Steenberg Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

The hotel

Treat yourself to a stay at this blissful retreat just outside of Cape Town, where immaculate grounds, sumptuous rooms and world-class wines await. Your setting is a historic wine farm - the Cape's first - sat against a stunning mountain backdrop, and you'll get to taste the produce with a complimentary tasting at the winery. Explore the grounds with complimentary bike use, or whilst practising your swing at the 18-hole golf course. From sunny breakfasts on the terrace at Tryn to tapas at Bistro Sixteen82, you're sure to love the dining here. And if all of that wasn't enough, there's also an expansive spa with skilled therapists, so why not indulge?

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in Tokai, a suburb of Cape Town. Transfer time from Cape Town International Airport: approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel information

Rooms feature complimentary WiFi, USB charging point, tea facilities and a coffee machine, digital safe, individually controlled heating/cooling system, fresh flowers handpicked for your room, bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower, plush bathrobes and slippers, luxury amenities, evening turndown service, hairdryer, umbrellas (as required), minibar fridge, flat-screen TV, and original artwork. 

Classic Rooms are upstairs tucked into the eaves, downstairs in the barn or in the Manor House, with 1 x king-size bed or king beds.


Bed and breakfast: breakfast at Tryn or Bistro Sixteen82, or in the comfort of your room.

Superior Rooms are spacious with high ceilings, large windows, luxurious seating and extra space, with 1 x king-size bed or twin beds. 

Family Rooms are connected rooms with a shared luxury bathroom and a patio, with seating for private dining and sun loungers. With 1 x king-size bed and twin beds. 

Premier Rooms are spacious and impeccably furnished, styled with art from the estate’s private collection, a desk space, and with private terraces with spectacular views of the mountains. The terrace features table, chairs and sun loungers for 2. With 1 x super king bed or twin beds. 

One Bedroom Suites feature luxury bedrooms, bathroom, anteroom and lounge with private terrace and splendid views. The private terrace features table, chairs and sun loungers with garden, vineyard or mountain views.

  • Villa One Bedroom Suites have high-ceilings, kitchenette, a lounge opening onto a garden terrace, and a tranquil bedroom and bathroom upstairs 
  • Premier One Bedroom Suites are simple and stylish, north-facing, with a double length terrace with privacy screening greenery and views to the back of Table Mountain over the golf course and valley 
  • Manor House One Bedroom Suites have an east facing lounge, spacious bedroom and anteroom furnished with estate antiques, with exclusive use of the terrace overlooking the lawn and garden 

Two Bedroom Villas have a show kitchen, a dining and entertaining area and an expansive lounge. A generous patio runs the length of the villa overlooking vineyards and your own private pool. With two beautiful bedrooms and tasteful bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, private terrace, garden and heated pool, desk space, vineyard views, and 1 x super-king or twin beds. 

Three Bedroom Villas have a private patio leading out to the lawn and a generous pool terrace with spectacular vineyard views. Three spacious, stylish bedrooms with elegant bathrooms, underfloor heating, kitchenette, fireplace, and super king or twin beds.

2 restaurants open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tryn (with bar lounge, terrace and vineyard views). Bistro Sixteen82 (tapas and bistro-style dining).

Complimentary Steenberg Classic wine tasting. Use of mountain bikes. Welcome bottle of signature Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc and mineral water. Access to championship golf course*. Spa*. Cycling and running trails. Pool.

Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Scheduled shutter transfer to the V&A Waterfront. Complimentary evening shuttle to local restaurants within a 5km radius. Complimentary use of The Pool House and shower for early arrivals and late departures. In-room dining.

*Denotes local charge.

