ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel

Stellenbosch, Polkadraai Road-33.949555,18.812503(Show on Map)

9.2

Excellent

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Summary of reviews

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel is a highly recommended destination for those wanting to explore the area. Its exceptional location boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards while being close enough to town for convenience. The hotel may be a little old, but its well-maintained and nicely presented property is applauded for its cleanliness. Guests enjoyed a scenic and relaxing time by the beautiful pool featuring slightly heated water. The staff is described as amazing, incredible and brilliant with notable mentions of their outstanding service. Guests raved about their experience at Raphaels restaurant, which offers good value for money with top-notch quality of food and wine. The breakfast received high praise with many describing it as exceptional, despite being basic and lacking variety at times. The range of comfortable rooms features beautiful views of the vineyards and lakes, which were commended for their cleanliness, good quality bedding and furniture, large balconies and spacious bathrooms. Though a few rooms were outdated, they were still comfortable and clean. ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel offers a superb and five-star accommodation with simple yet sufficient services that would call for a return visit.

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Boutique-Style

Situated on a wine estate, this hotel offers a blend of luxury and tranquility. Guests can enjoy wine tasting, fine dining, and relaxing spa treatments, all while surrounded by picturesque vineyards.

Romantic

Set on a sprawling wine estate, Asara offers a blend of luxury and tranquility. Couples can enjoy wine tasting, fine dining, and relaxing spa treatments. The picturesque setting and elegant accommodations create a romantic and memorable experience.

Outdoor Pool

The hotel features a beautiful pool with slightly heated water. The pool is well-maintained and of adequate size. It's a scenic pool at a wine estate, offering a relaxing time.

5 Star

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel offers elegant, adults-only accommodation in the Stellenbosch valley. It features bright and contemporary rooms with modern amenities, spacious bathrooms, and vineyard views. The hotel includes a spa and several dining options, providing a relaxing and luxurious experience.

Business

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel is listed among the top business hotels in Stellenbosch. The hotel offers a tranquil environment and necessary amenities for business travelers.

Luxury

This luxury boutique hotel is set on a working wine farm, featuring a spa, two restaurants, and a poolside bar. Its rooms, suites, and private villas offer elegant furnishings and stunning vineyard and mountain views.

Pool

Features elegant, adults-only accommodation with bright and contemporary rooms, spacious bathrooms, and views across the vineyards. There is a spa, plus several dining options: French, Italian, and local South African favourites, ensuring a very relaxing stay.

Heated Pool

Panoramic View Pool

Outdoor Pool

Family

Asara offers a blend of luxury and family-friendly amenities. The spacious grounds are perfect for kids to explore, and the hotel is known for its welcoming atmosphere for families. While specific kids' activities aren't detailed, the environment is conducive to a relaxing family stay.

Spa

The hotel offers a spa with a range of treatments. It also has a pool and is located on a wine estate.

Honeymoon

Located in Stellenbosch, offering luxurious rooms and suites with vineyard views. Features multiple dining options, wine tasting experiences, and a relaxing spa. The combination of wine, luxury, and natural beauty makes it a great choice for a honeymoon.

Sustainability Journey

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel farms and produces responsibly with care for the land and environment, holding IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) certification and WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association) certification. They support conservation efforts and have eco-friendly water and waste management.

Vineyard

Located within the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch, Asara is a working wine estate offering classic and 'Sensory Tree' wine tasting experiences in its tasting room. Guests can walk around the vineyards and take cellar tours. The hotel provides stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains.

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Parking

Accessible

Panoramic View Pool

Heated Pool

Room Types

Deluxe RoomDeluxe Rooms are spacious, offering natural light and views from a balcony or terrace. Each room features a bathroom with separate bath, shower and double basin. The room can accommodate 1 extra bed for 1 child under the age of 17. See hotel policies.

Courtyard RoomKnown as the 'Courtyard Rooms', these double rooms overlook a Tuscan-style inner courtyard home to a Plane tree and beds of lavender. The rooms each feature its own balcony or terrace.

Avalon SuiteThe elegant Avalon Suite is spacious and modern, and features a separate sitting-room with a gas fireplace. The balcony is accessible by French doors on two sides of the sitting-room which leads guests to scenic views of the vineyards and mountains. The marble bathroom has a separate bath, shower, a double basin, bathroom amenities, and also offers view. The suite can accommodate 1 extra bed for 1 child under the age of 17. See hotel policies.

Vineyard SuiteWith French doors opening on two sides onto a wrap-around balcony, the Vineyard Suite boasts a bedroom offering views. There is a comfortable seating area and TV room. An inter-leading room can be added to the suite for additional accommodation at a surcharge, which makes this suite well-suited for families. The bed features Egyptian cotton linen and various pillow types are available. The bathroom features a separate bath, shower and double basin. Two different sets of amenities and a selection of bath salts are also offered.

