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De Zalze Lodge
Stellenbosch, South Africa
De Zalze Lodge
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Four-Star Luxury on the Greens of the De Zalze Golf Course

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Cape Dutch style meets modern, contemporary design at De Zalze Lodge. Located in historic Stellenbosch, the property sits beside amazing verdant golf courses and spectacular wineries, all of which beg to be explored during your stay. The resort's clean design and bevy of activities mean that days can be as relaxing or exciting as you please — and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Golfers, oenophiles, and anyone looking to just get away with everything will find something to fall in love with.

While staying at De Zalze Lodge, guests can:

  • Enjoy wine tastings with pours from the region's most famed vineyards, such as Kleine Zalze Wines
  • Relax in one of 40 rooms with views of the golf course and mountains and luxe, high-end amenities
  • Taste the best of the region at the hotel's newly remodeled restaurant, which overlooks the golf course's first hole
  • Test your skills on the greens at the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, which boasts a course with river views and oak trees
  • Take some time at the pool to rejuvenate after a day of biking, fishing, hiking, and tennis

Located in a working winery, Klein Zalze, the terroir lends wines a full-bodied flavor that's distinctly South African. Nearby, the famed Terroir restaurant is just minutes away and the historic town of Stellenbosch has charming streets boasting quaint shops, enchanting cafés, and quirky boutiques.
 

Hotel Amenities

Event Space
Event Space
Family-Friendly
Family-Friendly
Accessible
Accessible
Non-Smoking Rooms
Non-Smoking
On-Site Parking
Parking
Pool
Pool
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
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Accommodations

The lodge has 40 comfortable and welcoming guestrooms outfitted with user-friendly technology and luxurious upgrades such as underfloor heating and heated towel racks in bathrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi so that you don't have to miss your favorite shows or disconnect completely. Superior Rooms feature small balconies and a sleeper couch for groups of three or more and Luxury Suites are even more magnificent, with fireplaces, views of the stunning mountains of South Africa or the greens of the golf course, and some even have kitchens and dining areas. Family Suites are tailor-made for larger groups, with plenty of room for everyone to take in the views and enjoy the resort.

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Dining

De Zalze Lodge's on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a spectacular buffet in the morning from 7-10 a.m. and make sure to find a seat out on the terrace, which is drenched in sunlight and offers views of the golf course.

de zalze lodge dining

The hotel's restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner, offering an a la carte menu that highlights local ingredients and classic technique.

Terroir, a famed fine-dining destination, is just minutes away and guests are encouraged to contact the concierge to arrange for an unforgettable culinary experience there, as well.

Activities at De Zalze Lodge

De Zalze Lodge exterior

Golf may be the main draw at De Zalze, with a course designed to be welcoming to beginners and challenging to pros alike. Follow the red and blue markers for a more casual game or go for the white and yellow to test yourself and polish your swing. The course incorporates parkland holes and the oak tree-lined Blaauwklippen River meanders through the entire green, making for stunning scenery at every turn. The reception team at De Zalze is happy to make arrangements for groups and solo players at the De Zalze Golf Club and all hotel guests can take advantage of special rates.

The resort also hosts daily wine tastings, bringing the best of the region to every session. Learn from the pros if you're still refining your palate or explore to find a new favorite bottle. Families will love the infinity pool and the free bicycle rentals, which put the entire resort at your fingertips. Explore the rolling hills and the river or just take it easy poolside.
 

Located just minutes from Stellenbosch, visitors can head to the historic university town, which goes back more than two centuries. Take in the Cape Dutch architecture on Dorp Street and take some time to enjoy the museums, galleries, and antique stores that line the streets. As one of South Africa's oldest communities, it's like taking a walk through living history.

Other activities to consider include:

  • Kleine Zalze Wines and Wine Tasting Centre
  • Terroir Restaurant
  • Waterford, Dornier, Ernie Else, and Guardian Peak vineyards
  • Strand
  • Gordon's Bay beaches

Location

De Zalze Lodge and Kleine Zalze Wine Estate are the crown jewels of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's most prominent wine route. Many of the country's award-winning wines are produced in the area and most wineries offer tours and tastings. Set in a historic university town away from Cape Town and Johannesburg, Stellenbosch is a world away from the cities and safaris associated with an African getaway.

