De Doornkraal Vinotel

In Riversdale’s historic district, a short walk from the Julius Gordon Africana Centre and the Riversdale Old Jail. Set on a working wine estate in the first Garden Route town when driving from Cape Town. Address: 8 Lower Long Street, Riversdale — about 179 miles (287 km) from Cape Town International Airport.

Victorian, family-owned boutique country house and four-star vinotel with a country-chic vibe. Choose from 15 guestrooms or two cottages with private lounges and private entrances. Rooms feature Tempur-Pedic beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, LED TVs, satellite programming and private patios. Bathrooms offer separate deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. The property is non-smoking.

Attached winery and garden grounds with an outdoor pool — perfect for vineyard mornings and poolside afternoons. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and concierge services keep things easy. Free self-parking and a banquet hall round out the on-site offerings.

1,614 sq ft (150 sq m) of event space including a conference center and two meeting rooms. Express check-in and check-out, plus dry cleaning and laundry services. Complimentary Wi‑Fi and on-site parking for delegates.

De Wingerdt is the poolside restaurant with garden views and alfresco seating. Enjoy room service during limited hours and full breakfasts daily from 8–10 AM (fee applies). Sip wines from the estate alongside regional dishes for a true vinotel experience.