The Royal Hotel

Are at the restaurant on the beautiful stoep with friends. It really is a gorgeous spot, comfortable chairs and a view over the street. Service was very friendly and quick. Had to have one of their legendary G&T’s! But unfortunately the food was a let down, we wanted chicken kebabs, but unfortunately they were out of chicken, which I found very strange, as they could have bought locally if required. So we went for the lamb instead. It was ok, a little bit chewy. The vanilla ice cream was delicious though So setting and service 5* Food 3*

We ended up staying at the Royal Hotel very unexpectedly after missing our flight. We called quite late, close to midnight, and they were able to accommodate us with a King Suite at short notice, which we really appreciated. Considering the time, the staff did assist us and kept things moving, and one of the ladies at reception was especially friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is beautiful. The entrance and overall exterior create a lovely first impression, and the room was aesthetically very nice. The atmosphere was great and the outside areas of the rooms are well maintained. It definitely feels like a four-star property in terms of appearance. However, there was one major issue that unfortunately overshadowed the stay. The room had a significant ant problem. There were ants on the headboard, crawling around the room, and even on the bed. In the morning, a small opening in a bag we had left slightly open was filled with ants. It was quite unsettling and made us uncomfortable leaving anything exposed. For a hotel of this standard, that was disappointing. Another small concern was that a very young-looking teenager assisted with our luggage. He appeared to be around 15–17 years old and was dressed casually. It felt slightly unprofessional for a hotel of this category. Perhaps he was off-duty or part of training, but it did feel unusual. We only stayed for about three hours before leaving early for the airport, so we didn’t experience much beyond that. Overall, the property itself is beautiful and the late-night accommodation was appreciated, but the ant issue definitely needs urgent attention.

Had to go, just so we could say we'd sat on the longest stoep south of he Limpopo!|Reallg glad we did. We were really well looked after by our server Rita . Rita recommended a citrusy gin and tonic. Excellent. Had to have two to be |sure ......|The food was delicious especially my lamb Satay Kambing which was outstanding.|The hotel itself is well worth a visit. The staff are friendly and excellent, especially Rita who made sure we enjoyed our evening. Thanks Rita. A visit here is a must when you are in RK.

Within an hour from Cape Town with ample farm stalls en route for coffee and light meals is the town of Riebeek Kasteel. And of course the Royal Hotel.|Not sure about previous reviews on service levels as we had EXCELLENT service. And great surprises like free coffee and hot drinks during our stay as well as daily complimentary scones and tea in the afternoon. This definitely is the epitome of serving guests well. |Management is very present but as the team they work so well together its hard to guess who this person is. We turned this into a game to identify the manager as it became a fun game. The lady who checked us in and served our first complimentary scones was the person. No airs and graces just simple good hospitality and great comaraderie among the staff. |Rooms very cosy with great working air cons and heated towel rails. |Fancy a coffee in the room - just order and within minutes it arrives. No charge. Wow!|The highlight though was a great recommendation to dine at the restaurant affiliated to the Hotel. A little French themed bistro. Very unassuming until you look around. No restaurant I have ever visited in the entire South Africa has all the Sadie family wines on offer. ALL!!! (Its a big deal and try buy just a simple bottle and see how big a deal this is) The wine list is curated spectacularly. Beyond world class. Definitely impresses to find this level of sophistication in a tiny cafe in a small town in the veneyards and wheatfields of the Swartland. And then you dine and the food is again world class. Yummy with a capital Y. And again simpy great service. |Lots of surprises and wow moments staying at the Royal Hotel. |Staff definitely best experience followed by the experiences we enjoyed at the Hotel mostly related to Food and Beverage. |Love our stay. Plan to return.

There is not much more one can say about this stately hotel than one word : perfection. It’s old worldly original with decor that feels colonial but oh so comfortable. Staff is amazing friendly and always smiling. Beds are soft comfortable, spaces clean and that front stoep legendary. It’s my happy place.

Beautiful old world hotel with nice and clean amenities. The long veranda is lovely to sit at and relax. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The only issue is the rooms facing the veranda absorbs all the noise from the people sitting on the veranda talking and laughing. But it did quiet down when we went to sleep. The breakfast was delicious.

Awesome! the King Suites are fabulous! .. Food and service is excellent and the staff is super helpful and friendly. Great spot to host a birthday celebration with friends or simply spend a quite romantic weekend away. Just 90 mins from Cape Town. Wine and olive farms, lots of small speciality stores.

I love this hotel. Old world charm, beautifully looked after. Great food and wine and a stoep where you can relax and enjoy the view.