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Hazendal Wine Estate

Hazendal Wine Estate is a wine farm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. About 27 km from Cape Town.

27 km from Cape Town Place to stay

Valley of the hares since 1699

Hazendal Wine Estate is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, nestled in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch. The story begins in 1699, when German settler Christoffel Hazenwinkel was granted land by Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Inspired by his surname and the Cape hares (hazen) of the valley, he named the place Hazendal—“valley of the hares.” Cape Dutch buildings rose in the 18th century; later the Bosman family held the farm for five generations and planted the first vines.

In 1994, Russian-born entrepreneur Dr Mark Voloshin purchased Hazendal. Under Voloshin family stewardship the estate was restored and reimagined as a multifaceted Winelands destination—Cape Dutch heritage woven with contemporary design, hospitality, art and a distinctive Russian cultural thread. After major renovation work, Hazendal reopened as a full lifestyle estate around 2018, and today it combines serious Bottelary winemaking with hotel, spa, garden, culinary and leisure offerings. The estate’s public ethos is to inspire cultural conversations through thoughtful wine, crafted luxury and meaningful art—asking what a wine estate should be in 21st-century South Africa.

Bottelary terroir and a new winemaking chapter

Hazendal’s vineyards sit in the Bottelary Hills ward, where proximity to False Bay brings cool maritime breezes that moderate summer heat and stretch ripening. Soils of deep decomposed granite (with some shale) are often credited for minerality and structural tension in the wines. The estate’s current wine story emphasises minimal intervention, hand harvesting, and wines that express Bottelary place rather than heavy cellar makeup. Each vintage is studied for its impact on the vines; purity of fruit is a stated priority.

Cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer leads this chapter. Her public mantra—“Winemaking is an artistic endeavour; creating something that reflects a sense of place and culture”—matches Hazendal’s broader cultural brief. Under her guidance the estate is shifting from conventional farming toward organic viticulture, with a stated goal of certified organic status by 2030. Biodiversity, habitat restoration and soil microbial health are part of the programme. 2026 marks the planting of 2.8 hectares of a White Field Blend comprising 13 varieties—a climate-resilient experiment as much as a stylistic one.

Wine collections discussed by the estate and press include a Bottelary Hills line (for example Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Pinot Noir Rosé) and an Estate Collection exploring selected sites (Chenin Blanc, white blend, Pinotage, Carignan and others). Cap Classique, whites, rosés and reds are all part of the tasting offer in the wine lounge. Recent vintages have earned strong show recognition in trade coverage—confirm current medals and open bottles at the lounge rather than relying on a static list.

Hotel, gardens, art and leisure

Hazendal is as much a destination estate as a cellar door. The Hazendal Hotel offers suites and villas for overnight stays, complemented by a luxury spa with massages, facials and detox wraps. Landscaped gardens by internationally acclaimed designer Leon Kluge, plus an organically grown Harvest Garden, frame walks and photo stops. Culinary experiences focus on precise cooking with organic ingredients; art and culture programming invites conversations rooted in African heritage and contemporary South African expression, with Russian cultural experiences (such as tea ceremonies) appearing in the estate’s broader hospitality narrative.

Leisure sports—golf, kids’ putting and padel—add a playful layer for families and groups. Event venues support weddings, concerts and conferences. In short: plan more than a 45-minute tasting if you want the full Hazendal day. Overnight stays make the most of spa, gardens and evening dining without rushing the wine lounge.

Visiting Hazendal

Official contact: +27 21 903 5034, enquiries@hazendal.co.za. Website: hazendal.co.za. Address guidance on the site points to Bottelary Road, with a new entrance from Ronelle Street via Kruis Street, Stellenbosch, 7599—use current GPS/directions from the estate when navigating, because entrance routes have changed.

Book wine-lounge tastings and hotel stays ahead, especially on weekends. Hazendal works as a half-day or overnight Bottelary anchor: gardens and lunch, a guided tasting with Scott Farmer’s team narrative, then spa or padel if you are staying over. Compared with quieter Bottelary family farms, Hazendal is the full cultural campus—plan accordingly and leave time to walk the gardens.

Visit tips

  • Ward: Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch
  • Founded: 1699 (Hazenwinkel); Voloshin ownership since 1994
  • Website: hazendal.co.za
  • Phone / email: +27 21 903 5034 · enquiries@hazendal.co.za
  • Cellarmaster: Kiara Scott Farmer; organic transition targeting 2030
  • Hotel, spa, Leon Kluge gardens, art, golf/padel on site
  • Confirm entrance via Ronelle / Kruis Street guidance

FAQ

How old is Hazendal?

The farm dates to 1699, making it one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates.

Who makes the wine now?

Cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer leads the current terroir-focused, minimal-intervention programme.

Is Hazendal only a wine farm?

