De Oude Meul Guest House

Arno, Jason and the team went above and beyond to make my visit memorable. The setting is perfect for experiencing Stellenbosch and all that it has to offer.

It is an old building which retains its original character. The rooms are dated, but what we expected, and come with tea/coffee making facilities, heating, WiFi that works even during load-shedding (sometimes slightly slow but perfectly adequate), comfortable beds (but with poor quality linen), plenty of storage space, and a good bathroom with toilet, sink and shower, and plenty of hot water. Breakfast is served in the downstairs coffee shop. It was a bit limited in choice and quantity, but of good quality and served quickly even when there was a good number of locals using the coffee shop. Good coffee and a vast array of drinks and meals are available, especially vegetarian. Arno (the owner) and his staff were always most helpful and went out of their way to respond promptly to questions or special requests. It was a good location for our three night stay in the centre of Stellenbosch and in easy walking distance to many restaurants and local attractions - good when one wants to enjoy the excellent wines of the region and not have to drink and drive. It is very competitively priced and good value.

Jason our host was excellent , helpful and friendly. This review is not about him. The bedroom carpet was filthy. The linen was substandard. The Wi-Fi did not work at all. Even when we reported it wasn’t working. There is an excellent restaurant downstairs but unfortunately the smell that comes up to the room in the early morning is revolting. I am very sad to say that I would not recommend this place even if you are desperate. There are better places to stay for the money!!! This is the first negative review I have given which is disappointing.