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Apr 25, 2024 Hamad A

The place is more than extraordinary, the staff are extremely wonderful and very careful about our safety, food is out of this world and especially in Tryn Restaurant. The managers are very supportive and you can trust them very much, especially Clint and Bridgette. Josh is a very knowledgeable person who will be more than happy to assist you… Read more
The place is more than extraordinary, the staff are extremely wonderful and very careful about our safety, food is out of this world and especially in Tryn Restaurant. The managers are very supportive and you can trust them very much, especially Clint and Bridgette. Josh is a very knowledgeable person who will be more than happy to assist you with planning your vacation whether you are staying in the estate or planning to go outside for different activities, restaurants and sightseeing. The rooms are just wonderful, extremely spacious and quiet, just the way we wanted. Walking around the estate is just beautiful, the scenic routes are just a beauty to the eyes. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous hotel with great golf course

Apr 16, 2024 WilliamsFamily51 Surrey, United Kingdom

We stayed here on the final leg of our journey around South Africa. Our room was one of the older types available on the property, it was spacious with a good sized bathroom albeit a bit creaky in parts! very comfortable beds and quiet at night. There is a spa in the hotel although it only has a very small outside pool which was a bit… Read more
We stayed here on the final leg of our journey around South Africa. Our room was one of the older types available on the property, it was spacious with a good sized bathroom albeit a bit creaky in parts! very comfortable beds and quiet at night. There is a spa in the hotel although it only has a very small outside pool which was a bit disappointing, the spa treatments were excellent some of the best we've had in Africa. The breakfast was good and could be had inside or outside on the terrace, we ate in the main restaurant one night and the food was very good and an exceptional wine list as expected. There is a also a more casual restaurant on the grounds which was very nice as well, tapas style food but worth a visit. We played golf a few times and the course was in very good condition, green fees, buggy, club hire all very reasonable compared to european prices although we did go for a caddy the first day which in hindsight was an issue as he was quite surly and short so we didn't bother the other times we played. There is also a very nice bar/restaurant in the golf club where we ate a few times. I was surprised that there was nowhere to sit and have a drink at night apart from the restaurants. There is also a few restaurants/bars immediately outside of the electric fence/gates which the hotel offered us a shuttle to which was nice. All of the staff were super nice and friendly and exceptionally helpful making recommendations etc. A fab place to stay for spa and golf albeit with a tiny swimming pool. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous all the way

Apr 16, 2024 Gillian S Reading, United Kingdom

This is probably one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The facilities are impeccable and the staff are extremely friendly and hospitable. Nothing is too much trouble to ensure that your stay is memorable. I will definitely be back to stay again- soon I hope
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Apr 8, 2024 sanazzii London, United Kingdom

We had a wonderful time here, staying in April 2024 for 5 days, we were able to explore lots of different places nearby. Booked the family suite which was generous and everything perfect. The warmth all the staff exuded was exceptional. Despite on the last day they managed to get every single one of our breakfast orders wrong (we went earlier… Read more
We had a wonderful time here, staying in April 2024 for 5 days, we were able to explore lots of different places nearby. Booked the family suite which was generous and everything perfect. The warmth all the staff exuded was exceptional. Despite on the last day they managed to get every single one of our breakfast orders wrong (we went earlier than usual and they had a birthday and wedding breakfast to attend to) and we waited well over an hour, they were good at keeping us informed and being apologetic. The room down service was very good. Alvin, Robyn and others were brilliant. We enjoyed the outdoor pool a couple of times. The Norval Foundation museum which is next door was fantastic. We didn’t realise we could have used the nearby gym with a voucher, would have benefited from using that. The Tryn and brasserie were nice. Thank you! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exquisite

Mar 30, 2024 TheBonVivant1973 Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

We stayed on the Steenberg estate for three nights as part of a three week holiday in South Africa and I have one word for it. Exquisite. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more taken care of in any other hotel anywhere in the world. From the moment you arrive you are treated as a VIP. Check in is warm and friendly and relaxed; Precious couldn’t… Read more
We stayed on the Steenberg estate for three nights as part of a three week holiday in South Africa and I have one word for it. Exquisite. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more taken care of in any other hotel anywhere in the world. From the moment you arrive you are treated as a VIP. Check in is warm and friendly and relaxed; Precious couldn’t have been more lovely. She handled our arrival seamlessly and then handed us over to the wonderful Brigitte. Brigitte was a constant yet discreet presence for our entire stay; she made us feel effortlessly at ease and that nothing was too much trouble. Her kindness and professionalism shone through as it did from everyone we came across from the barista in the restaurant to the sorceress in the spa who worked magic on my knotted back and frozen shoulder like no one ever has before. The food is heavenly, the beds are divine and the wines are outstanding. This was our first visit and it certainly won’t be the last. Treat yourself! Read less