Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa

Four friends on a golf tour of the garden route stayed here for three nights. We absolutely loved this hotel. Location is perfect, valet parking is a real bonus, rooms are well laid out and the bathrooms are great. The breakfasts cooked to order are really lovely. However, what really made the hotel for us was the staff. Our only disappointment was that we were not able to eat at the restaurant in the evening (our fault) as it is highly recommended. Utterly brilliant. We would all highly recommend.

Excellent location and despite being on a busy road not disturbed by traffic or noise outside. Room very comfortable. Top marks for most beautiful crisp sheets and excellent shower. Breakfasts most pleasant sat out back and loved the lounge area which in the winter would be very cosy. Great front desk team with particular shout out to Shane- lovely guy and very helpful!!

William and Jackson were the best with setting us up in this hotel. Very historic and all the rooms our lovely, but we wanted one with a window near the pool, and we also had an issue with our door, and they moved around everything to make things work for us. And also - service was so quick and spot on (laundry, recommendations, food, transfers) - would stay no where else. Thanks!!

I absolutely loved this boutique hotel!! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the friendly staff....and you know it's going to be a great stay when they bring you champagne before you're even checked in! :) Unique hotel, every room is different. Very charming. Clean rooms. We loved having a balcony on our room and sat out there at night with a glass of wine. Great location, as you're in the heart of the city and can easily take a walk to the shops, wine bars, etc. The whole area seemed very safe. I will definitely stay here again if I'm ever back in Stellenbosch! Close vacinity to wineries as well. Food at the restaurant was good - we had breakfast daily, and ate dinner here one night as well.

I stayed here for 12 nights and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! The service was outstanding, and the staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. My room was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable – a perfect place to relax after a long day. The breakfast was rich, varied, and truly delicious, with so many great options every morning. I felt completely at home thanks to the warm and genuine hospitality. I would love to come back and can highly recommend this hotel to anyone

Disappointing and uncomfortable experience My dad and I visited Coopmanhuijs on 24 December and had a very uncomfortable experience. When we arrived, staff were hesitant to serve us, explaining that the chef was busy preparing for Christmas Eve. We were told they could serve us, but the hesitation was clear, and my dad even asked if they were sure. After being seated and ordering drinks, the waiter asked if we could please only order a salad because the chef “didn’t want to cook.” Wanting to avoid being a burden, I ordered a salad and my dad chose not to order food. About 10 minutes later, a white family of four arrived. Shortly after that, the waiter returned to our table, handed my dad the menu again, and told him he could order whatever he wanted. This inconsistency was upsetting and made the situation feel discriminatory. At that point, we decided not to continue and asked for the bill. I was going to pay for the drinks and they needed to cancel the salad. We were told the drinks were on the house, and we left. While I appreciate that gesture, it does not undo how uncomfortable and unwelcome we felt. In 2025, no customer should be made to feel treated differently or unwelcome. This experience was disappointing and not what we expected. I would not recommend this place as a person of colour, in 2025 we should not be dealing with this.

A wonderful welcome, the staff took care of parking, it was a busy Friday evening and spaces were scarce. |This hotel is prime location in the centre of Stellenbosch, close to bars and restaurants. |Rooms are well equipped, spacious and beautifully laundered linen. |Breakfast is a full menu and excellent service. |Fully recommend.

We were welcomed by a very friendly manager and staff who went out of their way to accomodate us for a lovely 5 star meal that came with many unexpected extras. The hotel is well situated, beautiful and very stylish. The service was exceptional and we would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to visit for a meal or overnight stay. Thank you for a beautiful afternoon!