De Doornkraal Vinotel
A collection of restored buildings – built circa 1746. Featuring elegant interiors, well-appointed dining areas, walled gardens and a swimming pool – set in a tranquil country homestead.
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Experience charming countryside hospitality in South Africa
De Doornkraal Vinotel is a four-star, family owned hotel in Riversdale, the first Garden Route town when travelling from Cape Town and a proud multiple national and regional winner of the prestigious Lilizela Tourism Award.
We are committed to providing service excellence and ensuring that our guests feel that they are at home whilst away from home.
Enjoy a memorable stay in De Doornkraal’s luxurious en-suite rooms
Our splendid facilities and service will ensure that your stay with us is a comfortable one. You have a choice of luxury or standard en suite rooms with private entrances, as well as two cottages with private lounges located on our wine estate. Enjoy a drink served by our attentive team in the wine garden, private lounges or by the pool. Interior Design by Adriaan Lochner.
Award-winning Syrah Wines
The 150 year-old single block Shiraz vineyard, Aan’t Vette Wine Estate adjacent to De Doornkraal Vinotel still produces grapes and we make our own Aan't Vette award-winning Syrah wines! Don’t miss the opportunity to taste our award-winning wines at Aan’t Vette Country Kitchen, De Doornkraal Vinotel. You can also book a wine pairing experience where our kitchen will prepare bite sized food portions to accompany various of our Aan’t Vette Syrah vintages.
E-mail info@dedoornkraal.com | Tel: 028 713 3838.
Wine tastings and wine pairings are by appointment only.
Awards
The Team’s Proud Accomplishments
4x Winner
2x Winner
2x Winner
The owners have also been recognised by The Simon van der Stel Foundation for their contribution toward the conservation of our architectural heritage.
