Sugarbird Manor
Protea Heights Farm, Devon Valley Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
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#8 of 74 guest houses in Stellenbosch
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In the picturesque Devon Valley, Sugarbird Manor is set on a tranquil 21-hectare vineyard and flower farm. With expansive views across vineyards and valleys, this beautiful farm is the perfect base to relax in total peace and quiet. Stylish guestrooms include elegant and contemporary touches. Air-conditioning, ceiling fan, AppleTV, WiFi, safe and tea/coffee tray. Delicious breakfast included. We also have 4 one bedroom cottages available. While they have a kitchenette, breakfast at the main house is included in our rates.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Hiking
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Facial treatments
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Safe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
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Location
Protea Heights Farm, Devon Valley Road Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Getting there
Cape Town Intl Airport
21.5 km•
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4.5
501 reviews
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Nestled in a serene location near Stellenbosch, Sugarbird Manor is celebrated for its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque views, with guests consistently lauding the hotel's stylish and spotless rooms. The amenities, including multiple pools and a breakfast featuring local and vegan delicacies, receive high marks from many travelers.
While the Wi-Fi may have its shortcomings, the overall value is appreciated due to the exceptional vistas and diligent daily room service. The personalized and friendly service at Sugarbird Manor is another highlight, adding to the hotel's charm and homely vibe.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Good
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Our stay at Sugarbird was purely magical. The setting is unbelievably beautiful and tranquil with a beautiful mountain view. We went hiking for the day in Jonkershoek and had wonderful meals at nearby restaurants. Sugarbird is definitely one of our favorite getaways and the cottages are unbelievably comfortable.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We enjoyed a 3 night stay in one of the cottages and found everything to be first class
The accommodation was lovely with everything you could wish for. Lovely toiletries included and the room was serviced each day
The property is situated on the most gorgeous location overlooking vineyards with wonderful views
Breakfast is excellent and the home made granola yummy!
The staff are very friendly and let you know by WhatsApp when things like taxis arrive
We also enjoyed meeting the 2 cats and the hen!
We had no issue getting taxis into Stellanbosch including Uber
Would highly recommend a stay here
The accommodation was lovely with everything you could wish for. Lovely toiletries included and the room was serviced each day
The property is situated on the most gorgeous location overlooking vineyards with wonderful views
Breakfast is excellent and the home made granola yummy!
The staff are very friendly and let you know by WhatsApp when things like taxis arrive
We also enjoyed meeting the 2 cats and the hen!
We had no issue getting taxis into Stellanbosch including Uber
Would highly recommend a stay here
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were from October 15 – October 23. Guests of Sugarbird Manor and would have loved to stay longer. In our large cottage (C3) with sleeping, living, dining area and fully equipped kitchen (no oven) and views of the vineyard hills and mountains we felt completely at ease. We found a small oasis: the hotel has only 13 rooms. We particularly liked the seclusion and tranquility. It takes about 15 minutes by car to get to Stellenbosch city centre.
In the morning we were partly woken up by the bird or peacock calls. Depending on the weather, breakfast was served either on the terrace or in the breakfast room by the wonderful team. With coffee or tea and orange juice and homemade fresh muffins we started the morning until our freshly prepared breakfast was served. Each morning the selection consisted of granola with yogurt and fresh east, English Breakfast: you could also choose only ingredients, such as scrambled eggs and/or the “special toast”. Every morning there was a different version: sometimes in the style of “Eggs Benedikt” or with avocado or with mushrooms and cheese baked, but always with poached eggs. Breakfast was delicious.
The only downside is that only breakfast is offered. If you plan a day by the pool, you will either have to support yourself after breakfast or go to Stellenbosch for dinner.
The pool is not heated and on very warm days it offers a cool down and the phenomenal views of mountains and vineyards.
Shopping facilities and restaurants are available in Stellenbosch in large numbers.
The Sugarbird Manor team sends restaurant tips before arrival and we highly recommend testing the recommended restaurants. We were not disappointed and also had a great culinary trip.
Parking spaces are available on the fenced and secured premises. We took Uber to the city center or wineries and never had any problems with transportation. Wait about 15 minutes for the Uber to arrive. The hotel is also happy to forward the contact of a driver service. I used this for two day trips. Francois was a reliable, friendly and told me only about country and people.
