Summerwood Guest House

The Summerwood Guest House is the perfect place to stay for your holidays in Stellenbosch. The old house is beautiful and very tidy. It is very comfortable, but not too luxurious. The rooms are clean, the lounge and lobby are nicely furnished and the garden is beautiful. There is a varied selection of breakfast options, free coffee and cakes/cookies and the staff is super friendly. Fiona, the owner, is ver helpful and always there for her guests. Whenever you need a laundry service, a massage or a taxi - Fiona will organize it for you. She is very accommodating and finds a solution for everything – even if, for example, you want to leave the house earlier but still have breakfast. I have never experienced such helpfulness and flexibility in a guesthouse before. I would absolutely recommend Summerwood Guest House and hope to return soon :)

A really super guest house with great rooms and garden. Fiona the host was very helpful and very present. The breakfasts as mentioned in the title were excellent particularly the avocado and poached eggs special! |The guest house is very generous with tea coffee and treats available throughout the day as well as Nespresso machines in the rooms too and fridge. |Easy walking distance into town and we hopped in an uber home in the evenings. |A great stay in Stellenbosch, take Fiona’s tips on restaurants and book early before you come and stay.

We had a wonderful stay at this charming guest house located in a beautifully restored old mansion. The interior is stunning, with every detail carefully thought out, and the garden is simply gorgeous. We were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade and enjoyed a room with an incredible view of the mountains. The guest house is situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood, and we felt very secure leaving our car in the private parking area inside the property. Breakfasts were delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. Our overall impression of the city was definitely enhanced thanks to this lovely place. Highly recommended!

Second visit to Summerwood. Again cannot fault it. Fiona is a perfect host, breakfast is one of the best we have ever had. Rooms again pristine and communal areas, garden and pool immaculate. Will definitely be visiting again when we are next in Stellenbosch.

Liked · This was a good stay, in particular because Fiona, the proprietor was so very kind and helpful. She went out of her way to make sure that we had everything we needed. She had little things on hand like chargers for those of us who forgot our adaptors. She offered other rooms if we had wanted them but we were happy with what we had. Everything was beautifully clean.

We loved Summerwood Guest House. We have been traveling South Africa for one month and stayed in many places and Summerwood has been one of our favorites and has a nice homey feel. Breakfast is not self serve but has a wonderful menu with many options . The granola with yogurt and fruit is so good. The staff are very friendly. There is an honor beverage refrigerator with price list. Baked goods every afternoon with a coffees and tea. Many loungers around the pool, a good place to have a glass of wine. Stellenbosch is an easy walk up the road but Ubers are easy to get. Lonely Planet Travel book recommended Summerwood and I couldn’t agree with them more. Fiona the owner is very warm and friendly and we can see she has attention to the details with managing her guest house. We would highly recommend staying here.

This was the third time I have stayed at Summerwood and I will definitely be returning again in the future. Fiona and Paulet are the friendliest, most welcoming and amazing hosts. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished, the beds are probably the most comfortable I have ever slept in and the bed linen is high quality. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean with very good quality towels. The whole place is beautifully kept and so clean you cannot fault anything. The breakfast is carefully and thoughtfully prepared with quality ingredients and extremely tasty. The service is second to none and I would wholeheartedly recommend Summerwood to anyone. This time I visited with a group of family members and they were also impressed by the standards and we all had a wonderfully relaxing stay. Thank you once again Fiona and Paulet.

Summerwood was a fantastic escape in Stellenbosch. It was a serene property and the rooms were clean and comfortable. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk to the center of town through the university area. The breakfast was perfect and Fiona was so kind and helpful. I would definitely go back!