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Address

Strand Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa

 

Transportation

  • Airport
    • Cape Town International Airport is 13 mi / 21 km away. 
       

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Reviews

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Gorgeous View, Great Wine, Friendly Staff, and Very Safe and Secure

Sat May 10 2025 12:53:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Wendy C

What a bargain! I got a bottle of wine and a wine tasting with my reservation. The security is great. The front desk is so helpful. They let me check in early, printed something for me, and arranged airport transportation. I love that each building is named for a wine - I stayed in Merlot. The restaurant isn’t open for dinner, but UberEats is convenient and affordable. The warming towel racks are great. The shower has excellent water pressure. I brought my own adapter, but they advertise having adapters to borrow if you need one. They sent me a picture of the outlets ahead of time so I could make sure to bring the right adapter. I know they mention possible power supply issues, but I didn’t experience any of that. The view is spectacular.

TripAdvisor Rating 4

Loved our stay

Sun Jan 05 2025 12:34:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Tim J

We arrived Boxing Day and were able to check straight into our room , each room is named after a South African wine and has a vine growing over the entrance. The room was smaller than expected but had a lovely view over the golf course and mountain range even if the balcony was also smaller than expected. The bed was firm but comfortable with nice bedding and a choice of pillows. The shower was great hot and powerful although it did take a while for hot water to come through. The fridge was big and great to stock up on cold drinks and wine etc , hairdryer was fine , safe and hanging space and drawers and shelves for clothing. Also tea and coffee which was restocked daily. Breakfast was a short stroll away and pleasant enough with a choice of hot options and the usual fruit,yoghurts , bread , cheese and ham to help yourself too. The cups for tea and coffee were tiny , a mug would would have been better. There is also juices and water available. For us the best part was the swimming pool set in lovely grounds overlooking the golf course with towels provided and the option to buy wine and cold drinks from reception. You could nearly always get a lounger and most of the time it was lovely and peaceful. You could take walks or runs in the vineyards or around the golf course once play had finished , and even watch the sunset from the top of the vineyard. Reception were always available and friendly and helpful if you had any issues. We regularly walked over to Lievens the restaurant at the golf course and the setting and food and wine were perfect - steaks to die for and klein zalze wine which was delicious. Golf wasn’t cheap but the course was in top condition the front nine wider fairways and back nine was more challenging. You were given a QR code to enter and exit the property which needed updating at reception every few days. The lodge was well placed to get to from the airport and plenty of vineyards close by to visit - the wine tasting on site was very enjoyable too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next time we are in Cape Town.

TripAdvisor Rating 4

Nicely Located Hotel with Good Service

Mon May 20 2024 18:20:48 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by christina175

Nice welcome . Bedroom was nice and spacious but had rather depressing cold lighting . We can a big chandelier but couldn’t work out how to put in on. Large comfortable bed. Nice view. The breakfast room was lovely with a nice view and there was a nice selection of food but the potatoes were horrible and inedible.

TripAdvisor Rating 3

Great location and view, but there are major attention points!

Thu Jan 11 2024 04:29:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by tripreviewerrrr

Beautiful surroundings. Infinity pool with nice view over the golfcourse and the mountains. Rooms looked okay, bathroom needs to get upgraded. Shower head could hardly get water trough and it took a long time before the water was hot. Biggest problem with the rooms is the sound proofing, which is non existent. You could hear everything form the other rooms. Crying children kept us from our sleep multiple times, eventhough they were in a room further away. Breakfast is a short walk but in a nice setting. There is no lobby or something to eat at night so you need to have a car to go out for dinner. Reception also needs upgrade as it looks like a motorway motel, staff could also be more welcoming. The potential is really there given the location, but it needs work!

TripAdvisor Rating 4

De Zalze Lodge & Residences

Tue Nov 07 2023 12:05:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by 293ursj

The rooms must have just recently been finished, as some landscaping was still taking place just outside our room...fortunately, the digger started up after we had already left for the day and stopped before we returned at the end of the day. The development is beautiful, right by a golf course. A small pool was one minute walk away and breakfast & lunch are five minutes walk away. Upon check-in we were provided with a ticket for a complimentary wine-tasting session, which was a very nice touch. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and had all necessary amenities. It is also possible to borrow some good-quality mountain bikes from the Reception to go for a cycle ride around the estate.