No—it combines wine with a luxury hotel, spa, gardens, art, dining and leisure sports.

Is Hazendal organic yet?

The estate is transitioning toward organic viticulture with a publicly stated goal of certification by 2030.

Things to do at Hazendal Wine Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Reserve Flight (Wine Lounge)

    Guided tasting of 4 wines in the refurbished circa-1870 cellar Wine Lounge under cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer. Heritage and Estate ranges and Cap Classique also offered more broadly at the lounge.

    Price R155 per person (4 wines)

    Booking: Essential / reservation-only transition: Book via hazendal.co.za Wine Lounge (Book a tasting) or Dineplan; +27 21 903 5034

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    A Connoisseur's Tasting (Wine Lounge)

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Art Walks / Guided Art Tours

    Guided connoisseur tasting of 4 wines in the Hazendal Wine Lounge.

    Price R300 per person (4 wines)

    Booking: Essential: Book via hazendal.co.za Wine Lounge or Dineplan; +27 21 903 5034

  • Spa & wellness

    Hazendal Spa

    Luxury estate spa with a hammam and pool

    Booking: https://hazendal.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗

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Wines made here

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Fully supervised Wonderdal edutainment centre for ages 5-13, plus a fantasy tree playground, toy baskets, kids menus and big picnic lawns for under-5s.

With kids. About 39 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Play areaKids menuPicnicLawnsCasual foodSchool holidays

  • Wonderdal edutainment centre
  • fantasy tree playground
  • kids putting
  • wetland walkways
  • kids parties
  • holiday workshops

Hazendal Wine Estate is a Stellenbosch family headliner, about 39 minutes from Cape Town without traffic. The fully supervised Wonderdal edutainment centre (ages 5–13) runs timed sessions with school-term and holiday pricing (about R100/R140 Mon–Thu and R160/R210 Fri–Sun when last checked). Under-5s get the fantasy tree playground, toy baskets and big picnic lawns, while the wider estate adds kids putting, wetland walkways and holiday workshops such as Waste to Wonder recycled-art. Kids menus, deli, pizza and food-truck options are promoted for families — confirm which dining venues carry them when you book. Picnics and casual food sit beside the gardens. Book Wonderdal ahead; the estate is cashless. Ideal for toddlers through tweens who need real play, not just a tasting stop.

Before you go

  • Book ahead, especially on weekends and in school holidays.
  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
  • A school-holiday programme is listed. Book it; it will not run every day.
What is Wonderdal?

A fully supervised edutainment centre for ages 5–13 with timed 1h/2h sessions and separate term vs holiday pricing.

What about under-5s?

A fantasy tree playground, toy baskets and picnic lawns suit younger children outside Wonderdal sessions.

Do we need to book?

Yes — book Wonderdal sessions ahead; confirm which venues serve kids menus on the day.

Nearby with children

  • Wonderdal Edutainment Centre — Kids museum, Stellenbosch / Bottelary · under 1 km Website
  • Polkadraai Farm (strawberry picking) — Berry picking, Stellenbosch · 7 km Website
  • Durbanville Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Durbanville · 10 km Website
  • Vredenheim Dierewerf & Roofdierpark — Animals, Vlottenburg · 11 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Stellenbosch. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Staying here

34-room boutique hotel with spa, pool and estate dining plus exclusive-use 5-bedroom Homestead villa; Wonderdal kids experience and wine lounge on site.

Place to stay. About 39 min from Cape Town. 34 min from the airport. Hazendal Hotel & Spa|The Homestead at Hazendal.

Hotel, Villa, Manor. Sleeps hotel rooms/suites 2; Homestead 10 (5 bed) a unit. 34+ units.

PoolSpaBreakfastRestaurantKids welcome

Bottelary Road estate; courtyard garden; dam and Bottelary Hills views from suites

Hazendal Wine Estate is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in the Stellenbosch (audit region: Stellenbosch). Stay types noted: hotel, villa, manor.

Named properties: Hazendal Hotel & Spa; The Homestead at Hazendal.

34-room boutique hotel with spa, pool and estate dining plus exclusive-use 5-bedroom Homestead villa; Wonderdal kids experience and wine lounge on site.

Setting / views noted: Bottelary Road estate; courtyard garden; dam and Bottelary Hills views from suites.

Amenities flagged in the audit: pool, spa, kids welcome, limited self-catering, breakfast included, onsite restaurant.

Official rack rates were not published as a dated rate_from in our audit — confirm pricing on the estate’s booking page.

We only publish facts from official sources gathered in the stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm units, min stays, child policy and load-shedding backup on the estate’s own booking page before you pay a deposit.

Travellers comparing Stellenbosch wine-farm stays should match stay type (hotel vs cottage), dated rate basis, and child or pet rules before shortlisting Hazendal Wine Estate.

