Acara Guesthouse & Cottages

Our stay at Acara Guest Cottages in Stellenbosch was absolutely perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Fiona, the host, whose kindness, attentiveness, and thoughtful touches made us feel at home. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and offered wonderful local recommendations for eating and exploring. The gardens are so beautiful and peaceful. We spent the mornings sipping coffee surrounded by flowers, birdsong, and mountain views. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable—spacious, spotlessly clean, and beautifully appointed with everything you could need. The bed was great, and we loved the mix of cottage charm and modern convenience. It’s clear a lot of thought and care goes into maintaining the cottages. Location-wise, it's perfectly situated among stunning wineries, the town of Stellenbosch, and within easy reach of Cape Town and the airport, making day trips and travel logistics incredibly simple. Acara is a gem—peaceful, welcoming, and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

We chose Acara for a one week break to do some wine-tasting and to chill before a luxury rail tour. What a beautiful place Acara is! We decided not to hire a car but to use both the private shuttle service organised by Acara for the airport runs plus Uber for the short runs. This worked perfectly and was cheaper than hiring a car of our own. For meals we had the kitchen in our room for breakfasts but used the restaurant across the road, 96 Winery Road, on multiple occasions for main meals. This was great food, excellent service and half the price of the UK. We stayed in Acara’s Thatched Room, with stunning views over the garden and pool to the Heidelberg mountains one side, and across the fields towards Table Mountain on the other. Always something to see. The room was very clean with an adequately equipped kitchen, modern fridge and aircon. Excellent wifi. The pool was cool but swimmable and the poolside area clean and tidy. We loved the trees and garden area there, also walking to see the horses and birds on site. The vineyard tractor tour, Table Mountain cable car and a day in Stellenbosch were highlights, all easily reached from Acara. Special thanks to our host Fiona, who was always available, full of helpful information and always ready to help. We would definitely recommend Acara.

An amazing setting with magnificent gardens, a lovely pool and a beautiful, clean self-catering room, all exceptionally serviced by a very friendly host, Fiona. Acara Guest Cottages is a great choice for a quiet, relaxing break in the amazing Cape winelands. A fabulous location for exploring Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and their wineries, Muizenberg surf beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. It is also very close to central Cape Town and the airport. Fiona is very knowledgeable of the local area and its surroundings. During our stay, Fiona organised a communal braai, where guests brought their food to cook and enjoy dinner together. It was a wonderful, fun and relaxing evening, giving travellers from many different countries the opportunity to swap stories and taste the traditional koeksisters. Thank you Fiona and Martin for making our stay one of the highlights of our holidays in and around Cape Town.