This guest house is located in Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Cape winelands. It offers elegant rooms with private balconies and views of Simonsberg, the Stellenbosch Mountains and Helderberg Mountains. Each of the four guest bedrooms at Penelope's Stellenbosch has a king-size bed, Netflix (no DSTV) and private bathroom with a heated towel rail and shower. Some rooms have a bath/shower combination. A full breakfast is served on the veranda (enclosed in winter), or in front of the fireplace. Penelope's Stellenbosch has an outdoor pool and sun terrace. There are also plenty of hiking opportunities surrounding the property. Penelope's Stellenbosch has a power back-up system installed for power outages, as well as a borehole on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Anita
United States United States
Beautiful, comfortable room. Great location. A perfect place to stay in Stellenbosch. Host is very kind and welcoming and accommodations are first class.
Rafaela
South Africa South Africa
Great location Lovely staff comfortable room lovely little balcony to sit in with view of the mountains
Michelle
United States United States
Penelope’s is the perfect guest house in Stellenbosch!! Penelope herself is a wonderful host. We felt so comfortable and pampered in her beautiful home.
Joanne
United States United States
Great location just outside the city center. Lovely and safe neighborhood. So many vineyards a short drive away. Penelope was a perfect host. Will definitely book again on our next visit.
Lindy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Penelope and her husband were very friendly and helpful about things to do in the area. The house was well located with safe parking. It was great that they provided an excellent breakfast, even with my gluten and lactose intolerance. Couldnt be...
Carol
South Africa South Africa
Clean, comfortable accommodation. Good location and friendly staff.
Robin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What a fabulous start to our South African - Western Cape road trip. Penelope's really set the standard and we wondered: "Was it downhill all the way now?" Twas not to be and high standards are the norm in SA.. Warm welcome to a lovely room...
Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Penélope was extremely hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble. A delightful cosy property.
Jacky
South Africa South Africa
The guest house is a beautiful well-maintained building. The rooms are very comfortable with attention to detail. Rusks and little treats on the pillows. The bed was large and comfortable, with a good mattress. A lovely balcony with a view of the...
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
Location Super, Penelopes Home is welcoming with incredible views from upstairs balcnonies, her garden and fresh flowers beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Hosted by Penelope

9.9
Host Review Score
Penelope
Welcome to Penelope's, a charming 4-bedroom guest house nestled in the tranquil neighbourhood of Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch. We proudly offer four private and comfortable rooms, each featuring en-suite bathrooms and private balconies with stunning views of Stellenbosch Mountain. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with a king-size bed (which can be converted to twin beds), air-conditioning, a flat-screen smart TV with Netflix (note, we do not have DStv), a hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Nespresso machine for your convenience. Start your day with a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast, served either on our inviting patio or in the spacious breakfast room. For guests who prefer not to have breakfast, a communal kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, kettle, toaster, and more is available for your use. Rest easy knowing that we have no load shedding, thanks to our solar power system with batteries and an inverter. Please note that we do have one elderly German Shepherd and two cats on the property.
We welcome guests, but we acknowledge that some individuals may prefer to avoid social interactions. Residing on the property, we are at your disposal to assist with the planning of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to Penelope's, where comfort and convenience await.
Our location is perfectly convenient, with a KwikSpar convenience store, an Engen service station with Woolies Foods, and a Bossa family restaurant all within walking distance. Explore the local wine estates such as Waterford, Vriesenhof, Kleinood, Dornier, Blaauwklippen, Stellenzicht, and De Zalze, all located nearby. For dining, consider Waterford, Rust en Vrede, Guardian Peak, Stellenbosch Golf Club, Bossa Restaurant, or venture to Church Street for more delightful options.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Penelope's Stellenbosch

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Penelope's Stellenbosch takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Penelope's Stellenbosch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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