Does Hazendal Wine Estate offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

, with named stay products listed above.

What are the property names?

Hazendal Hotel & Spa; The Homestead at Hazendal.

Do you publish a current rate for Hazendal Wine Estate?

No dated `rate_from`/`rate_year` pair is available to quote as current. Check the official booking page.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: pool, spa, kids welcome, limited self-catering, breakfast included, onsite restaurant. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Are children welcome?

Kids welcome is flagged yes in the audit — confirm cot/extra-bed policy and any min age for spa or restaurant areas.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Stellenbosch. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Multi-venue Stellenbosch estate with White Garden ceremonies (to 150) and Grand Hall receptions (to 250), hotel stay and seasonal intimate/winter packages.

Hosts weddings. Up to 250 seated. About 39 min from Cape Town. 34 min from the airport.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringSmall weddingOutdoorIndoor

White Garden; Grand Hall; Glasshouse; Ballroom; Lawn; Kraal; Floating Pavilion; Avant-Garde; Hotel Ballroom; Car Pavilion

White Garden amphitheatre/oak avenue (up to 150 ceremony); lawns; indoor halls

Simonsberg mountains and Bottelary Hills; Leon Kluge White Garden

Hazendal Wine Estate is a wine-farm wedding venue in Stellenbosch, known for simonsberg mountains and bottelary hills. Multi-venue Stellenbosch estate with White Garden ceremonies (to 150) and Grand Hall receptions (to 250), hotel stay and seasonal intimate/winter packages.

At a glance

  • Capacity: 250 seated; 120 standing
  • Spaces: White Garden; Grand Hall; Glasshouse; Ballroom; Lawn; Kraal; Floating Pavilion; Avant-Garde; Hotel Ballroom; Car Pavilion
  • Ceremony: White Garden amphitheatre/oak avenue (up to 150 ceremony); lawns; indoor halls
  • Accommodation: on site
  • Catering: in-house
  • Coordinator: yes

It suits elopements or smaller celebrations where noted in the estate materials. Winter or midweek specials are mentioned.

Rates on enquiry. Enquire via events@hazendal.co.za.

Official weddings page with capacities and inclusions. White Garden: 80 reception / 120 cocktail / 150 ceremony; Grand Hall 250 without / 180 with dance floor. Winter/intimate packages referenced on Indoor/outdoor use: both.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • yes
  • Rates on request via events@hazendal.co.za. White Garden inclusions listed (tables/chairs/glassware/dance floor/waiters & barmen up to 100). Packages named Signature/Intimate/Hotel/Winter on wine.co.za (secondary); winter all-inclusive figure on Pink Book (secondary — not used as sole price).
How many guests can Hazendal Wine Estate seat?

250 seated, with standing capacity 120 as audited from published materials — confirm for your floor plan.

Can we have an outdoor ceremony at Hazendal Wine Estate?

Published ceremony options include: White Garden amphitheatre/oak avenue (up to 150 ceremony); lawns; indoor halls. Confirm weather plans when you book.

Is there accommodation on site?

Yes, on-site accommodation is listed.

What does a wedding at Hazendal Wine Estate cost?

Rates are on enquiry. Ask for a written quote covering venue hire, catering and any accommodation.

Is catering in-house?

Yes — in-house or on-estate catering is indicated in the published materials.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Source. More wedding farms in Stellenbosch. With kids. Stay.

Questions before you go

Where is Hazendal Wine Estate?

Hazendal Wine Estate is at Bottelary Road New entrance from Ronelle Street via, Kruis St, Stellenbosch, 7599. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 45–60 minutes.

When is Hazendal Wine Estate open?

Open Sunday · 08:00 - 18:00. Hours change, so call +27 21 903 5034 before you drive.

How much is a wine tasting at Hazendal Wine Estate?

From R155. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Is Hazendal Wine Estate open on Sundays?

The wine route lists Hazendal Wine Estate as open on Sundays. Sunday hours are often shorter, so call +27 21 903 5034 first.

Can I stay over at Hazendal Wine Estate?

Yes, the farm offers accommodation. Call +27 21 903 5034 for rates and availability.

Their videos

This is the YouTube channel linked from the farm’s own website. Recent uploads are read from YouTube’s public channel feed.

The Ember Table at Siyalima
Hazendal introduces The Listening Room
Hazendal Wine Estate - Where the vineyard speaks

Open their YouTube channel

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the flagship Wine of Origin district of the Cape: granite mountains, university town, and the densest cluster of visitor-ready wine farms in the country.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.900708
Longitude
18.719201
Elevation
81 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.2 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
11% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
46.1 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wikidata Q121092249
  • Phone, hours, and facilities: farm website
  • YouTube channel: farm website
  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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