The hospitality and welcome was amazing. We felt thoroughly spoilt from the start. The staff were very attentive and the attention to detail made it feel more than a four star hotel. I especially enjoyed the welcome neck massage as a sample of the spa treatments available.

As it’s been newly renovated, everything is beautiful and modern. However the acoustics in the dinner restaurant sound very echoey almost hall like. Despite its very cozy and modern design, I think some attention to this is still needed to better the ambience. As the food is really good and the restaurant is well worth a visit.

Everything. Spier has to be one of the best Hotels we have been lucky enough to stay at. From the interior styling/ atmosphere and location to the customer service we couldn’t fault it. The food was exceptional; both breakfast and dinner. Complimentary mountain bikes to be able to truly appreciate the fantastic location, the vast array of contemporary art both in the main Manor House and dotted around the estate, wine tasting experience (all wines were exceptional) from the estate and of course the open fires in our rooms all added up to the most memorable stay. We were so lucky to stay here and so sad to say goodbye but we will definitely be back.

Absolutely nothing

The staff are all amazing- loved the service throughout - exceptional Bed super comfy and turndown service - lovely touch Coffee press for fresh coffee/ tea - fridge for our wine Breakfast - fresh juices / amazing barista / fresh buffet table with lots of fruits yoghurts etc Courtyard room - brilliant option with gorgeous patio and access to pool and loungers in the courtyard - saves going to the main pool Resort feel - so many lovely aspects - gardens art work and river walks etc Free wine tasting / complimentary wine Great facilities for eating - lots of choice The spa was amazing too - excellent facial

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Great room size (Garden Terrace Room). The bed is so comfortable and good quality linen makes for a great nights sleep. Fantastic breakfast (with yummy baked goods from Vadas bakery), lovely property to explore (walking and cycling). Great security, very friendly and helpful staff throughout, every member of the Spier team goes the extra mile with a smile. Wine tasting included with booking is a nice bonus. Loadshedding did not impact our stay. Dinner menu very reasonable for a hotel and the food is wonderful. The property was fully booked during our stay but it never felt too crowded or busy. Spa treatments offered are great and well priced too.

The rooms especially the bathrooms are a bit dated and can do with a refresh. The towels are a bit tired too, fresh fluffy white towels will make all the difference. Do wear shoes / the slippers provided when in the room as the floor gets very dusty and dirty. Garden outside the room terrace requires some attention.

Spacious, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely grounds with lots of open space. Excellent wine tasting experience, thanks to Gloria.

There’s nothing to not like! It’s just unfortunate that they have increased their rates so significantly in the last year or so it’s questionable whether it represents value for money. The dinner menu in the restaurant has become very limited. Perhaps there is a bit too much focus on the big push for 5 star status. Doubt we’ll manage a 7th visit if the rates reflect 5 star status!

This was my second time staying at Spier and I loved it just as much. The whole estate is beautiful and you should definitely book a wine tasting and try their food/restaurants, too. The "hotel" consists of charming little houses with spacious and cozy rooms with large, bright bathrooms. One of our highlights was the huge breakfast buffet!

Calling for a car/golf cart to take you from the room to the lobby (especially with luggage) is super handy, but only seems to work half the time. I don't know if it was an especially busy day, but we waited for a good 20 minutes when we wanted to check out.

Very spacious room, nicely decorated and appointed, bedlinen was excellent. Large bathroom with double basins and full sized amenities which were refilled daily. Generous fridge with complimentary wine and water, also selection of coffees and teas available. Quiet, despite the size of the property and the number of guests. Particularly liked the small, more private pools located in between the accommodation blocks. This left the main pool for the families with children of all ages. Friendly staff and great service with individuals taking time to interact with guests. Variety of meals to choose from and also offered room service, the breakfast buffet was a little disappointing with a limited selection of fruits and cereals which did not vary. Huge selection of breads and pastries and a variety of hot food although green beans for breakfast seemed odd.

The gardens and views to the mountains from the gardens were beautiful. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel restaurant were both delicious. The staff are friendly. The eagle adventures show was brilliant - for us adults and our 3 kids aged 7-11. We also borrowed hotel bikes and climbed trees in the lovely gardens. We spent a lovely evening/night and half day at the hotel and exploring the grounds.

The hot water in our room was a little temperamental. The hotel is next to quite a busy main road, which you hear (but don't really see). That said we couldn't hear the road from our room.

There are no words to describe this magnificent place. If you are a nature/outdoor/runner/walker or just like to stroll this hotel is heaven on earth. I will stay nowhere else when I travel to this area. I walked both mornings of our stay and what an experience. It is also the ideal place to stay for runners as there are endless paths to run or walk. Vadas Smokehouse and Bakery is an absolute MUST. I've never tasted food like that it is incredible.

The accommodation needs an upgrade and does not do Spier justice. Upgrade if the bathrooms is a must, and the rooms can do with new furniture.

The beds were excellent and the breakfast was the best we had on our whole trip in South Africa. Simply great. The choices for dinner were solid at the main restaurant. The smokehouse that is also on the premises was only ok, and the staff a bit snappy. The whole area is beautiful and the free wine tasting and bottle you get for staying made us feel valued. You are a bit secluded, but this can be a good thing. The rooms even have small fireplaces if it gets cold.

The smokehouse was only ok and wifi had issues.