De Doornkraal Vinotel

We had a lovely stay at this B&B last weekend. We enjoyed dinner there after we arrived, which was absolutely lovely, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious! The rooms were very nice, comfortable and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it!

Easy check in, lovely garden and room. Good selection for breakfast

Friendly staff and very clean and comfortable 👌

Historic setting.

All good.

I loved the historic hotel and the surrounding properties. The food was very good and very reasonably priced and the wine which is their own wine was delicious.

I am not a fan of cool white bulbs, it gives a very cold atmosphere. We travelled in winter and it was pretty cold and the restaurant was not very warm. A lovely fireplace would be a great addition and create an inviting atmosphere.

Really nice and relaxing, breakfast was great and tasty. Staff really friendly and helpfull.

Location is very good

Comfortable and spacious room, pleasant garden, good to have on-site restaurant for basic meals Someone kindly washed my very muddy car :).

Old buildings so locks and doors are a bit low and fiddly, no "proper" coffee in the room, restaurant and breakfast could do with some fresher and healthier/more interesting options.

It was very comfortable and close to town. Nice breakfast

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The staff was very friendly when I checked in and showed me all the facilities in the room as well as where I can park safely and how the remote for the gate works. Breakfast was delicious and they bake their own bread. The room was very neat and tidy and the bed were very comfortable. The welcome chocolates on the bed was very delicious and looks homemade. I would surely stay here again. Thanks for everything.

I cannot complain about anything.

Het was een prima verblijf. Het dinner was goed en het ontbijt meer dan goed. Veel verse broodjes zelf gemaakt. Veel fruit en meer dan genoeg keus. Vriendelijke personeel

De cottage was wat donker wel genoeg lampen en ook schoon. Het was jammer dat er bij het dinner en ontbijt geen kachel aan was daardoor erg koud binnen. Buiten 8 gr.

Die Lage war super und wir hatten ein eigenes Cottages für uns zwei alleine. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und nett und versucht jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen.

Schöne Unterkunft mit einem sehr schönen Ambiente. Sehr freundliches Personal. Wir würden diese Unterkunft wieder buchen.

It was so much more than we expected.

Good breakfast. Hotel situated in a quiet street. Room very comfortable. Friendly, courteous staff always willing to help.

Staff and food was incredible

I booked a luxury cottage with a double bed, but got a room with 2 singles. Also wasn’t very clean. Tap were broken as well as the bathroom door knob.

Staff made the stay. Friendly

Historical house. Interesting. Lovely pool und trees. Beautiful furniture. Comfortable bed. Fan for hot days.

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Private and separate

Main building and pool across the road

Das Frühstück und das Abendessen waren gut. Am Pool konnte man gut liegen und es war fussläufig alles zu erreichen.

Wir hatten ein Luxusdoppelzimmer für 130€ gebucht. Wenn das Luxus ist...nun ja. Es war das teuerste Hotel auf unserer 5wöchigen Reise am Westkap/Gardenroute - und das es war das Geld nicht wert. Es war vieles renovierungsbedürftig. Wie die anderen Zimmer sind, können wir natürlich nicht beurteilen. Aber das Hotel ist nie und nimmer 4 Sterne.

Our second stay and highly recommended

Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend. Die Lage des Hotels war ruhig am Ortsrand. Ein Hotel in altem Kolonialstil würde ich sagen....sehr geschichtsträchtig und sehenswert. Ein kleines Missgeschick wurde durch die Hotelleitung sehr sehr gut behoben.

Das Schwimmbecken langte gerade für eine Abkühlung. Aber letztendlich war das auch ok. Dafür wurden die Getränke durch die charmante Bedienung dorthin gebracht. Steckdosen haben wir uns quasi geschaffen....

Delightful setting . We stayed in a charming thatched cottage in the grounds . Dinner and breakfast were very good . We would highly recommend

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Light of veranda shining through my door

We had a gorgeous cottage and it was in such a lovely location . Breakfast was amazing

Nothing to dislike

Tolles und sehr geschmackvolles Essen ! Hervorragendes Frühstück mit vielen frischen Früchten . Tolles Ambiente!

Es fehlte bei den Temperaturen eine Klimaanlage.

It was very convenient and comfortable

The room was hot but we only found the fan in the morning so can only blame ourselves

Breakfast very good

Meget hyggeligt sted med Super lækkert aftensmad.

