De Zalze Lodge

South Africa , W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route
STELLENBOSCH, R44 (Strand Road), Techno Park Turn-Off
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75 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

John

Couteus staff!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

stephen

yes

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

MICHAEL

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Stephen

Room clean, bed comfortable and staff friendly.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Lottie

Our second time here. All the staff are so friendly. Food at Kleine Zalze is sublime. Just sensational.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

shamima

Lovely lovely staff, grounds are peaceful and pool was perfect in hot weather. Room was clean, comfortable and functional if a little dated. Breakfast, which was included was standard offerings of fruit, toast, muesli and yogurts. The cooked breakfast which one ordered was substantial and well made.
Quiet an relaxing stay over-all

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Renee

Resort staff went above and beyond as far as even taking us to our breakfast in a golf cart as well as being super friendly & we also felt safe. It was gated and very central location only five minutes to the town. clean scenic, peaceful highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Avril

Vineyards beautiful Mountain View's stunning.
Rooms we're really not cleaned
Breakfast disappointing

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Carolyn

Lovely hotel with friendly staff and good security in a beautiful location. Rooms slightly dated and not as many in-resort amenities (no restaurant/gym) as you’d expect so better for a shorter stay. Also charge R500 per hour for late check out making it cheaper to pay for a whole extra nights stay than a late afternoon check out for an evening flight which felt strange. Overall would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Natasha

The rooms were clean, the pool was sublime, the facilities had complete kitchen and fridge as well as washer and dishwasher. We booked a superior room and they had prepared the sofa bed for our child too. The breakfast was amazing as well as security was top notch. I wished we had known about the wine tasting as that would have been perfect if we didn’t have to venture out to Franschoek or other parts of Stellenbosch. Also the views of the mountains and golf course was just breathtaking. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Verified traveler

We really enjoyed our stay at De Zalze Lodge, the housekeeping was top notch, the facilities were great, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly and kind. We chose a superior room where the amenities included in the room were of high quality and the space was just perfect for a little family. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Hendrik

The whole setup room breakfast service friendliness plus amazing golf course and clubhouse. Can’t go wrong there if a golfer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Beautiful setting, golfer heave, wine lovers parad

Lodge set in vineyards and working winery with tasting room and a complimentary wine tasting. Just on the outskirts of Stellenbosch which is a short Uber journey away. The lodge also overlooks the adjoining golf course where meals can be taken if desired. Onsite restaurant for breakfast and lunch or excellent self catering facilities. Also a lovely pool. Clean and comfortable bedroom. There is a new restaurant being built (with no noise from the site) which will soon make the experience even better. The staff are all wonderful, friendly and helpful and security is excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Andrew

Excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Charlotte

Faultless. Utterly, faultless.

Faultless, absolutely faultless. From the friendliest reception check in, to the wine tasting and lunch we had whilst waiting for our room. From contacting the reception team about a buggy up to the golf club house for dinner. Every aspect is covered. The location speaks for itself, in a tranquil valley, we had 48 hours of bliss. The food in the Kleine Zalze restaurant is some of the finest I’ve ever eaten in South Africa. Thank you for making our stay so lovely.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Adebola

Perfect stay

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Mel

Staff very friendly and helpful. The ‘resort’ is currently building a new clubhouse etc so it’ll soon have improved facilities.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Sarah E

We didn’t have a car so we had to Uber. Our driver was Proper, very kind soft spoken.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Lauren

Amazing staff from check in to wine tasting. Would definitely go back because of the staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2023

Joan

What a beautiful place. Staff so friendly. We ate in the golf club every night. Lovely atmosphere nice walk round the area and sage

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2023

Nombasa

Rheutech Radar

The stay was amazing, the coloured gentleman at reception on check in was very professional and kind

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2021

Mark

Stay was absolutely fantastic. Food service room everything was good

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2021

Abel

The atmosphere was amazing.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2021

James

De Zalze weekend trip

Fantastic venue, centrally located for wine tasting, golf club and superb restaurant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2021

Lourens Francois

Beautiful place with great service and friendly staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2019

Ingenthra

Disappointed

Very disappointing, Good wine without service is bad

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2019

David

we will be back

return visit.
good as before.
great staff especially in restaurant.
food excellent.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Everything you need

Great location and service, stunning view with top amenities around. The room are ready for an upgrade though.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2018

SAnne

Lovely property. Big comfortable rooms, and nice bathrooms Didn’t seem to be any phones in the room to call reception so had to use mobile to call the hotel.

