Southern Sun de Wagen
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Is Southern Sun de Wagen good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: rose and champagne; fireplace suites; honesty bar. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“De Wagen's Stellenbosch countryside calm”
Southern Sun de Wagen is a beautiful, secluded-feeling Stellenbosch hotel — wonderful decor and landscaping, world-class comfortable rooms, a luxurious suite option with a cosy fireplace and white sheets, a great pool area, a loved honesty bar, outstanding meals at De Volkskombuis, a welcoming professional team, and a surprise rose and champagne greeting that exceeded expectations. It sits central yet countryside-quiet — perfect for visiting university students' families — and a hundred percent recommended by guests.
- Rooms
- World-class, beautifully decorated and comfortable guest rooms.
- Service
- Welcoming, professional and friendly staff throughout.
- Location
- Central yet secluded in Stellenbosch town itself.
- Food
- Outstanding meals at the De Volkskombuis restaurant.
- Facilities
- A pool area plus a popular honesty bar.
- Rose and champagne
- Fireplace suites
- Honesty bar
- Landscaped grounds
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking
Best forCouplesUniversity visitsRelaxation
How it compares
Southern Sun de Wagen ranks #5 of 13 hotels Staylist lists in Stellenbosch and #3 of 7 4-star hotels there. At about $172 a night it is priced in line with 4-star hotels in Stellenbosch (median $177). The closest listed alternative is Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa Stellenbosch, 300 m away (score 5.3).
About the hotel
- Address
- Aan-de-Wagenweg, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 2021
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.7 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (23.54 km) · Train Station: Stellenbosch Station (0.82 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa Stellenbosch300 m · 5.3 · $95
- Oude Werf Hotel1 km · 7.5 · $195
- Evergreen Manor and Spa1.6 km · 6.7 · $142
- Wink Aparthotel Quiver Tree1.8 km · 6.5 · $162
- Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre3.1 km · 6.4 · $165
Amenities
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Fax/copying service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Tour and ticket booking service
- VIP check-in service
- Afrikaans
- Room service
- No smoking in public areas
- Garden
- Smoking area
- Beauty and makeup
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service (on-site)
- Ironing service
- Clothes steamer
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Southern Sun de Wagen?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Southern Sun de Wagen have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Southern Sun de Wagen?
- Yes: parking.
- How far is Southern Sun de Wagen from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 23.54 km away.
- How far is Southern Sun de Wagen from the centre of Stellenbosch?
- About 0.7 km.
- Is Southern Sun de Wagen suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.