Baie Dankie aan die Bestuurder en almal wat ons verblyf so spesiaal gemaak het. Ontbyt was baie smaaklik...., en nie eens te noem hoe heerlik ons aandete was. 'n Heerlike sappige lamsskenkel, kapokaartappels en lekker vars Groente. Baie Dankie aan elkeen van julle. Sal weer kom kuier

Everything was perfect

Hairdryer

A perfect stopover between Knysna and Cape Town, this boutique hotel is an absolute gem. The property is full of character, with thoughtful touches that make it feel both stylish and welcoming. The service is genuinely outstanding—warm, attentive, and effortlessly professional. Dinner was a highlight: a well‑curated menu with delicious, beautifully prepared dishes that made the evening feel special. A wonderful place to unwind on the journey, and one I’d happily return to.

The pool needed some attention in terms of getting it to a clear blue state but satisfactory for our purpose

The price-value is unparalleled: the size of the rooms, the quality of the furniture, the amenities, the breakfast and, most of all, the staff. I want to mention that I left behind my laptop with all my travel pictures in the room. In a normal situation that could have easily been an enormous loss for me. Fortunately I discovered that the item had been safely kept and was promptly returned to me even facilitating the handover to my convenience. In a world where such things cannot always be taken for granted, I remark the professionalism and integrity of the administration and overall staff.

Very friendly staff Clean rooms! Wonderful breakfast Clean pool! Wonderful wine

Poor wifi

Very nice colonial style, old hotel!

Pool could have been cleaner.

This is truly an amazing place. The setting is beautiful, the atmosphere is homely, and from the moment we arrived we felt warmly welcomed. The accommodation is comfortable, well kept, and creates a sense of peace and relaxation. The staff were exceptionally welcoming, considerate, and professional. In particular, Glodo, with whom we interacted the most, was outstanding. She was highly responsive, eager to assist, and consistently went beyond the call of duty to ensure that our stay was pleasant and stress-free. Her attentiveness and warmth made a real difference to our experience. All the other staff members were equally friendly and helpful, contributing to a genuinely positive and memorable stay. This is definitely a place we would come back to without hesitation, and we highly recommend it.

- old charming Afrikaans style home: beautiful room and sitting room for your own use - beautiful garden with amongst others, fruit trees and vines - nice little swimming pool, very refreshing on those hot summer days - nice staff - Dinner area is very cute - Breakfast was 8/10 :)

The food could be better in terms of flavor. The lamb meat could be slow cooked and longer for tenderness. As for the meat steaks, I would recommend putting the sauce on the side and consider braaiing the meat.

Food at the restaurant atmosphere

Close to N2 on our way

Old, sheets and towels are no longer white No aircon When open a window or door due to no aircon you are on the street

Great setting. Room was clean, cosy and tastefully decorated. Service was exceptional. Had dinner at the restaurant, the food was great. The breakfast, which was inclusive, was delicious and far beyond our expectations. We will definitely be back.

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Absolutely unbeatable value for money. Worth a stop in Riversdale and relax. We enjoyed their excellent own wine 🍷

No train smash but Wifi was not working properly.

Food very good staff extremely friendly

Rather dark and gloomy

Ruhige und sichere Lage in Zentrumsnähe. Schöne Gartenanlage. Freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück. Preislich okay. Wir hatten ein eigenes Häuschen im Garten und waren damit sehr zufrieden.

Dazu fällt mir nichts ein.

Heerlijk rustig en gezellig. We hadden een mooie kamer, hrote badkamer met bad en douche en een beschermde parkeerplaats

Zo'n geur apparaatje in de kamer.

Gemütliches Hotel, freundliches Personal, alles was nötig war, war vorhanden.

sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend ausgezeichnetes Frühstück

Великолепное место! Самое вкусное вино. Гостеприимство выше всяких похвал

Spacious room with large living room.

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the property has the charm of an old lady as it is an historic building. The staf was extremely accommodating and although no aircon or minibar in the rooms, the charm and well meant friendliness made up for that with ease. we would go again.

location, silence, fresh air

Het restaurant voor het avondeten en het ontbijt waren erg goed en het was heerlijk vertoeven in de tuin net een glaasje wijn.

Er was geen warm water.

History off the place

Ruhige Lage, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal Bequeme Betten, Raumausstattung gut Sehr gutes Abendessen und Frühstück Service 1A

Die Dusche ist etwas " in die Jahre gekommen"- ebenso Seifenspender Im Bad

Very friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Clean room.

Rooms are very close to each other. Can sometimes hear the people next door.

Always friendly, restaurant is excellent.

We have stayed often at your beautiful hotel, and it is lovely. However it is extremely cold in the rooms, regardless which room we get. We always take our own little heater with, but it does not seem to help much during the night, it will make a massive difference if you can provide electric blankets though. Regards Helena