Spier Hotel is the ultimate Winelands getaway for warm and welcoming hospitality, great food and wine, a massive modern art collection, and loads of leisure activities including picnics for the entire family. Start planning now for quick breaks over the kids school holidays, a solo spoil, or retreat for a cute couple’s escape.
When it comes to accommodation in the Cape Winelands, Spier Hotel has fine-tuned their experience to something unique that’s more geared towards comfort and sensory. Whether that’s through a wander around the gorgeous walking trails or dinner in the restaurant adorned with the best of South African art right now.
So what can you expect? Eighty luxe rooms and suites spread in synergy with nature. Think views of the quietly flowing Eerste River or rooms clustered around six courtyards. Choose between five light and airy options, from intimate rooms for a couples getaway to family-friendly rooms or suites that can accommodate kids.
Interiors follow a timeless elegance aesthetic with a faint rustic mood and modern elements. Cosy up after dark with a bottle of red next to the wood fireplace. The extra-large linen-covered bed says comfort, while the fireplaces in all spaces tempt an opportunity to cosy up after dark with a bottle of red.
Spier’s affinity and investment in the South African art industry come to the fore through carefully decorated wall art made by local artists in each room.
Things to do at Spier Hotel
Spier’s Winemaker’s Dinner
Your hosts for this pop-up dining event are Spier Cellar Master Johan Jordaan and a specialist winemaker from his team who shares tales from the cellar and reflects on their unique winemaking styles. Guests are welcome to connect with the winemakers and chat about all things wine-related and their deep passion for crafting some of the most sustainable and award-winning vintages.
Spier’s Winemaker Dinner is hosted in the beautifully restored Manor House with a contemporary art collection and includes a flavourful 4-course meal. Each dish is perfectly paired with Spier’s acclaimed wines under the guidance of Michelin-starred chef and Great British Menu contestant Phil Carmichael. Carmichael goes the extra mile to curate a sensory journey anchored in fresh, local produce while delivering world-class creativity on a plate.
Seats are limited to a communal long table seating 22 guests to ensure an intimate and personalised experience.
Cost: From R695pp to R850pp. Included is a welcoming glass of the farm’s own Cap Classique and a four-course meal expertly paired with Spier wines. Book via email info@spier.co.za
When: Friday, 2 February 2024 from 6pm
Where: The Manor House at Spier Wine Farm, R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Let kids explore the Kids Clubhouse with supervised play sessions and activities
Keen on some me-time at the wine-tasting centre, spa or lunch while with the family? Drop the kids off at the Kids Clubhouse, Spier’s concept childcare service offered complimentary to hotel guests and open for children aged 3 to 12. Parents can relax, knowing their children are being thoughtfully looked after.
The Clubhouse host a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including crafts, baking sessions, farm walks and storytime. See their timetable here.
Cost: Complimentary for Spier Hotel guests
When: Daily, from 8am to 5pm. See daily schedule here
Where: The Clubhouse, Spier Wine Farm R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Take in beautiful landscape scenery on a guided Segway tour
The Segway experience at Spier is a fun way for the entire family to explore the beautiful Winelands landscape at the farm. All guests get a quick tutorial or refresher on how to operate the two-wheeled personal transporters before venturing slowly on a guided tour by one of the instructors.
Glide through the vineyards and River Garden and other scenic spots such as the yin-yang water recycling and re-energising plant.
Cost: From R350pp to R750pp, see here
When: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 3:30pm weather permitting
Where: Segway Tours, Spier Wine Farm R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Learn more about endangered birds of prey at Eagle Encounters
Eagle Encounters is an eco-tourism, bird of prey educational centre that rehabilitates birds that have been injured, poisoned, abused and hand-reared, and prioritises release as soon as possible. Only hand-reared birds are retained for educational purposes.
The experience offers a variety of attractions such as daily interactive falconry flying shows, personal encounters and private viewings with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, kites, buzzards, snakes and lizards.
Cost: R100pp for adults, R75pp for kids
When: Daily
Where: Eagle Encounters, Spier Wine Farm R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Website: spier.co.za
Email: info@spier.co.za
Tel: 021 809 1100
Instagram: @spierwinefarm
Facebook: @spierwinefarm