Good breakfast although buffet selection could be better. Staff very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

perfect stay

De Zalze Golf and Wine estate is absolutely beautiful. Located in a safe and pretty location and with a great golf course. All staff really friendly. Best restaurant \"terroire\" right next door. It was perfect and I would go anytime again. The only down side was the non-working wifi in the room - but was available in the lobby.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel near stellenbosch. Beautiful infinity pool and views towards the mountains

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

Grant

Brilliant experience for my daughter and her partner. The hotel did everything they could to make it a memorable stay. Thank you!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Stay+Taste

The stay was great and the wine tasting you get for your stay makes it even better!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2018

Danielle

The food at the restaurant was on the pricey side - but that is to be expected since it's more posh than the on-site buffet style restaurant. The service is amazing - the staff friendly - and it has some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. Free bikes to borrow to ride on the paths through the vineyard. Oh yeah, and the wine ain't bad either ;)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2018

Stephen

Overall a good experience, staff are very friendly, rooms are nice and big and surrounding area on Klein de Zalze gave great. Wine tasting was a good experience with some real nice wines. If you get a chance it is highly recommend to have dinner at their Terroir Restaurant, reservation required. Will definitely revisit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2017

Robert

Stay for the view

Clean, rooms a little small, bathroom fan sounded like a 747 engine. Beautiful area though and quite peaceful.

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2017

Wendy

Lovely spit for golf and wine

Comfortable rooms, spacious. Quite a bit of noise around reception area 6am ish. No restaurants were open during our stay. Good golf and wine tasting however,

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2017

Sue

One night stay in the Winelands

We checked in for a one night stay with no problems and were directed to the room. No portage though, it would have been nice to have as we found that we had stairs to negate and we are not as young or as agile as we used to be. The room and bathroom was large and the bed comfortable. Had to call reception about a Guest folder and to find out about WiFi. I was told that they are in the throws of refurbishment and that was why there was no folder. I was delivered to us. I think Katrina had forgotten to mention that along with the complimentary wine tasting (which we were unfortunately too tired to attend) that the WiFi code was in the same envelope. We would have liked to have had a map of the property in the folder and a menu for both room service and the Terrior Restaurant. I had to go on line to find out the menu and the exorbitant prices for this restaurants. A disappointment as it would have been so much easier not to have got back in the car to go and eat.
I did see that the carpet was stained and I hope they are going the wood floor route with rugs as it would be easier cleaning.
We loved the complimentary bottle of wine. On the whole a good place to stay. Be prepared for a lengthy gate check in and OUT! This needs to be quicker.
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Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2016

Tarryn

The lodge does need some tlc.
My shower attachment did not work
The bathroom had dirty walls

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

WONDERFUL STAY!

From the minute we checked in to when we left the staff couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. My mom had just been in for a heart op and we were staying there for her recovery before flying home. The staff were amazing from Erica at the reception to Paddington at the Restaurant. The lodge is on the most beautiful golf and wine estate with breathtaking views of the mountains. We stayed in the 2 bedded suite which was very spacious and ideal for us. We loved the fireplace on cold nights. All in all I highly recommend staying there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Christine

Superb setting

Excellent setting; very professional staff from Reception to the Restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2016

Anna

Upgraded to luxury room :-)

Even before we realized that our room was upgraded, we were so impressed by the staff’s friendliness as we accessed the estate. From the security staff, to the car guard helping us in the right direction, to Letitia at reception – everyone were most welcoming, professional, and looked genuinely happy to see the new guests.

Upon approaching the estate I was instantly blown away by the natural beauty and the magnificent upkeep of the grounds. As we slowly made our way through the vineyard to reception, we were blown away by the magnificent vineyard (even though we were there out-of-season).

The check-in process was very professional and quick, and moments later we found ourselves in our huge superior room overlooking the estate from our balcony, and the vineyard from our front door. We received a fee bottle of wine in our room, free wifi and a free wine tasting voucher as well, which was unexpected and very welcome.

The room was beautifully furnished, and the fireplace made for a truly magical experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2016

Verified traveler

Once again in Stellenbosch

Was disappointed that according to reception, none of the 1-bedroom apartments have fireplaces, in contrast to photos advertising the 1-bedroom apartments with fireplaces - on the hotel's own website and also on other hotel booking websites.

Limited digital TV, but then fast free wifi, so bring a HMDI cable and connect the large TV to your laptop to watch online shows.

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2016

Mannfred

Very short stay but very nice restaurant over looks a golf coarse

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2016

Andre

Below expectations

The room had the feeling that you are sleeping in a dungeon as the bathroom had also no natural light. The King size bedlinnen were made up with 3 single sheets. The breakfast was not up to standard. Coffee cold and you wait forever for a poached egg to arrive. Servic can also improve.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

The staff were extremely helpful and made the stay very pleasant. The room was clean and the located on the golf course so in a good location. The room was small and not very well furnished. Not somewhere you would want to be in for very long but it was clean and functional. The pool is very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2016

Michael

De Zalze Lodges

If you can try not to stay in one of the rooms that face back towards the vineyard but rather choose one which overlooks the golf course. We felt the room was quite pokey for the price and our experience wasn't improved by the fact that the aircon didn't work properly and we had two disrupted nights sleep as we were too hot - of our four nights stay we spent the other two nights in luxury suites with functioning aircon so the positive aspect was that they did all they could to sort things out hence high rating for the staff. If you want to eat in the on-site Terroir restaurant make sure you book well in advance!

