Majeka House

Just returned from a 4-night stay at Majeka House in Stellenbosch. While the property has potential and some bright spots, several issues prevented this from being the luxury experience we expected. Location: Somewhat Isolated Majeka House is located in a residential area of Stellenbosch, which has pros and cons: Pros: - Quiet neighborhood setting - Safe area with gated access Cons: 10-minute drive to Stellenbosch town center Not walkable to restaurants or attractions Limited views compared to other wine country properties Taxi/Uber required for dinner outings Rooms: Inconsistent Quality We stayed in a Premier Collection Room, which was spacious but showed signs of wear: - Comfortable king-sized bed - Large bathroom with separate tub - Decent-sized private terrace - Dated furnishings in need of updating - Several maintenance issues (slow draining shower, loose fixtures) - Air conditioning struggled to maintain consistent temperature - Limited storage space - Weak WiFi signal in room Staff: Variable Service Service levels fluctuated significantly during our stay ranging from very friendly to somewhat not bothered. Since we weren't staying for too long we ignored the unprofessional behaviour, but took note for our review. At Breakfast and Dinner there were very long waits for service, and housekeeping was inconsistent (missed turndown service twice). Concierge seemed to have limited knowledge about local attractions so had to use google and one thing that really stuck out was that it was sometimes difficult to find staff when needed. Dining: Hit and Miss The dining experience at Majeka House was varied, points that I noted include: - A Good wine list with local options (hey, we're in the wine zone so this should be a no brainer!) - A decent breakfast selection However, this did not come with shortcomings from the dinner menu which we found go be quite limited and overpriced for the quality. During Peak times the service seemed to grind to a halt or slow at best and breakfast items were not often replenished promptly. Though I'm not a vegetarian, I noticed that there were limited options for vegetarians. Facilities: Adequate But Underwhelming The location has a range of facilities to cater to your needs. These include: - Nice spa facility with good treatments - Pleasant pool area - Small but functional gym Again, there are areas that are in need of improvement which include: - Monitoring of pool temperature - Pool temperature was too cold for comfort for us during our stay. - Limited outdoor seating areas - Spa often fully booked - Garden areas need better maintenance Things to Do: The location provides access to various activities which include: - visiting the many wine estates in Stellenbosch - Easy access to Stellenbosch town (Uber is your friend) - Access to hiking trails Things to take note of when visiting this location in terms of getting around is that you'll need to get a taxi to get anywhere, there ar

The hotel is dated and in serious need of renovation. Our room door looked like something from 35 years ago. The WiFi is atrocious, drops out every 30 seconds. Breakfast we decided to skip because the cutlery on the table was dirty. I think we’re more disappointed because when you book a 5* you expect 5*, not 3*. Bar area is nice, gardens are well maintained.

What a disgusting hotel. I arrived in a room that had severe mould damage and smell. LOOK at my PHOTOS below—thick dust under the bed. The pool was not warm, and the jacuzzi was STILL out of order. Very Run down hotel with staff that never apologised once when approached about the severe mould and water damage. My 6 month old and wife had to try find a place after arriving late to this terrible room that they clearly thought was ok for a 5 star guest house. Who in their right mind has the audacity to expect people to sleep in a room like this. Not normal behaviour

Very enjoyable stay at Majeka House. The manager Vernon went out of his way to make our stay very memorable. If it was not for him our trip would have been less enjoyable as some of the spa facilities broke down during our visit. However all good in the end.

Majeka House gave us the warmest welcome upon arrival – much needed given we had arrived from Durban on the tail of the worst storm to hit Cape Town in years! The flight was bumpy, with an approach to Cape Town akin to a white-knuckle ride, and the drive in a hire car from the airport was tumultuous, with rain, high winds and uprooted trees to accompany us all the way to the sanctuary of Majeka House. From restaurant recommendations in Stellenbosch Old Town (a ＜10 minute uber away) to the friendly staff and amazing spa treatments, Majeka House is a stylish home-from-home hotel with amazing staff and beautiful touches throughout. Our garden room came with patio, table and chairs. The bedroom opened out onto a sublime shower and bathroom - a very intimate experience. Complimentary water is provided, as is tea and coffee, although our room was missing the coffee machine. Not much of an issue as room service is available and breakfast was served mere moments away. The breakfast was absolutely delicious - hot options, in addition to the most amazing continental buffet. We felt thoroughly spoilt. We also enjoyed the spa facilities - the husband concluded he had experienced the best Swedish massage EVER! My facial, massage and gel manicure were a heavenly escape and all very reasonably priced thanks to the excellent exchange rate. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so special, including Costa, who predided over the bar in the evening. We whiled away a few evenings in the quiet bar with watching Champions League football! Thank you all. We will return!

Majeka House gave us the warmest welcome upon arrival - much needed given we had arrived from Durban on the tail of the worst storm to hit Cape Town in years! The flight was bumpy, with an approach to Cape Town akin to a white-knuckle ride, and the drive in a hire car from the airport was tumultuous, with rain, high winds and uprooted trees to accompany us all the way to the sanctuary of Majeka House. From restaurant recommendations in Stellenbosch Old Town (a ＜10 minute uber away) to the friendly staff and amazing spa treatments, Majeka House is a stylish home-from-home hotel with amazing staff and beautiful touches throughout. Our garden room came with patio, table and chairs. The bedroom opened out onto a sublime shower and bathroom. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so special. We will return!