--- title: "Penelope's Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch | StayVersus" description: "Penelope's Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch: rated 9.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/penelope-s-stellenbosch-stellenbosch/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Guesthouse · ★★★★ # Penelope's Stellenbosch Jamestown, Stellenbosch, South Africa 9.5 · Exceptional 16 reviews · #10 #10 of 45 in Stellenbosch · 2.5 Location score ## About Penelope's Stellenbosch Penelope's Stellenbosch is a guesthouse in Jamestown, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 16 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.8 km from the centre of Stellenbosch. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 23 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 4 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 2010 - **Last renovated:** 2012 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 0 21 Speciosa Street [penelopesguesthouse.com](http://www.penelopesguesthouse.com/) ## How Penelope's Stellenbosch scores Better rated than 78% of hotels in Stellenbosch - Guest rating **9.5** - Location **2.5** - Facilities **5.8** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **1.5** Stellenbosch average ## Amenities Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Bar ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.5**/10 - **Walk grade:** **19**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT)23 km52 min drive
Distance to the centreStellenbosch2.8 km6 min drive
## Penelope's Stellenbosch: in detail Penelope's Stellenbosch provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Penelope's Stellenbosch have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Penelope's Stellenbosch as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Penelope's Stellenbosch. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. ### Compare ## Compare Penelope's Stellenbosch with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Penelope's Stellenbosch has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 16 reviews, which is better than 78% of rated hotels in Stellenbosch. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Penelope's Stellenbosch? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Does Penelope's Stellenbosch include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does Penelope's Stellenbosch have a pool? Yes, Penelope's Stellenbosch has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at Penelope's Stellenbosch? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Penelope's Stellenbosch from the airport? The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 23 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Penelope's Stellenbosch have? Penelope's Stellenbosch has 4 rooms on 2 floors. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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