De Zalze Lodge
Strand Road De Zalze Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
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De Zalze Lodge is the farm's very own Cape Dutch vernacular-style guest lodge overlooking the lush vineyards and breathtaking Stellenbosch mountains. Nestled against the first fairway of the De Zalze Golf Course, this luxurious four-star establishment provides relaxed yet pristine accommodation with an array of leisurely pastimes guaranteed to unwind the stresses of modern-day living. Guests are invited to enjoy wine tastings, cycling trails through the rolling vineyards, or simply to relax by the pool. All in all, our selection of offerings – coupled with the exquisite location and impeccable service – make for a pleasurable, revitalizing, and unforgettable stay. The De Zalze Lodge guest rooms overlook the lush vineyards or breathtaking Stellenbosch mountains. Our family and luxury suites exude opulence with well-appointed kitchens, adorned with essential amenities for a tailored self-catering experience.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Wine / champagne
Golf course
Hiking
Car hire
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
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Mid-range
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English, Afrikaans
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We arrived Boxing Day and were able to check straight into our room , each room is named after a South African wine and has a vine growing over the entrance. The room was smaller than expected but had a lovely view over the golf course and mountain range even if the balcony was also smaller than expected. The bed was firm but comfortable with nice bedding and a choice of pillows. The shower was great hot and powerful although it did take a while for hot water to come through. The fridge was big and great to stock up on cold drinks and wine etc , hairdryer was fine , safe and hanging space and drawers and shelves for clothing. Also tea and coffee which was restocked daily.
Breakfast was a short stroll away and pleasant enough with a choice of hot options and the usual fruit,yoghurts , bread , cheese and ham to help yourself too. The cups for tea and coffee were tiny , a mug would would have been better. There is also juices and water available.
For us the best part was the swimming pool set in lovely grounds overlooking the golf course with towels provided and the option to buy wine and cold drinks from reception. You could nearly always get a lounger and most of the time it was lovely and peaceful. You could take walks or runs in the vineyards or around the golf course once play had finished , and even watch the sunset from the top of the vineyard.
Reception were always available and friendly and helpful if you had any issues.
We regularly walked over to Lievens the restaurant at the golf course and the setting and food and wine were perfect - steaks to die for and klein zalze wine which was delicious.
Golf wasn’t cheap but the course was in top condition the front nine wider fairways and back nine was more challenging.
You were given a QR code to enter and exit the property which needed updating at reception every few days.
The lodge was well placed to get to from the airport and plenty of vineyards close by to visit - the wine tasting on site was very enjoyable too.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next time we are in Cape Town.
Breakfast was a short stroll away and pleasant enough with a choice of hot options and the usual fruit,yoghurts , bread , cheese and ham to help yourself too. The cups for tea and coffee were tiny , a mug would would have been better. There is also juices and water available.
For us the best part was the swimming pool set in lovely grounds overlooking the golf course with towels provided and the option to buy wine and cold drinks from reception. You could nearly always get a lounger and most of the time it was lovely and peaceful. You could take walks or runs in the vineyards or around the golf course once play had finished , and even watch the sunset from the top of the vineyard.
Reception were always available and friendly and helpful if you had any issues.
We regularly walked over to Lievens the restaurant at the golf course and the setting and food and wine were perfect - steaks to die for and klein zalze wine which was delicious.
Golf wasn’t cheap but the course was in top condition the front nine wider fairways and back nine was more challenging.
You were given a QR code to enter and exit the property which needed updating at reception every few days.
The lodge was well placed to get to from the airport and plenty of vineyards close by to visit - the wine tasting on site was very enjoyable too.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next time we are in Cape Town.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cherelle Economon, Guest Services / Front Office at De Zalze Lodge
Responded 08 Jan 2025
Dear Tim, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed review. It means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Lodge Management
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The rooms must have just recently been finished, as some landscaping was still taking place just outside our room...fortunately, the digger started up after we had already left for the day and stopped before we returned at the end of the day. The development is beautiful, right by a golf course. A small pool was one minute walk away and breakfast & lunch are five minutes walk away. Upon check-in we were provided with a ticket for a complimentary wine-tasting session, which was a very nice touch. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and had all necessary amenities. It is also possible to borrow some good-quality mountain bikes from the Reception to go for a cycle ride around the estate.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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What accommodation, great apartment, 2 large bedrooms with shower and living room and kitchenette. We stayed on the ground floor with terrace and unobstructed views of hole 1 on the golf course. Only a short walk to the clubhouse where they were served delicious food, the only downside that the kitchen closed at 4 pm, then we were directed to the kiosk on hole 9 where we could buy sandwiches. The only negative is that they have no alcohol-free options.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Ha gärna lite mat, dryck och snacks med er, finns inget att handla.
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No one to help with luggage
Room dirty and also hallway to room.
No water/Coffee in room.
Although it showed Breakfast with booking they informed me on arrival that there are no breakfast
Did booking on Booking.com but when we arrived ,and was not happy with room they still took money from my credit card after we already have left the premises.
I have send emails and phoned they promise to get back to me but no one has been in contact.... very bad attitude
Room dirty and also hallway to room.
No water/Coffee in room.
Although it showed Breakfast with booking they informed me on arrival that there are no breakfast
Did booking on Booking.com but when we arrived ,and was not happy with room they still took money from my credit card after we already have left the premises.
