De Doornkraal Vinotel - Riversdale

4-star family-owned vinotel on the Garden Route with award-winning wines

Accommodations

De Doornkraal Vinotel offers luxury and standard en-suite rooms, all with private entrances and garden or mountain views. The property includes family rooms and a two-bedroom cottage with a view of the pond and gardens. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi, secure parking, and an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, Aan't Vette Country Kitchen, serves dinner and breakfast using fresh local ingredients from the Cape countryside. The breakfast buffet includes fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice, while dinner offers options such as lamb shank and fresh vegetables. Special diet menus (vegetarian and dairy-free) are available upon request.

Winery & Wine Tasting

De Doornkraal Vinotel operates its own vineyard and produces award-winning Syrah wines on-site. Guests can book a wine tasting in the tasting room and take a guided tour of the historic vineyard. The property has won multiple Lilizela Tourism Awards for its wine and hospitality.

Leisure & Grounds

The vinotel sits on the banks of the Vette River with a lush garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and a sun terrace with loungers. Secure parking is free, and the property provides pool/beach towels for guests. Hiking trails and local attractions such as the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve are within easy reach.

Business & Location

Two fully equipped conference and functions centers are available for meetings and events at De Doornkraal Vinotel. The property is located 100 km from George Airport and offers easy access to the Riversdale Golf Course and the Julius Gordon Africana Centre. Business travelers can request packed lunches and use the meeting/banquet facilities.

• Awards: Multiple Lilizela Tourism Award winner
• Winery: On-site vineyard with award-winning Syrah
• Rooms: Luxury rooms with private entrances
• Dining: Aan't Vette Country Kitchen with local fare
• Facilities: Two conference centers, outdoor pool
• Location: On the Vette River near hiking trails