Spier Hotel & Wine Estate
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa
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Address
R310 Lynedoch Road
Stellenbosch
Cape Winelands
Westen Cape
South Africa
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Spier Hotel & Wine Estate
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Overview
The Village at Spier is located in the scenic Cape Winelands in the greater Stellebosch region the Western Cape, South Africa. The Village at Spier comprises numerous double-storey buildings, which are grouped around a few private courtyards, each providing its own swimming pool and entertainment area. The guest rooms at the Village at Spier are simply, yet elegantly, appointed in traditional country style, which resemble the outdoor living atmosphere amongst the vineyards.
History of Spier in Stellenbosch
The history of the Spier estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is very rich. The settlement of this land dates back to the early Stone Age and today implements from that era are still present across the Spier estate. Towards the end of the 17th century, when the first European settlers reached this particular area of the Cape winelands, the land was already populated by Khoi cattle farmers who migrated seasonally between South Africa’s West Coast and what is today known as Stellenbosch. In the year 1692, the Cape Governor Simon van der Stel granted the farm to a German settler called Arnout Janz. Hans Heinrich Hattingh bought the farm in 1712 who named this estate after his home town Speyer.
In 1993, the South African businessman, Dick Enthoven, bought the Spier estate. Meticulous renovations at Spier have restored the gracious Cape Dutch buildings to their former glory and today the scenic surroundings make the Spier estate an ideal weekend getaway from the bustling city of Cape Town.
Facilities at Spier at Stellenbosch
Facilities which can be found at The Village at Spier include: shopping facilities, jogging trails, tennis courts, De Zalze Golf Course, Cheetah Park, Eagle Encounter Park, horse back riding, Spier Train, wine tastings and wine sales, picnics, a lake, and several restaurants. Boardrooms, a leisure and travel desk, shuttle services, laundry, 24-hour room service, a diverse array of dining options as well as a health and beauty spa are also provided to guests staying at the Spier estate.
Indulge yourself in a variety of massage and holistic treatments including aromatherapy and reflexology at the Health and Beauty Spa at the Spier estate. Take advantage of the facials, manicures, pedicures and other specialized skin care therapy and treatments at the spa located at The Village at Spier Hotel.
The Cheetah Outreach Programme at Spier Village
The Cheetah Park has become a dominant attraction at the Spier Estate. Spier has become home to a group or hand-raised cheetahs which are in the care of the Cheetah Outreach Programme. Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures and even enter the enclosure.
The Cheetah Outreach Programme at the Spier estate assists the Cheetah Conservation Fund in their efforts to ensure the survival of the free-ranging cheetah. This is done through education programmes, which increase the awareness of the declining numbers of free-ranging cheetahs in the wild. Annie Beckhelling founded cheetah Outreach in January 1997 on a hectare of land, which was donated by Spier. The education programme began with two cheetahs Inca (6-year old male) whose role was to greet visitors at Spier and Shadow (1-year old male) who travelled to community events.
Eagle Encounters at Spier Village
Eagle Encounters at the Spier estate, founded in 2001, is a bird of pre rehabilitation, education and conservation centre. The long-term vision of Eagle Encounters at the Spier estate in Stellenbosch lies in the preservation of the eco-environment by protecting bird of prey through the release of prime rehabilitable birds and by creating community awareness. Personal encounters with birds of prey can be experienced at Spier. Eagles, hawks, owls, kites, buzzards and falcons can be observed in flight demonstrations.
De Zalze Golf Course at Spier in Stellenbosch
The Frost Golf Institute at De Zalze Golf Course at the Spier estate in Stellenbosch offers golf lessons to Spier hotel guests. Sam and Zoë, founders of the Frost Golf Institute, form a unique golfing couple each with their own field of specialty at De Zalze Golf Course. Zoë is a professional tour player who has competed on the US LPGA Futures, European, Asian and South African Tours. Zoë played collegiate golf in the US where she won two individual national titles, was Rolex Collegiate Player of the year and made the All American Scholar Athlete Team. Sam on the other hand grew up in a golfing family with older brother David winning sixteen tournaments on the US PGA Tour. Sam coached professional golfers on the US PGA, European, Asian and South African Tours; where amongst the players were Retief Goosen, Steve Ballesteros, Arjun Atwal, Andrew McLardy and many others.
The Health and Beauty Spa at the Spier Wine Estate
Guests can choose from different health and spa treatments while staying at Spier which include the Swedish Massage, Back Neck and Shoulder Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Aromaflex as well as Skin care therapy such as hydrating treatments, anti aging treatments and deep cleanse treatments.
