The grand old Royal hotel is located in Riebeek Kasteel, the village forming together with Hermon and Riebeek West the picturesque and tranquil Riebeek Valley and part of the Winelands route.   It's the oldest and most colonial hotel of the Western Cape and offers the most beautiful and most luxurious accommodation in Riebeek Kasteel, and the Swartland for that matter. The hotel offers accommodation in true old world luxury at affordable prices.   All areas have air-conditioning. The rooms have recently been upgraded to the highest (five star) standards.   There are great views of the valley and the Kasteelberg from the garden, swimming pool and pool deck.

The 150 year old colonial bar is situated next to the restaurant while the poolbar caters for the pool, garden and outside lounge.   The spa service offers total relaxation   The stoep (veranda) was named the longest stoep south of the Limpopo by the Government when they put the Royal Hotel on the list of the 50 most fabulous places to visit in South Africa.   The Riebeek Valley hosts 3 festivals each year: The Medfest in March, The Olive Festival in May and the Shiraz and art festival in September.

The location of Riebeek Kasteel is very central and within a radius of less than an hour's drive you will find: Paarl, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Franschhoek, Tulbagh, Ceres and safari possibilities. Many golf courses including South Africa's biggest golf course is only a 30min drive away.   The Royal Hotel is proud of its recent accreditation as a 100% BEE Status (level 4) establishment.