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Luxury Double or Twin Room
19 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
13 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms
33 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Cottage, Garden Area
24 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian country house with a winery and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services
Conference centre

With a stay at De Doornkraal Vinotel in Riversdale, you'll be in the historical district, just a 5-minute walk from Julius Gordon Africana Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk. This boutique country house is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Riversdale Tourism Office and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Riversdale Hospital.

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Victorian country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite to eat at De Wingerdt, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Riversdale? This country house has 1614 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 15
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 4
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1746
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1614
  • Conference space size (meters) - 150
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Winery attached
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Vineyard
  • Tasting room
  • Wine release events
  • Private winery tours
  • Banquet hall

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

De Doornkraal Vinotel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 22-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Riversdale country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size 22
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • LED TV
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

De Wingerdt - This poolside fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Social distancing measures are in place

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 220 to 242 for adults, and ZAR 0 to 0 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique
  • De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel
  • De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel Riversdale
  • De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Riversdale
  • Historic Country House
  • Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel Riversdale
  • Doornkraal Historic Boutique Riversdale
  • Doornkraal Historic Boutique
  • Doornkraal Vinotel Riversdale
  • De Doornkraal Vinotel Riversdale
  • De Doornkraal Vinotel Country House
  • De Doornkraal Vinotel Country House Riversdale
  • De Doornkraal Historic Country House Boutique Hotel

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

24-hour pool access

Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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