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Lumley's Place Guest House

★★★★ 5 Lumley Avenue, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7681, Stellenbosch, ZA

8.4 guest rating· 5 reviews

About this hotel

Recreational Opportunities

Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool and rent bicycles for exploration.

Hospitality and Services

Indulge in complimentary local cuisine breakfast and unwind at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Quality

Benefit from amenities like a computer station, express check-out, and quality graded rooms by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

Take advantage of all this and book your stay at Lumley's Place Guest House today!

Rooms & rates

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Standard Double Room (Kliphuis)

Sleeps 2

  • Desk
  • Low-height desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning

<p><strong>1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Views of the mountains and courtyard</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height desk</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room (Die Peerboom)

Sleeps 2

  • Desk
  • Low-height desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning

<p><strong>1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Views of the valley and mountains</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, safe, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height desk</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room (Blue Gecko)

Sleeps 2

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Views of the mountains and garden</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - A pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair-width doorways</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Standard Single Room (Silvermine)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m²

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>161-sq-foot room, furnished patio with courtyard views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, and free tea bags/instant coffee</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Casino nearby
  • Coin laundry on site
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  • Computer station
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Water dispenser

Location

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5 Lumley Avenue, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7681, Stellenbosch, ZA

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.45 reviews

+ Friendly, welcoming hosts and attentive staff+ Excellent, scenic and peaceful location+ Very good and varied breakfasts+ Spacious accommodation for many guests− Perceived as overpriced by several guests− Some rooms described as outdated with poor finishes− Thin walls / noisy rooms (limited sleep-in possible)
Cleanliness8.5
Service9.5
Location9.0
Room Quality7.0
Amenities8.0
Value for Money6.0

We leave with wonderful memories and look forward to return soon.

9.0

The beautiful surroundings,tranquility and sense of escape from the busy pace of everyday life.Breakfast was exeptional,fresh,delicious and prepared with so much care.The friendly nature and outstanding hospitality of Melinda ,Aunty Joy and the rest of the family.

− Leaving the place to go back to busy Cape Town.

IGSHAAN · ZA · 2026-06-02

Guest review

10.0

The friendliness

Yolandi · ZA · 2026-05-07

Good position, scenic views and very "homely".

9.0

Location excellent Very good breakfast - lots of variety Room spacious, clean and bed comfortable Friendly staff

Lee-Anne · ZA · 2026-04-05

Good to know

The seasonal pool will be open from November to May.

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

›General

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

›General

Events/parties not allowed

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

›Guest type

LGBTQ friendly

›General

Social distancing measures are in place

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

›Pets

Service animals are allowed