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Excelsior Manor Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ashton with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Concierge desk
Property amenity
Outdoor dining
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double/Twin room - Evanthius/ Gondolier

Double/Twin room - Evanthius/ Gondolier

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room - Octavius

Luxury Double Room - Octavius

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Allure Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double/Twin bedroom - Agricola/ Hussein

Double/Twin bedroom - Agricola/ Hussein

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Living area

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Ashton is home to Excelsior Manor Guesthouse. Montagu Museum and Hick's Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Platform 62 Tourism Centre and Marbrin Olive Farm. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Bonnievale Road, Ashton, Western Cape, 6715

What's nearby

  • Platform 62 Tourism Centre - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Viljoensdrift Winery - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Van Loveren Family Vineyards - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bon Courage Wine Estate - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Marbrin Olive Farm - 20 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platform 62 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fraai Uitzicht 1798 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rietvallei Wine Estate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quando Wines - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosendal - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Excelsior Manor Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse
Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and mountain biking at this guesthouse. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a conference center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1859
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Ashton
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse House Ashton
Excelsior Manor Ashton
Excelsior Manor
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Ashton
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Guesthouse
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Guesthouse Ashton

Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Manor Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse on Sept 6, 2025 start from CA $174.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Excelsior Manor Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Excelsior Manor Guesthouse located?

Situated in Ashton, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Excelsior, Arabella Wines, and Van Loveren Family Vineyards. Viljoensdrift Winery and De Wetshof Estate are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Excelsior Manor Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Soili

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

NEIL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra&Ronnie, Twyford UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed 3 or 4 times at Excelsior, and, as last visit, had a wonderful time. The setting is amazing, Kirstin who runs it is lovely, very efficient and an amazing cook! James who is maitre d’, is also very personable and helpful. Both of them make sure your stay is top class. There’s a golf buggy you can use to look round the vineyard. The wine is very good indeed, and guests get to drink it free, whether lounging round the beautiful pool or enjoying one of Kirstin’s wonderful dinners. We will go back and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Charme dieses alten Weingutes ist einzigartig, man muss ihn aber auch mögen. Die "alt" eingerichteten Zimmer mögen nicht jedem gefallen. Wir fanden es toll. Die Umgebung lädt zu Spaziergängen durch die Weinberge ein. Das Dinner mit begleitenden Weinen, Springbock-Carpaccio sowie u.a. Straußenfilet waren incl. James' Anmoderation großartig. Das incl. vinetasting wirkte kurz vor Feierabend leider eher hektisch, obwohl die Weine und das "eigene blending" incl. Verkorkung toll waren.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

John & Breeda. Ireland

Amazing. Kirsten and James really looked after us. Dinner on both nights was delicious and the wine tasted like More!!!!. Tessa is great company on the buggy touring the wine farm. Enjoyed watching the grape harvesting on our walks. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooi domein, leuke tasting room en goed lunchrestaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erholsamer Aufenthalt

Entspannter Aufenthalt in sehr schöner Umgebung. Fahrt mit dem E-Cart über das Anwesen war super. Wein vom Feinsten und sehr gute Käseplatte.

10/10 Excellent

Marnie , Nottinghamshire, Uk.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning wine farm, pool and views.

Had a fab 2 night stay at this beautiful wine farm. Dinner was very good with as much wine as you liked included. The pool is big with beautiful views of vines and mountains. Had a couple of walks in the mornings accompanied by the farms sheep dogs which was great. Very relaxing stay, lots of wine farms close by, short drive in to Robertson, great food also at GRAZE right next to the farm dam. The bedroom was small but we did have our own small sitting room as well and also a lovely stoop outside with further sofa’s to relax on. Really good breakfast, pastries, fruits, cold meat and cheese etc also a cooked breafast to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laid back manor

Perfect start to holiday after short drive from the airport. Well worth booking the dinner option for a great evening with James attentive to every details, excellent food and wine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil setting amongst the vines and mountains. James and Kirsten were wonderful and so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nadine & Martin, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sensationelle Unterkunft

Wir haben die Unterkunft nur als Zwischenstopp auf dem Weg zum Sanbona Wildlife Reserve genutzt. Wer Wein, gutes Essen (durch die Besitzerin Kirstin selber zubereitet), eine traumhafte Umgebung und familiäres Flair mag, ist hier genau richtig... unsere hohen Erwartungen wurden sogar übertroffen...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gammel fin vingård. Hyggelige omgivelser og hyggelig betjening.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, good service, good good and vine, nice and friendly staf.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A bit of a disappointment

The evening meal was really good and the hotel grounds were nicely kept but otherwise this hotel was a bit of a disappointment. Nobody seemed to be managing it. We would have liked to relax by the pool, but with just 12 recliners for 18 guests that was not possible. Air con in the room was ineffective. Breakfast service was under-manned, uncleared tables, and flies feasting on the cold buffet.

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

charmigt boende

vi fick en god trerätters middag o husets viner i den fantastisk gamla matsalen.toppenservis

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exklusivt vingårdsboende, fantastisk mat, prisvärt

Fantastisk service! Fritt vin, alla sorter. Fantastisk 3-rätters lyxmåltid med optimal service i en herrgårdsliknande miljö. Middagen för två personer inklusive obegränsat med fina viner otroligt lågt - 600 Rand= 420 kr!!

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortabel und sehr freundliches Personal

Sehr erholsamer Aufenthalt, sehr freundliches Personal und komfortables Gästehaus. Wein und Angebotes Abendesssen von guter Qualität.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem, would stay longer next time

Very welcoming, lovely room nice deli for lunch and free wine tasting . Biggest pool we've seen on our travels and very nice pool area but still not huge. Not much choice for dinner but it was beautifully cooked and one of The best meals we had all holiday,( and free wine from the estate).

8/10 Good

Ulrich, Feuerthalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oase zum Auftanken

Viel mehr als wir erwartet hatten!Ruhige Lage, umgeben von Reben.Wir können die Stätte gerne weiterempfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Som en dröm

På väg genom södra delarna av Afrika mot Garden rout valde vi vägen genom bergen till trakten av Robertson. Stannade tre nätter på Exelsior som vi gärna rekommenderar. Fantastiskt gammalt hus mitt bland vinfälten. Goda middagar där vinet från gården generöst erbjöds. Möjlighet att låna golfbil eller cyklar för att besöka omgivningarna. Just nu skördas det och vi fick följa druvan från plockning till buteljering i Exelsiors egen vintillverkning.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romatisches Hotel im Wineyard

Das Hotel liegt etwas abgelegen direkt im Wineyard. Dies ist sehr romantisch und idyllisch. Dafür muss man immer mitr dem Auto fahren um etwas zu unternehmen. Der Service ist excellent. Die 2 günstigen Zimmer sind nicht zu empfehlen, da sie innen liegen und somit etwas muffig sind. Auch hat eines keine direkten Fenster nach aussen... Die anderen Zimmer sind sehr schön. Abends gibt es eine Menü, welches man mitbestimmen kann.