We had a fantastic stay and we would love to come back. We would like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to the entire Sugarbird Manor team, who have rounded off our stay even more.
In the morning we were partly woken up by the bird or peacock calls. Depending on the weather, breakfast was served either on the terrace or in the breakfast room by the wonderful team. With coffee or tea and orange juice and homemade fresh muffins we started the morning until our freshly prepared breakfast was served. Each morning the selection consisted of granola with yogurt and fresh east, English Breakfast: you could also choose only ingredients, such as scrambled eggs and/or the “special toast”. Every morning there was a different version: sometimes in the style of “Eggs Benedikt” or with avocado or with mushrooms and cheese baked, but always with poached eggs. Breakfast was delicious.
The only downside is that only breakfast is offered. If you plan a day by the pool, you will either have to support yourself after breakfast or go to Stellenbosch for dinner.
The pool is not heated and on very warm days it offers a cool down and the phenomenal views of mountains and vineyards.
Shopping facilities and restaurants are available in Stellenbosch in large numbers.
The Sugarbird Manor team sends restaurant tips before arrival and we highly recommend testing the recommended restaurants. We were not disappointed and also had a great culinary trip.
Parking spaces are available on the fenced and secured premises. We took Uber to the city center or wineries and never had any problems with transportation. Wait about 15 minutes for the Uber to arrive. The hotel is also happy to forward the contact of a driver service. I used this for two day trips. Francois was a reliable, friendly and told me only about country and people.
We had a fantastic stay and we would love to come back. We would like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to the entire Sugarbird Manor team, who have rounded off our stay even more.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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An incredibly beautiful place near Stellenbosch. The very well maintained and modern guesthouse convinced us with its lovingly maintained grounds, very nice rooms and great general areas, a fantastic location (very well maintained large garden) and a wonderful view. We were absolutely thrilled! Megan was also very helpful in booking a bike ride or recommending a restaurant. Overall, we met a motivated and very friendly team there....
Breakfast we would like to mention again especially. It starts very lovingly for all guests with fresh fruit and delicious little muffins. Other egg dishes, breads etc. can be ordered as needed.
We would book with you again immediately! Thanks for the hospitality!
Breakfast we would like to mention again especially. It starts very lovingly for all guests with fresh fruit and delicious little muffins. Other egg dishes, breads etc. can be ordered as needed.
We would book with you again immediately! Thanks for the hospitality!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parkplätze vor Ort vorhanden (Private Property). Das Guesthouse empfiehlt auch sehr gute Fahrer...
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It was such a treat to be at Sugarbird Manor for 7 nights. I was in Room 14 which has recently been renovated to a very high standard on the ground floor of the main section of the guesthouse. Everything was uber clean, comfortable and secure and I could access the pool area directly from my room. There is a well equipped small gym, and also a spa treatment suite on the property (treatments are at extra cost). We used Sugarbird as a base to tour the wine estates in the Stellenbosch area as it's well located for this purpose.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Virginia Povall, Owner at Sugarbird Manor
Responded 11 Dec 2024
Thank you David! I hope to see you all again soon.
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Lovely property, so many plus points such as the views, the amazing staff, breakfast, location and security and rooms a good size.
Areas for improvement:
More drawers in rooms
Mirrors in room, ideally full length
Honesty bar is good but very limited stock, with the location being somewhat remote there just isn’t enough space in the fridge if many people want to bring their own food and selection of drinks to enjoy the venue and not always go out, we were told it’s not meant to be a “BYO” but they did try to accommodate us with the items we brought. We were there as a large group for a wedding so wasn’t always easy to find somewhere to eat out which resulted in food deliveries so we wanted to bring the drinks along, and ice, and the available selection just didn’t provide what we wanted across the group
We were told there are many acres to walk around but when we asked where we could walk we were told the gates were locked
Areas for improvement:
More drawers in rooms
Mirrors in room, ideally full length
Honesty bar is good but very limited stock, with the location being somewhat remote there just isn’t enough space in the fridge if many people want to bring their own food and selection of drinks to enjoy the venue and not always go out, we were told it’s not meant to be a “BYO” but they did try to accommodate us with the items we brought. We were there as a large group for a wedding so wasn’t always easy to find somewhere to eat out which resulted in food deliveries so we wanted to bring the drinks along, and ice, and the available selection just didn’t provide what we wanted across the group
We were told there are many acres to walk around but when we asked where we could walk we were told the gates were locked
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Response from Virginia Povall, Owner at Sugarbird Manor
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Our guesthouse is located on a 21-ha farm roughly 10 minutes from the center of Stellenbosch. The entire farm has fields of flowers and vineyards as well as extensive gardens, all accessible without any gates. With the exception of our Cottages and Garden Suites, our rooms do not have refrigerators. To be fair, the communal fridge isn't designed for the entire guesthouse (your group) to bring six packs of beer, liters of soda, and bottles of wine and spirits. Point taken on the full-length mirrors not installed in two of the new rooms.