I have send emails and phoned they promise to get back to me but no one has been in contact.... very bad attitude
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Beautiful surroundings.
Infinity pool with nice view over the golfcourse and the mountains.
Rooms looked okay, bathroom needs to get upgraded. Shower head could hardly get water trough and it took a long time before the water was hot.
Biggest problem with the rooms is the sound proofing, which is non existent. You could hear everything form the other rooms. Crying children kept us from our sleep multiple times, eventhough they were in a room further away.
Breakfast is a short walk but in a nice setting.
There is no lobby or something to eat at night so you need to have a car to go out for dinner.
Reception also needs upgrade as it looks like a motorway motel, staff could also be more welcoming.
The potential is really there given the location, but it needs work!
Infinity pool with nice view over the golfcourse and the mountains.
Rooms looked okay, bathroom needs to get upgraded. Shower head could hardly get water trough and it took a long time before the water was hot.
Biggest problem with the rooms is the sound proofing, which is non existent. You could hear everything form the other rooms. Crying children kept us from our sleep multiple times, eventhough they were in a room further away.
Breakfast is a short walk but in a nice setting.
There is no lobby or something to eat at night so you need to have a car to go out for dinner.
Reception also needs upgrade as it looks like a motorway motel, staff could also be more welcoming.
The potential is really there given the location, but it needs work!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is located outside the town and has great views of the mountains. We stayed in a Superior Room, which has a balcony with a great view. The pool was empty when we swam in it. A short walk inside a secure area to the wine tasting area, which was fun.
The Lodge has a restaurant, with a fine view from the balcony, but we choose to eat at Le Terroir instead, which is located next to the wine tasting area. Fine dining at a very reasonable price: about 50 Euro each including some very good Kleine Zalze wines. But advanced booking is essential.
Note that the lodge, wine tasting, Le Terroir restaurant and the golf club restaurant are all located in an area behind a security check, so walking around at night is not an issue.
The Lodge has a restaurant, with a fine view from the balcony, but we choose to eat at Le Terroir instead, which is located next to the wine tasting area. Fine dining at a very reasonable price: about 50 Euro each including some very good Kleine Zalze wines. But advanced booking is essential.
Note that the lodge, wine tasting, Le Terroir restaurant and the golf club restaurant are all located in an area behind a security check, so walking around at night is not an issue.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â A mountain view is essential. I think all the Superior Rooms have this so are woth teh extra.
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I’m staying here as part of a tour of South Africa. The setting of the property is lovely. The restaurant service and food were excellent. The wine is very good. The rooms, however, were a concern. In our group, at least three had no hot water , thus no bath or shower. One had an air conditioning unit above the bed and it leaked water onto them during the night. At least three of us had faulty safes and we had to wait for the help to come fix them. This reporting and waiting was a waste of time for us while on a holiday. There was no phone in the room to contact the service desk. Should everyone have to walk to the desk to be served? The shower door in our bathroom was so poorly installed that it didn’t even close. The patchwork on the walls was atrocious. So poorly remodeled. The tv did not register any channel. Taken together, it appeared to us that the recent work done leaves much to be desired. We urged our tour provider, Collette, not to book here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Make sure all functions when you arrive as there are multiple mechanical and service problems.
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We've just stayed here for 3 days. Hated every minute. The location is too far out of Stellenbosch, unhelpful reception staff couldn't get us a taxi. There is a definite need for a shuttle service.
We spent a day round the pool which was ruined by constant noise from drilling work going on at one of the lodges.
The electricity randomly went off without notice which ruined our plans. We were unable to shower, no A/C, it was dark in the room. WiFi unavailable.
We spent a day round the pool which was ruined by constant noise from drilling work going on at one of the lodges.
The electricity randomly went off without notice which ruined our plans. We were unable to shower, no A/C, it was dark in the room. WiFi unavailable.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The lodge is in a nice quiet environment surrounded by lush greens and a golf course. The pool is very nice to relax. Rooms are big and specious. Staff are really friendly at the restaurant. It’s out of the town so would need transport to wander out. A few points for improvements: there is a weird mechanism on the taps for preventing water leak. This is good but there should be a sign explain this by the sink. Took me half an hour to figure out. The phone also didn’t work in the room to call the reception. The sheet on the bed was ripped on the edges. Nice and clean bed but the quality lets it down. Overall I think it’s a good please with room for improvements.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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We stayed for four days at De Zalze Lodge. The executive room with a lounge, kitchenette and dining table created space and comfort and made a four day stay enjoyable. The view was great and the vineyards close by complimented a farm-style stay.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â More shade for cars in the afternoon western sun at summertime could be considered
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No it’s not on any of the wine tram routes but is easy to get to.
"Make sure all functions when you arrive as there are multiple mechanical and service problems."Read full review
"A mountain view is essential. I think all the Superior Rooms have this so are woth teh extra."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
RÂ 2,887 - RÂ 3,733 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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kleine zalze hotel stellenbosch
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Frequently Asked Questions about De Zalze Lodge
What are some of the property amenities at De Zalze Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at De Zalze Lodge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at De Zalze Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at De Zalze Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to De Zalze Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kleine Zalze Restaurant, Die Wingerd Restaurant, and Punjab Restaurant Stellenbosch.
Are there opportunities to exercise at De Zalze Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does De Zalze Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, De Zalze Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at De Zalze Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does De Zalze Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at De Zalze Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to De Zalze Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Boschendal (15.6 km) and Vergelegen Picnic (12.2 km).