Eikendal Lodge

The Eikendal Lodge is not too far from Cape Town Airport and very close to Stellenbosch. We were a family of 5 ladies traveling together and stayed a week at the Cottage. We just had an amazing week at the Eikendal Lodge. The cottage is very spacious and bright. The rooms are ideally equipped for a family with children or couples and the bathrooms have plenty of space. The view over the vineyards and mountains is stunning and the sunset from the porch is just amazing. It is very quiet and to relax, read or sleep the best spot. After a week at the cottage we were very relaxed! Unfortunately, we enjoyed our terrace for breakfast so much that we never went into the main house for breakfast. But I did go and visit it and it look just perfect. Everything you need was available in the cottage. From coffee machine and tea maker to pans and pots. Cookies and sugar too. Otherwise a Woolworths is just around the corner. The pool and the garden are very clean and it was a treat to have a swim in the morning. Sometimes Gretchen, the cat, came over for a visit when she felt like it. Both cats were too cute and went for a walk every night with Anne. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. The security man who looked over the lodge and vineyard during the night time was very nice and always had a smile for everyone. We did feel very safe. Unfortunately we did not go to the vine tasting which we got invited to, since we only had a week and there was so much to see in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek. We just have to come back. It was our first time but for sure not our last time visiting Eikendal Lodge.

Eikendal is a manicured, intimate inn with totally personalized attention, and a great breakfast to boot. Very large rooms have patios that open out to a lawn and beyond, vineyards and mountains that look completely fake. You’re just a few minutes from downtown Stellenbosch, which is one of the lovelier towns you’ll ever go to, and around you are miles and miles of vineyards to hike and cycle around, and visit. The Lodge has particularly beautiful landscaping, meticulously attended-to. The bathrooms are the size of an entire New York apartment. The sheets are beautifully crisp. And the whole place is overseen by a lovely and affectionate black and white cat, who appears at night to keep an eye on her domain. :-)

We felt so spoiled at Eikendal's cottage. It is perfectly appointed with everything you need for a weekend (or a month!) in the vineyards. The kitchen is well-equipped, beds are soft and comfy. The farm is gorgeous even in the winter and the staff are generous and kind. We loved the wine tractor experience and the Eikendal wine tasting experience is also available for kids in the form of biscuit decoration! We were able to sample delicious wines and relax while soaking in the views. Would love to return one day!

Had a great 3 day stay at Eikendal Lodge! Garden and exterior were very pretty and well maintained, rooms were spacious, breakfast was great, and there was a fantastic attached winery and restaurant down the street. Couldn't have asked for much more. Highly recommend!

Roniel and team, thank you very much for a lovely stay. You will definitely see me again in the future. Your breakfast is amazing and I had time to relax and enjoy the great restaurants in the vicinity.

This is an ideal place to base yourself around Stellenbosch. Wonderful welcoming hosts, lovely rooms and a really great breakfast and an ideal location. Not too far from Stellenbosch but near enough to scoot into town if needed