The Royal Hotel - Riebeek-Kasteel
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Overview
Historic colonial-style hotel in Riebeek-Kasteel, one of the oldest in South Africa, with valley views and a 150-year-old bar
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The Royal Hotel Riebeek-Kasteel offers three in-house restaurants: the Royal Hotel restaurant, the Blue Room for 8-course fine dining, and Kamar Biru Indonesian restaurant. In-house guests have access to the exclusive 7 Course Breakfast Tasting Menu, which requires 48-hour advance booking. The hotel also serves a daily High Tea with scones, butter, cream, cheese, and raspberry jam.
Accommodation & Room Options
The Royal Hotel provides accommodation in a historic colonial-style building with bright, airy rooms fitted with under-floor heating and modern furnishings. Plush beds with white linens are offered in all rooms, each with an en suite bathroom with bath and shower. Room types include Double Rooms, Garden Double Rooms, King Suites with Mountain Views, and Grande Garden King or Twin Rooms.
Wellness & Leisure Activities
The hotel has a Wellness Centre offering massage treatments in the guest's room or in the garden gazebo. Guests can use the outdoor pool with a terrace and panoramic valley views. Cycling, fishing, and hiking are available in the surrounding area known for olives and wine.
Events & Meeting Facilities
The Royal Hotel Riebeek-Kasteel is a professional meeting venue suitable for small and large events. The lush garden provides a backdrop for weddings and events, blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The hotel is a regular host of local events such as the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival and Medfest.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Royal Hotel is located in central Riebeek-Kasteel, near De Oude Kerk Museum and local vineyards like Riebeek Cellars Wine Shop. It is 90 km from Cape Town International Airport. The surrounding Riebeek Valley is known for its olives and wine, with famous vineyards and olive farms within walking distance.
- History: One of the oldest hotels in South Africa, built in the 1860s
- Dining: Three in-house restaurants with 7-course breakfast tasting menu and High Tea
- Rooms: King Suites with mountain views and under-floor heating
- Wellness: Wellness Centre with massage treatments and outdoor pool
- Location: 90 km from Cape Town International Airport, in the heart of Riebeek-Kasteel
- Events: Professional meeting venue with garden wedding backdrop
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
60 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Room size:
25 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
25 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Essential information about The Royal Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 133 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 87.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
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