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Reviews of Excelsior Manor Guesthouse

4 out of 5
Excelsior Manor Guesthouse
Bonnievale Road, Ashton, Western Cape

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

8/10 Good

NEIL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra&Ronnie, Twyford UK

Traveled with partner
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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

John

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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
Response from Kirstin on Mar 12, 2019
Hallo John & Breeda, Thank you so much for your very kind review! It was wonderful having you here and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! With kindest regards, Kirstin

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Kirstin on Jan 2, 2019
Thank you for the rating! Kindest regards, Kirstin

10/10 Excellent

Marnie , Nottinghamshire, Uk.

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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
Response from Kirstin on Mar 15, 2018
Hallo Marnie, Thank you so much in taking the time to review your stay here! We greatly appreciate it! I am so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the breakfast, lunch and dinner we had to offer! I am sorry about the internet - we did go through a rocky few weeks of having poor signal and admit the only way to get it going again was to reset it entirely. It seems like that is all sorted now! I hope that we get to welcome you back one day! With kindest regards, Kirstin

10/10 Excellent

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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
Response from Kirstin on Jan 23, 2018
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! We hope to welcome you back one day!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Tranquil setting amongst the vines and mountains. James and Kirsten were wonderful and so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Kirstin on Dec 5, 2017
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you here and hope to welcome you back one day!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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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

Lesley, Warrington

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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

Verified traveler

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A very enjoyable stay with nice staff especially James. The pool deck was a most attractive feature with such wonderful views - as was the garden and the lovely old house was a pleasure he lovely old house was a pleasure was a

10/10 Excellent

Moira, Scotland

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Fantastic place to stay-highly recommended
Everything about Excelsior Manor Guesthouse was wonderful: the staff are efficient, friendly and helpful, the setting is glorious and the house is beautiful and full of character

8/10 Good

Trevor, Florida

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Wine farm tranquility
Kursten, the manager, is friendly, poised and professional. Staff provided a quick, tasty hot breakfast accompanied by a wide selection of cold treats. Old world charm and decor with a toasty fireplace in the dining room.

10/10 Excellent

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Weekend Getaway
This was my second visit to Excelsior, because it is just that wonderful. I wanted a nice relaxing, romantic, wine drinking getaway with my Husband... that is exactly what we got.. I can't thank you enough for a perfect visit for the two of us..

10/10 Excellent

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Excellsior Mannor
The hotel was on a wine estate. The meals and accompanying wine were excellent. The staff could not do enough to make our stay outstanding. Very relaxing and the sourrounding area in the wine valley was stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great place to stay
Great friendly place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Oli & Barry D , London

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Great hotel, peaceful setting
We had a lovely stay for 1 night. Would definety stay again. Dinner and breakfast was really good. Compliments to the owner and James the butler. We managed to use the complementary bikes which was fun, even though we got soaked in a rain shower. The stand alone bath and heater in the room came to great use. Blending our own complementary wine was an added bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Skipton

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Excellent stay!
Excellent stay in a beautiful vineyard. Nothing too much trouble. Thank you Karin, James and staff, keep up the good work!

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Provence, France

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Perfect romantic hideaway!
This place is magical. The rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, the beds super comfy. The grounds are magnificent-- incredible gardens, stunning vineyards in all directions, and fantastic pool. Yummy breakfast too. And an incredibly friendly and warm staff. I wish I could have stayed longer!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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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
Response from Kirstin on Nov 13, 2019
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad that you loved the old world charm that Excelsior Guesthouse has to offer, and we look forward to welcoming you back one day!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Mooi domein, leuke tasting room en goed lunchrestaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Kirstin on Jan 2, 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review! Kindest regards, Kirstin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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

Nadine & Martin, Schweiz

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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
Wow wow wow! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so glad that we surpassed your expectations and hope that we get to welcome you back for alonger stay next time!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Gammel fin vingård. Hyggelige omgivelser og hyggelig betjening.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great stay, good service, good good and vine, nice and friendly staf.

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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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

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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 traveler

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8/10 Good

Ulrich, Feuerthalen

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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

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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

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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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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komfortables und gemütliches Hotel zum Entspannen
Wir haben von hier die Gegend um Montagu und Robertson besucht. Die Landschaft ist sehr schön

10/10 Excellent

Brita Askeland

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8/10 Good

Cecilia, Sweden

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Coming back
Great stay for a relaxing few days. Great wine and huge pool. It's our second time here and it's still great. Either eat in or go to the FANTASTIC Freii utsicht (spelling?) and enjoy dinner. Make sure you reserve a table.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich, Hannover

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Entspannung mit gutem Wein in herrlicher Umgebung
Wunderschön inmitten von Weinfeldern in einem weiten Tal. Das alte Herrenhaus ist noch original eingerichtet aber hat modernen Komfort wie Klimaanlage und Swimmingpool. Mit nur 7 geräumigen Zimmern ist es klein genug um Sie wie ein Mitglied der Familie fühlen zu lassen. Das zum Weingut gehörende Bistro vereint leckeren Wein mit einem kleinen Imbiss. Und wenn Sie abends im Haupthaus essen, gibt es unbegrenzt Wein auf Kosten des Hauses. Auf seine Art absolut perfekt.

8/10 Good

Birgit und Klaus, Wien

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toller pool, tolle lage, gebäude mit flair
sehr gut, wir waren schon das 2. mal dort.....Abendessen inhouse nicht unbedingt empfehlenswert, es gibt genügend alternativen im Umfeld. z.b. Jessicas in Montageau. winetasting de wetshof sehr empfehlenswert