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De Zalze Lodge

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Elegant escape by the river

Upscale country house by the river, De Zalze Lodge boasts elegant architecture surrounded by lush gardens and an adjacent golf course. Unwind at the on-site spa, savour meals at Kleine Zalze Restaurant, and enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with green and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, Double Bed

  • Vineyard view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

A living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a balcony with a view of greenery and a mountain.

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a side table with a vase. There are two framed artworks on the wall, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view.

Superior Suite

  • Golf view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a scenic view through large windows.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden shelf with a radio, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Studio

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A large bed with a blue headboard, two yellow pillows, and a blue throw blanket. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a painting on the wall.

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and stainless steel range hood. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a brown leather sofa with patterned cushions.

Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Stellenbosch, De Zalze Lodge is in the historical district and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, while Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden and Rupert Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Stellenbosch travel guide
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Map
Strand Road R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600

What's nearby

  • A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and grass, with mountains in the background.
    Stellenbosch University
    13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • A park with a picnic table surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through.
    Spier Wine Estate
    16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    53 min drive - 61.2 km
  • De Zalze Golf Club
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Technopark Stellenbosch
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station
    29 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
    4 min drive
  • Blaauw Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • De Akker
    6 min drive
  • Plato Coffee
    6 min drive
  • Follow the White Rabbit
    17 min walk

About this property

De Zalze Lodge

  • Luxury upscale country house by the river
  • Consider a stay at De Zalze Lodge and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, an attached winery and a terrace. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this country house. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Kleine Zalze Restaurant, offers breakfast and lunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Free bike hire, extended parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Concierge services, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at De Zalze Lodge boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • LED TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kleine Zalze Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,755 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 28 May 2026 to 19 December 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does De Zalze Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at De Zalze Lodge?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at De Zalze Lodge on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is De Zalze Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at De Zalze Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at De Zalze Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at De Zalze Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does De Zalze Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per person applies.

Where is De Zalze Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury country house is within 1 mile (2 km) of De Zalze Golf Club and Technopark Stellenbosch. Blue Creek Weddings and Functions and Stellenbosch Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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