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We really enjoyed our stay again – this was our second time here. The B&B is located a bit outside of Stellenbosch, but everything is absolutely fine, and even in the evening, the drive is no problem. The swimming pool is beautiful, though in the late afternoon, the sun might be gone. However, there’s always a nice, wind-sheltered spot to be found in the courtyard.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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We have just spent 4 wonderful days in a cottage overlooking glorious winelands scenery. Everything is perfect about this place from the stunning location to the idyllic and delicious breakfasts on the terrace serving home baked warm muffins with a different speciality dish each day. The staff are friendly and welcoming with a particular mention to Jannie with his engaging manner who gave us his time to introduce us to the estate and offer tips on places to go and what to see.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had the most incredible time at Sugarbird Manor for our wedding weekend.
The views are spectacular, the breakfasts were delicious, and Jannie and his staff went completely above and beyond for us to ensure that our bridal party felt at home at Sugarbird for the weekend. We would 10/10 recommend staying at Sugarbird to anyone looking for accommodation in Stellies
The views are spectacular, the breakfasts were delicious, and Jannie and his staff went completely above and beyond for us to ensure that our bridal party felt at home at Sugarbird for the weekend. We would 10/10 recommend staying at Sugarbird to anyone looking for accommodation in Stellies
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nice little accommodation just outside Stellenbosch.
Owners were very nice and friendly!
For breakfast there were three different options to choose from, which were freshly prepared.
Rooms were very large, but there was no decoration or anything like that and it seemed very cold.
Coffee was free all day long, but very watery.
To be honest, we would have expected a bit more for this price, even if you compare it to the other accommodations on our South Africa tour. .
Owners were very nice and friendly!
For breakfast there were three different options to choose from, which were freshly prepared.
Rooms were very large, but there was no decoration or anything like that and it seemed very cold.
Coffee was free all day long, but very watery.
To be honest, we would have expected a bit more for this price, even if you compare it to the other accommodations on our South Africa tour. .
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Its safe and calm, there is electricity gate but recommended to travel by Uber or private transport as the road going into the manor has no lights. Only inside the manor will there be provided lights and backup by generator as well.
Hi Diane! I apologize that I never saw your question but even though I'm late in responding I hope it helps. We are 7 km from the center of Stellenbosch which is roughly a 10 minute drive from the farm.
Good day,
No, we do not offer food in the evenings, as we have amazing restaurants around us and in beautiful Stellenbosch, to which we advise our guest to go and enjoy dinner.
"We used Uber most of the time to get around, but next time I would rent a car as the hotel is a little off the beaten track!"Read full review
"Go to breakfast on time, it takes sometimes long for food to be served. Take your water with you to the gym. No water cooler."Read full review
"If available request to stay in the cottages. Pillows are soft, if you prefer firmer pillows bring your own."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
R 2,127 - R 2,982 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarbird Manor
Which popular attractions are close to Sugarbird Manor?
Nearby attractions include Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (5.3 km), Rupert Museum (4.8 km), and The Stellenbosch Village Museum (5.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sugarbird Manor?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Sugarbird Manor?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Sugarbird Manor?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Sugarbird Manor?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sugarbird Manor?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kunjani Wines, Helena's Restaurant, and Fat Butcher.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sugarbird Manor?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sugarbird Manor?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to Sugarbird Manor?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Boschendal (13.4 km).
Does Sugarbird Manor have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Sugarbird Manor accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.