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    Bonne Esperance

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    #19 of 117 B&Bs / Inns in Stellenbosch
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    17 Van Riebeeck Street | Central Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
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    17 Van Riebeeck Street | Central Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa See on map
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    All reviewsguest housebotanical gardensstudio apartmentb bhomemade biscuitswalking distanceold housesmall pooloff street parkinglovely gardenstellenbosch universityself cateringplunge poolcentre of townrestaurants and barsexcellent breakfastcentral location
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Studio rooms the better option

    Service and comfort are excellent. However, walls are thin and had a bridal party in same house who misbehaved for 2 nights. Rooms in main house super small and in need of upgrade. Will stay again in studio rooms.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Contentment at Bonne Esperanza

    I had advised BE that I would be arriving late.They had the security guard,notes posted on the front door,and an assistant all waitiing for me when I arrived at 7 PM.What more can you ask for? In the morning the receptionist was friendly and helpful...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lovely Place with Very Helpful Staff

    Staff were very helpful before we got there and when we arrived. We needed to arrive and park the car hours before the official check in time as were being picked up for a wine tour, the receptionist was really helpful making a big effort...More

    Thank Violet F
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Short pleasant stay

    We stayed there while attending a wedding on a wine farm.Place was clean and well situated in town.We walked to the city for a bite to eat and few drinks.Well located. Place was safe and secure.Breakfast was minimal but sufficient.Place is a bit old and...More

    Thank Pieter E
    Reviewed 18 March 2018
    One of the original Stellenbosch stately homes

    High light of the stay is the breakfast on the veranda looking out onto the beautiful gardens. Due to being on a road, it is quiet noisy late at night. You have all the rowdy students after their night out coming past on their way...More

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    US$91 - US$203 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    SHIRNINA
    23 December 2016|
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    Response from Bonne_EsperanceGH | Property representative |
    Dear Shirnina, The rate depends on the number of guests and the room type selected. If you send us your dates we can give you a quotation. Kind regards, Michelle
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    "Rooms 14 and 15 are on the top floor overlooking the pool, very peaceful"
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    "There are some downstairs rooms with doors onto the swimming pool area."
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    "Above ground floor"
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    "If you want a quieter room ask for one facing the inside garden and pool area."
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