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2015

tracey

Return to Kleine Zalze

we had a good stay. The superior double room was spacious and comfortable.The tea and coffee in the pom was great - would have loved a rusk to accompany that. Have had 3 stays there now and would return again. Thank you.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2015

Graham

kleine zalze golf break.

Was pleasantly surprised by location to golf course and quality of room. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves wine and golf.Would advise car rental to explore the local area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2015

Lazarus

Home away from home!

We felt welcome from the time we arrived. Very friendly,serene and beautiful place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Vaughan

Fantastic.

Exceptional customer service from the team at Kleine Zelza. We were welcomed by a team of high professional and genuinely friendly staff who took the time to welcome us as a newly married couple. I can't fault it. Most impressed by the packed breakfast we were given the night before a very early check out to take with is the next morning. Surroundings were exquisite And tranquil. Highly recommended.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Nov 2014

Was expecting more...

Nice hotel, but not exceptional. Rooms could do with a bit more warmth in terms of how they are decorated. Front office staff mostly helpful. Terroir is a great restaurant that is close by, which made our stay worthwhile - but that would be the only reason to consider staying there.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2014

mike

Great location

Wifi kept crashing
No hot water in shower
Waited 30 minutes to get table for breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2014

R Fuller

Location excellent for regional conferences, magnificent setting !

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2014

Oliver Krantz

Great location to wine, dine and stay in a hotel

They offer free wine tasting at the Klein Salze cellars right across from teh hotel and also have a great restaurant, its really a great combination. Booking online you can save R300 on the rate when you call for a booking.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Great wine

Wine tasting was excellent. The Chenin Blanc was outstanding a five star award winner. Breakfast was truly outstanding and the staff very friendly

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2014

Eric & Aletta

Very nice

A very special stay in the wine lands. Very nice hotel when visiting Stellenbosch. Rooms and restaurant excellent. Only bad thing was the bathtub stopper that was unable to close.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2014

willie

Excellent service, value for money, great views

Tranqual and just fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2013

Verified traveler

Beautiful place to stay!

Amazing view at the infinity pool. Beautiful winery area with a delicious buffet for breakfast included in the cost. Free wine available in the room and highly recommended restaurant beside the lodge. Definitely recommend it!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2013

Pierre Pieterse

Excellent

We had a fantastic stay!!

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2013

Keen traveller

Peaceful escape

This was our second stay at Kleine Zalze Lodge. We enjoyed the tranquil surroundings and the breakfast was 5 star, as expected. I would like to mention the friendliness of the staff, at reception as well as in the restaurant. We were very happy with the room and enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting at the cellar - a nice touch!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2013

Anri Du Toit

Beautiful Lodge on a Wine Estate

Excellent! The most friendly hotel staff you can imagine. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The rooms were spectacular and the views over the Wine Estate & Golf Course were picture-perfect! Will definitely return again and again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2013

Alison

Beautiful retreat

Perfect place to relax for a few days in one of the most beautiful parts of the world

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2013

Mothupi

Relax and enjoy nature

I wanted an hotel which is in the countryside, and I got one. The staff at reception and in the restaurant were all friendly and helpful. They answered all the questions we posed about the environment, places of interest, the meals and the drinks. I enjoyed the winetasting available to hotel guests.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2013

Retha

Lovely location

Although we only stayed for one night, this Hotel is a winner! Stunning location in the winelands of South Africa.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2013

Russ

Smokers' cough

My wife and I spent a night at the hotel recently, and although the location is lovely nestled between a vineyard and a golf course, with beautiful mountain views, our room was very dark with only one small window located under the terrace of the room above, and it reeked of stale cigarette smoke. We asked to be moved to another room but were told that the hotel was fully booked. We literally slept with our door open to try move air around so we could get some sleep. Very disappointing, although the common areas of the hotel seemed clean.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2012

Charlene

Good location, gorgeous setting

The beauty of this lodge is its surroundings...gorgeous. I would recommend this place but note two things that may of concern to some guests: the gym is not a good one at all..equipment is a bit old and I do not think it is maintained. That being said, the grounds are perfect for running or walking. Also, the footpaths are very dark in night and not well lit so although the restaurant is very near you need a torch light to guide your way.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

PRISCILI

Perfeito!!!queria ter ficado mais tempo!a piscina deveria ser aauecida ja q la faz frio

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Carl

Personalens bemötande i receptionen vid inchekningen var dåligt!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Andreas

Nice large room, nice view to golfcourse and pool. Great breakfast. Only downside: check out time 10am. We had a T-Time to play golf at 12.10 and had to kill time outside of the room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2026

Maria

O local é extremamente bonito e agradavel. Uma pena a piscina nao ser aquecida.
Cafe da manha bom.
Quarto amplo.
Chuveiro ruim... mas o que mais nos incomodoufoi o fato do check-in so poder ser feito as 15h. E detalhe... o check-out tem que ser as 10h. O local fica 10 min do centro de Stellenbosh

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Luiz

Tudo impecável.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Claudia

Sehr schönes Gut, toll gestaltete Häuschen mit viel Platz und guter Ausstattung.
Restaurant mit tollem Blick.