Room Types
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The hotel's 155 rooms are situated in village-style buildings. The buildings are grouped around six private courtyards. Each courtyard at the Spier Hotel features its own swimming pool and are connected by gardens and walkways.
The design of the hotel is predominantly influenced by the architecture of the buildings in the older part of Cape Town, known as the Bo-Kaap and that of Mediterranean villages where pedestrians have right of way.
The Standard rooms at Spier are spacious, 60 m², with large comfortable beds that invite guests to relax and enjoy the quiet country atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully but simply appointed, with quality as the key to the décor.
Every room includes artworks from the Spier Collection, giving each a touch of individuality. The en suite bathrooms incorporate a large bath and a separate shower. Each room has its own TV with satellite channels to choose from and a shaded outdoor patio where guests can unwind with a glass of wine.
Hotel room amenities:
- Individually controlled air conditioners
- Ceiling fans
- Remote-controlled satellite TV
- Electronic door locks
- Hairdryer and shaver outlet 220/110 volts
- Executive writing desk
- tea and coffee station making facilities
- In-room safes
- Separate shower and bath
- Double vanity
- Special toy boxes available for children
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1000.00
Double Room: R1000.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
Subject to seasonal variations and availability, ingredients may include organic fruit and vegetables, hand-picked herbs from the own gardens, as well as free range eggs. All fish served is graded as the most sustainable choices by the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative. The Spier Hotel’s restaurant offers elegant a la carte dining. It is open for breakfast daily as well as for dinner.
Eight at Spier Restaurant is a farm-to-table eating experience. Like its name, the restaurant is an ex
The produce used at Eight is either grown on the farm or sourced from nearby farmers. Natural and organic ingredients are preferred and combined to create nourishing, healthy, and delicious food, which diners can enjoy in a beautiful setting along the banks of the Eerste River.
Eight is the manifestation of the belief that a restaurant can be a catalyst for social and environmental change while still offering fabulous food. At the popular wine bar and terrace, guests may enjoy the award-winning wines, healthy light lunches and bar snacks.
Address: R310 Lynedoch Road, Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, Westen Cape, South Africa
Moyo at Spier is a unique destination for a sophisticated African experience. The 1 500 seater restaurant offers lively outdoor entertainment, bringing the taste of Africa to visitors’ tree-top table or stylish tent. At one of the entrances of the restaurant, moyo’s shop offers a range of moyo-made products, from meticulously crafted mosaic table tops to sophisticated African art and craft.
Address: R310 Lynedoch Road, Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands, Westen Cape, South Africa
Spa
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The boutique spa run by international experts, Camelot, is located at the Spier Hotel. Spa therapies have been specifically selected to counter the pressures and demands placed on the body by the strain of urban living.
With a focus on impeccable quality and holistic health, the spa at Spier offers a new generation of therapies based on natural plant and spa marine technology.
Activities
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Spier was established in 1692, and as such has a colourful history. The Heritage Walk combines a beautiful stroll through nature with some interesting facts about Spier's heritage. This includes the wine farm’s cultural history, such as the 1822 Manor House and South Africa's oldest dated wine cellar.
There are also some interesting facts about Spier’s natural and social heritage and information on some of our related projects. One example is the wastewater treatment plant which combines nature, art and technology, creating a space of cleansing and healing for one of the most precious resources.
The walk is circular, free of charge, and meanders through Spier's magnificent protea garden and the avenue of indigenous coral trees. For the more adventurous, there are two callout points which add about 1 hour onto the walk. The walk is approx 1.5 hours but guests have the choice to end at any time.
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Almost 300 hectares of the Spier farm is being managed under biodynamic agricultural practices. Pasture-reared beef and chicken, pastured eggs, some wine grapes and vegetables are the currently in production, with provision being made for olives, artichokes, nectarines and almond trees.
Biodynamic techniques recognise that plant life is intimately connected to the life of the soil—that the soil itself is alive and vital, and the degree of vitality has a direct bearing on the health of the crops, which in turn brings health to those who consume the produce. Biodynamics therefore works to improve the fertility of the soil using a closed-loop approach.
In addition to sharing principles, methods and techniques with organic farming, biodynamic agriculture acknowledges that the plant’s growth is also affected by planetary influences like the waxing and the waning of the moon and other forces in nature.
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The boutique spa run by international experts, Camelot, is located at the Spier Hotel. Spa therapies have been specifically selected to counter the pressures and demands placed on the body by the strain of urban living.
With a focus on impeccable quality and holistic health, the spa at Spier offers a new generation of therapies based on natural plant and spa marine technology.