Executive RoomThe executive rooms are spacious with modern décor. Each offering natural light and a balcony or terrace with views to the valley and mountains.

Feature RoomEach room is spacious with its own unique features and layout. Each with plenty of natural light and a terrace with views towards the South overlooking the rose gardens and mountains beyond. The well-appointed bathroom features a separate bath, shower and double basin.

Carillon SuiteThis spacious suite offers a lounge and a private terrace overlooking the central courtyard with vies of the dam, vineyards and distant mountains. The bathroom features a separate bath and shower.

Signature RoomEach featuring plenty of natural light, this spacious room offers a terrace.

Guest Reviews

9.2

Excellent

Review Summaries

Location

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel boasts an exceptional location that's perfect for those wanting to explore the area. The hotel overlooks beautiful vineyards and boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains, especially during sunset. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous setting of the hotel while being close enough to the town for convenience. The location is also very close to the airport, making it easily accessible. Many guests have commented on the exceptional service they received along with the amazing views and beautiful scenery. The hotel may be a little old but it is loved by its guests.

Breakfast

Guests have praised the breakfast at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel with many describing it as great and exceptional. Some guests even described the breakfast as being at the highest level with delicious and scrumptious food served. Various options were available with fresh fruit being a popular choice for many. The friendly staff at the hotel are also worth mentioning with excellent service provided during breakfast. The only negative comments regarding the breakfast were that it was basic and lacked variety at times. However, overall, guests would highly recommend the hotel's breakfast to others.

Dinner

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel is a fantastic dining destination in Stellenbosch that offers good value for money. The quality of food and wine is top-notch with delicious and incredibly tasty dishes that shouldn't be missed. Guests raved about their experience at Raphaels restaurant and highly recommend trying the pork belly. Despite the limited menu at some of the restaurants like the Bistro, the food is still good. The breakfast and dinner restaurants are lovely and the restaurant staff are amazing. However, there were some rare cases where the food served was terrible. Guests should also be aware that the main restaurant may sometimes be closed. Nevertheless with its traumhaft (dreamy) atmosphere, vorzüglich (excellent) food and fantastic wine, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel's restaurant is a must-visit restaurant that we would weiterempfehlen (recommend) to anyone visiting Stellenbosch.

Rooms

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel offers a range of comfortable and spacious rooms with beautiful views of the vineyards and lake. Most guests praised the well-lit, clean and tastefully furnished rooms that are equipped with good quality bedding and furniture. Many enjoyed large balconies and spacious bathrooms. Although some rooms were outdated and in need of renovation, they were still comfortable and clean. The bathrooms were especially commendable for their cleanliness and quality of towels and linens. Some guests mentioned minor drawbacks such as the distance from reception or the lack of hand soap in the bathroom, but overall the rooms received positive reviews.

Cleanliness

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel is a property that shines for its cleanliness. The rooms, walkways and property are all well-maintained and nicely presented. Although there were a few guests who mentioned that their rooms were not cleaned to their standard and some complained about dusty and dirty coffee machines, the majority of the reviews express satisfaction with the high level of cleanliness throughout the hotel. Some guests even remarked that the level of cleanliness exceeded their expectations. One observation to note was that the shower floors were slippery when soapy, which could be dangerous. Overall, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel maintains a high level of cleanliness making it a comfortable and inviting place to stay.

Staff

The staff at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel seem to be a highlight of guests' experiences. Multiple reviews praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff with phrases like "outstanding," "exceptional service," and "super friendly" being used. Guests appreciated the kindness of the luggage handlers, restaurant waitstaff and overall atmosphere created by the team. While a few guests had minor issues with certain individuals, the majority found the staff to be welcoming and accommodating. Some guests noted that the service could use some attention to detail, but overall the staff is described as amazing, incredible and brilliant.

Pool

If you're in search of a scenic pool at a wine estate, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel is a top pick. While some guests found the pool area lacking in facilities like cushions and tables, many others enjoyed a relaxing time by the beautiful pool which featured slightly heated water. Although rooms adjacent to the pool could face noise from party groups, the pool itself was well-maintained and labeled by guests as one of the best on their travels with pleasant temperature and adequate size. Don't expect a large poolside setup, but it's perfect for a quick refreshing dip on a sunny day.

5 Star

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel offers a superb and five-star accommodation with basic services. Although some guests mentioned that it lacked the feeling of a five-star hotel, the hotel still received excellent reviews from its guests. Some critics pointed out that the variety of tonics in the gin bar needs improvement and there was no turndown service for the price they paid. However, most of the reviewers cannot wait to return and appreciate the hotel's amenities. Some suggested that a small fitness room would be a nice addition to the already-great facilities that ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel has to offer.

FAQ

Yes, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel.

No, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel.

No, ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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