The Spier Hotel is situated on the histroric Spier wine farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
Village-style buildings, lush green lawns and spacious rooms stuated next to the charming Eerste River are the defining characteristics of the 4* Spier Hotel. With the rooms clustered around 6 courtyards the design is reminiscent of the Bo-Kaap or Mediterrean villages where pedestrians have right of way.
The estate has been growing grapes and making wine since the early 1700s, and their wines have won numerous awards, both locally and internationally. The tasting room is situated on the banks of the Spier dam and has beautiful views of the Helderberg Mountains. Here you can sample Spier's award winning wines paired with tasty snacks.
The Spier Hotel Restaurant and Wine Bar offers elegant a la carte dining, with only the freshest available produce on the menu. Or order a picnic basket and find the perfect sport - by the sam or under the oaks and enjoy lunch. Overlooking Spier's historic Werf, Vadas smokehouse & Bakery creates a place where families and friends can join together. All meals are served on 'family-style' platters which encourage sharing.
Spier is also a great place for children, and the Children’s Playroom has been specially designed to provide fun and secure childcare services for little hotel guests.
The Spier Hotel comprises 32 double-storey buildings grouped around 6 private courtyards, each with its own swimming pool. Gardens and walkways connect the rooms with the reception area, lounge, bar, terrace and restaurant.
Located upstairs in the village-style buildings are the Signature Rooms. These rooms are light, airy and tastefully appointed. The Signature Garden Terrace Rooms feature high beamed ceilings and have direct access to the pool and lush gardens as well as a shaded patio. With large picture windows, the Riverside Rooms are located upstairs and have views of the Eerste River and Helderberg Mountains. The Riverside Terrace Rooms are located on the ground floor with private patios opening out onto the garden.
There are 5 suites, all individually designed and decorated. The upstairs suites have stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains and Eerste River. The ground floor suites both open onto the gardens with a private area featuring comfortable daybeds.
Guests can also advantage of the facials, manicures, pedicures and other specialized skin care therapy and treatments at the spa located at the hotel, or indulge in a variety of massage and holistic treatments including aromatherapy and reflexology.
The Kids' Clubhouse has been specially designed to roll out fun and secure childcare services for young hotel guests. While you are out wine tasting, at the pool or having lunch on the farm, know that your children are being thoughfully cared for. Ther hotel has an imaginative variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children, from age 2-12, including icing biscuits and pizza-making, feather arts and farm walks, and lots more.
Any childcare needs after 17:00 can be booked as babysitting for your account at an hourly rate. This can be arranged at the Hotel Front Desk.
Directions For Drivers
From Cape Town International Airport: Take the N2 toward Somerset West (opposite direction of Cape Town). Take exit 33 which is the Baden Powell Drive/ R310 Stellenbosch turn off. Turn left in the direction of Stellenbosch.
Spier is 9 km down the road on the right.
From Cape Town City Centre via N2: Take the N2 towards Cape Town International Airport. Continue past the Airport turnoff, this is approximately 10 km after the cooling towers. Take exit 33 which is the Baden Powell Drive/ R310 Stellenbosch turn off. Turn left in the direction of Stellenbosch.
Spier is 9 km down the road on the right.
From Cape Town City Centre via N1: Take the N1 north to the R300 turnoff. Continue along the R300 and take the Stellenbosch Arterial exit. Turn left at the traffic light. Continue along this road over the Kuils River traffic light. When you see the Polkadraai Farm stall on your left hand side, take the Vlaeberg road turnoff to your right. Continue along this road to the T-junction where you turn left onto the R310.
Shortly after the Mooiberg Farm stall you will see Spier on your right hand side.
From The Garden Route: Take the N2 towards Cape Town. Take exit 33 which is the Baden Powell Drive/ R310 Stellenbosch turn off. Turn right in the direction of Stellenbosch.
Spier is 9 km down the road on the right.
General Information For Guests
The Spier Hotel is situated on the historic Spier wine farm in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands.
The rooms are clustered around 6 courtyards, with each courtyard boasting its own swimming pool.
Each room has air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, TV with satellite/cable television, hair dryer, safe, minibar, fridge and complimentary Wi-Fi.
There are a number of different dining options at Spier including the main hotel restaurant, which is open daily for breakfast (07:00 – 11:00), lunch (12:30 – 15:00), and dinner from (18:00 – 22:00). Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery overlooks rolling lawns and ancient oaks, and is is perfect for lunch (12:00-16:00 daily) or dinner (Fridays & Saturdays from 18:00 - 21:00).
Spier also offer many fantastic picnic spots and you can order delicious, farm-inspired picnics that change with the seasons and focus on ingredients from their own farm and trusted local producers. Speir does not allow guests to bring their own picnics from outside, however they offer both set menus and a 'build your own' selection which is available at the Spier Farm Cafe.
Laundry service is offered (additional charge).
Other services include 24 hour room service, babysitting (additional charge), airport shuttle service (available) and foreign exchange.
The Spa offers select treatments on the deck overlooking the Eerste River that are guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Additional activities on site (some activities might be seasonal) include wine tasting in the tasting room on the banks of the Spier dam, Segway tours through the vineyards are always worthwhile, with Eagle Encounters and the Spier craft market (open during the summer months) also available.
Along with Eagle Encounters, enjoy up-close-and-personal interactions with hawks, falcons, owls, kites, buzzards, snakes and lizards. Taking part in the Falconry displays is a worthwhile event, and kids can also enjoy the piglets, rabbits, tortoises, chickens and unique playground area.
A number of self-guided walks are available, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in nature and to learn more about Spiers fascinating history. The walks usually take between 30 to 90 minutes, each exploring a different part of the hotel and surrounding area.
The Spier Hotel is also home to one of the largest contemporary South African art collections, showing works by both emerging and established artists.
Credit cards are accepted.
