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Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse - Stellenbosch

18 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa·View on map

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Overall Score

Perfect

9.3Perfect

Staff9.8

Location9.7

Cleanliness9.6

Comfort9.6

Facilities9.4

Who stays here

Couples48%

Solo23%

Groups14%

Families8%

Overview

Overall Score

Perfect

9.3Perfect

Staff9.8

Location9.7

Cleanliness9.6

Comfort9.6

Facilities9.4

Who stays here

Couples48%

Solo23%

Groups14%

Families8%

Art Deco boutique guesthouse in Stellenbosch's historic district

Accommodation & Art Collection

Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse features individually decorated rooms with Art Deco architecture and works by acclaimed local artists. Each guest room includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, toaster, microwave, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The co-living spaces in the guesthouse foster a sense of community among guests.

Location & Proximity

Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse Stellenbosch is located within walking distance to top restaurants, shops, and art galleries. The Village Museum is a 5-minute walk away, and Dorp Street national monument with its historic buildings is nearby. The University of Stellenbosch is 500 metres away, and the guesthouse is 35 km from Cape Town International Airport.

Wellness & Outdoor Spaces

The guesthouse offers a seasonal outdoor salt-water swimming pool surrounded by native plants and trees, with sun loungers and a pool bar. In-house spa services include massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, and pedicures. A serene garden, picnic area, and sun terrace are available for relaxation.

Dining & Social Life

Life & Leisure serves a gourmet breakfast with a wide selection of fresh options daily. Guests have access to an honesty bar with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus complimentary evening wine and snacks. A shared lounge/TV area, bar, and snack bar are also available.

Business & Services

The guesthouse has a conference venue with modern facilities for business events. A concierge service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out are offered. Secure off-street parking, airport shuttle service, and bicycle rental are available for guests.

Location: 35 km from Cape Town International Airport, 500 m from Stellenbosch University
Rooms: individually decorated rooms with Art Deco design and local art
Dining: gourmet breakfast, honesty bar, complimentary evening wine
Wellness: outdoor salt-water pool, in-house spa services (massage, facials, manicure)
Services: conference venue, airport shuttle, secure off-street parking, concierge
Unique: co-living spaces, community-focused hospitality, personalized service
Nearby: Dorp Street national monument, The Village Museum, art galleries

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-18:00

from 10:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs ZAR 250.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Afrikaans, Xhosa

Building

Number of rooms:9

Former name

life & leisure communal-living

Price calendar

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Rooms and availability

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Luxury Twin Room

Room size:

40 m²
Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

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Superior Queen Room

Room size:

22 m²
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Superior Queen Room

Room size:

26 m²
Bed options:

1 Queen-size bed / 2 Single beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Saltwater pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Back massage

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end
Make up services

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

Electric blankets

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse

💵 Lowest room price	151 £
📏 Distance to centre	600 m
✈️ Distance to airport	30.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Cape Town International, CPT

Location

18 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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18 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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18 Van Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch, South Africa

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Botanical Garden

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden

600 m

Museum

Stellenbosch Museum

970 m

Museum

The Stellenbosch Village Museum

970 m

University

Stellenbosch University

1.4 km

Landmark

Dorp Street

970 m

Shopping Area

Eikestad Mall

970 m

Winery

Lanzerac Wine Estate

2.4 km

Night club

Mystic Boer

1.4 km

Landmark

Jan Marais Nature Reserve

1.8 km

Stadium

Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium

600 m

Museum

Toy & Miniature Museum

970 m

Church

Dutch Reform Church

970 m

Event hall

Endler Hall

1.1 km

Museum

Rupert Museum

1.9 km

Library

Stellenbosch

1.4 km

Landmark

Braak

970 m

6 Ryneveld St

Morkel House

400 m

Square

Die Laan

280 m

Church

Moederkerk

310 m

University

Coetzenburg Sport Center

320 m

Winery

Stellenbosch Wine Routes

360 m

Gallery

Absolut Art Gallery

390 m

Gallery

Sasol Art Museum

410 m

Gallery

Dyman Gallery

410 m

37 Ryneveld St

Erfurthuis

470 m

135 Bird Street

Ghetto Art Gallery

420 m

Gallery

Art On Church Gallery

430 m

Gallery

Gavin Collins Art Gallery

440 m

Gallery

Marze Botha Art Gallery

570 m

Restaurant

Katjiepiering Tea Garden Restaurant

280 m

Restaurant

De Warenmarkt

420 m

Restaurant

De Stomme Jonge

540 m

Restaurant

Col'Cacchio

510 m

Restaurant

Stellenbosch Kitchen

700 m

Restaurant

Thai Cafe

480 m

Reviews of Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse

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