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The craft market and craft shop at the Spier Hotel in Stellenbosch are projects of the Spier Craft Development Programme.
Together they promote the work of more than 90 different craft enterprises, the majority of them previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa.
Products at both venues are selected on the basis of quality and variety and the bulk of income from any purchase goes back to the craft producer. The hotel shop, in particular, showcases pieces which reflect vibrant contemporary aesthetic and special commissions are undertaken on request.
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Fringe Arts is an arts projects company that sells art through versatile concepts in which it collaborates with integrity with artists and clients in a way that makes business sense.
The Fringe Arts journey which began as a pop-up at the Spier Contemporary 2010 in March has, nine months later, evolved into a collaboration with the Spier Farm to form a gallery. As a collective, The Fringe Arts features work from jewellery and bags to clothing and ceramics by over 70 South African artists and designers.
As well as working with fine artists such as Dale Yudelman and Frank van Reenen, The Fringe Arts, in collaboration with Warren Editions and Artthrob, offers limited edition fine art prints by established and emerging South Africa artists.
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Cheetah Outreach at the Spier Hotel & Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, promotes the cause of the endangered African cheetah by introducing captive-born, hand-raised cheetahs not suitable for re-release as ambassadors to increase awareness,educate people and raise funds in South Africa. The beneficiary of these efforts is the cheetah through the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).
Visitors to Spier can engage with the cheetahs at their facility on the estate. Cheetah Outreach also takes the tame cats to schools and into the townships, providing what is often the only opportunity for poor communities to see a wild animal. Spier supports Cheetah Outreach by donating land, water and electricity for its facilities on the estate.
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Eagle Encounters at Spier, Stellenbosch, is a bird-of-prey rehabilitation, conservation, education and eco-tourism project. The Eagle Encournter centre receives birds that have been injured, poisoned or illegally removed from their nests, and works towards re-releasing healthy, fit, successfully hunting and able-breeding raptors into the wild.
A self-funded, non-profit organisation, Eagle Encounters’ core function is the rehabilitation of birds of prey. Guests to Spier are invited to ‘hold’ tame birds, as well as participate in the daily flying display.
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Conferences / Events
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The Spier Conference Centre includes the auditorium that seats 430 people and three breakaway rooms, which can be used separately, or combined to seat 250 people.
Conference rooms are adjacent to the Eerste River and provide views of the Helderberg mountains. Beautifully decorated public areas are furnished with antiques and contemporary South African art from the Spier Collection. In winter, delegates can relax around fireplaces, and in summer, chill on the cool, shaded terrace.
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The 1822 historic Manor House at Spier, Stellenbosch, and its adjacent oak-shaded courtyard is ideal for top management getaways where teams can strategise in an intimate environment. At the historic and elegant Manor House three different meeting rooms are available.
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The elegant boardroom at the Spier Hotel & Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is a convenient meeting space for business guests at the hotel, or groups requiring a smaller meeting facility. The boardroom can seat up to 12 delegates, and includes an outdoor lounge area.
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There are three meeting rooms adjacent to the Spier Amphitheatre. These intimate venues are completely private with no public access. They feature their own facilities. The conference and meeting venues at Spier are ideal as breakaway rooms, or for smaller gatherings.
Meeting Room 1 can seat 40 people banqueting style, or 30 school room style. Meeting Room 2 and 3 are equal in size, seating 20 people banqueting style,or 15 school room style.
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The bomas on the South bank of the Eerste River are an ex
Five separate spaces of varying sizes were built from materials naturally occurring on the estate. They are made from adobe bricks using a combination of clay, sand and straw, as well as wood generated from our invasive alien clearing programme. A system of screens made from local reeds fold back so that delegates can either be sheltered, or the space can be opened to the views of the river and mountains.
Facilities
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- 24 hour room service / in room dining
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Concierge services
- Housekeeping service
- Internet connection
- Kid's entertainment
- Laundry services
- Massage treatments
- Porters
- Tours & Transfers on Request
- Wake-up call
- Wellness & Beauty treatments
Location
Useful Links
Accreditations
- The Spier Hotel near Stellenbosch in the magnificent Cape Winelands was one of the first hotels in South Africa to be awarded the Fair Trade in Tourism SA accreditation in 2004.
- In 2007, Spier won a Condé Nast Traveler World Saver Award, receiving third place in the overall destination category, and an honourable mention in the HIV/AIDS category.
- The four Spier Hotel has also recently won a Gold at the Virgin Holidays Partners in Sustainability Award.
