Southern Sun De Wagen - Stellenbosch

$$$$||View on mapStellenbosch, South AfricaAan De Wagen Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7600|
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Southern Sun De Wagen - Stellenbosch
Aan De Wagen Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7600·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Breakfast9.7
Free WiFi9.5
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.2
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families39%
Solo9%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Breakfast9.7
Free WiFi9.5
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.2
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families39%
Solo9%
Groups5%

Boutique hotel in restored historic farmstead buildings in Stellenbosch

Amenities & Grounds

Southern Sun De Wagen offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by indigenous flora, with sun loungers and umbrellas. The property includes a sun terrace, a lush garden, and outdoor furniture for guest use. A shared lounge with an honesty bar provides self-service drinks and snacks on an honor system.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel has 22 uniquely designed rooms and suites spread across restored Cape Dutch-style buildings. Rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms with roll-top baths in some suites, and garden views. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests with two double beds, and children stay free in existing bedding.

Dining & Breakfast

Guests receive a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily at De Volkskombuis, the hotel's on-site restaurant serving contemporary farm-style cuisine. The restaurant offers a garden setting, a full menu for dinner, and local wines by the glass or bottle. Special diet menus are available on request, and the hotel provides wine and champagne service.

Location & Accessibility

Southern Sun De Wagen is located 1 mile from Stellenbosch University and within walking distance of Dorp Street's cafes and boutiques. The property is 6 miles from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and 11 mile from Helderberg Village Golf Club. Cape Town International Airport is 15 miles away, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service on request.

Family & Special Services

The hotel provides family rooms with kitchenettes in some units and free parking directly outside the room. A 24-hour front desk offers concierge services, and the property has secure parking with 24-hour security patrols. Southern Sun De Wagen participates in the FrequentGuest rewards program, earning points for stays that can be redeemed for free nights.

  • Location: Walking distance to Stellenbosch University and Dorp Street
  • Rooms: 22 uniquely designed rooms in restored farmstead buildings
  • Dining: Free cooked-to-order breakfast at De Volkskombuis restaurant
  • Family: Children stay free; family rooms with two double beds
  • Wellness: Outdoor swimming pool with indigenous garden setting
  • Service: 24-hour front desk with concierge and airport shuttle on request
  • Recognition: Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2025 and 4-Star grading from Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 220.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Room size:

    400 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Superior King Room
  • Room size:

    295 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
  • Room size:

    315 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Southern Sun De Wagen

💵 Lowest room price 192 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 18.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

Aan De Wagen Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7600
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Aan De Wagen Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 7600
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Gallery
Rembrandt Van Rijn Gallery
100 yd
cnr Dorp & Market Sts
Vine Hopper
100 yd
Restaurant
De Volkskombuis
100 yd
Restaurant
Deluxe Coffeeworks
100 yd
Restaurant
Gino's
100 yd
Restaurant
The Trumpet Tree
100 yd
Restaurant
Simply Asia Stellenbosch
100 yd
Restaurant
Casa Cerveza
100 yd
Restaurant
Twaalf
100 yd
Restaurant
Jerry's Burger Bar Stellenbosch
100 yd
Restaurant
Ya-Ya Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Spek & Bone
100 yd
Restaurant
De Akker Country Pub and Restaurant
100 yd

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