spaces, and farm paths. Guests can explore these works via self-guided farm art walks or download our audio tour. While many pieces are part of the farm’s permanent heritage collection, select contemporary exhibitions feature works that can be acquired through our art administration office.

Sustainability is woven into everything we do. During your stay, you will experience our 100% wastewater recycling infrastructure, solar-powered energy initiatives, and strict single-use plastic restrictions. Our restaurants utilize a strict soil-to-plate philosophy, sourcing fresh produce directly from our organic Food Garden and pasture-reared meats from our regenerative livestock pastures. Guests can book a guided farm tour to see these ecodynamic and water-saving practices in real-time action.

To protect our resident farm wildlife, free-roaming farm animals, and pasture-reared livestock, Spier Hotel does not permit pets or emotional support animals to stay in the guest rooms or villas. Day visitors may bring dogs on leashes to designated outdoor trail areas and open lawns, provided they remain restrained and cleaned up after at all times to maintain the serene farm environment.

Yes, Spier offers a diverse collection of historic and contemporary venues for private celebrations, corporate conferences, and weddings. From the historic Manor House and the expansive Amphitheatre to modern meeting boardrooms and outdoor vineyard spaces, our event teams provide full-service catering rooted in our sustainable soil-to-plate dining philosophy, paired with award-winning Spier wines.