ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Stellenbosch, South Africa, hosting 160 at dinner and 200 at the ceremony (Aisle estimate). Best months: January, February, October, December.

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel

StellenboschWestern Cape, South Africa

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel sits among working vineyards and gardens in Stellenbosch, with mountain views and a historic building at its heart.

Guests
160 at dinner200 at the ceremonyAisle estimate
Rooms
41 rooms, sleep 88
Cost
From ZAR 1,455a head
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Dec–FebAisle estimate
Getting there
CPTabout 25 min by car

About the venue

ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel sits among working vineyards and gardens in Stellenbosch, with mountain views and a historic building at its heart.

The estate has 41 rooms sleeping up to 88 guests, so your wedding party can stay on site, and it is around 25 minutes by transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony on the estate and move to an indoor or outdoor reception with a dedicated dance space, catering handled in-house and a bar on site.

Wedding bookings start from ZAR 1,455 per head, excluding service, with a minimum of 30 guests.

  • 41 rooms on site, sleeping up to 88 guests
  • Outdoor ceremony space plus indoor and outdoor reception options with dance space
  • Around 25 minutes by transfer from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar; external catering and corkage are not permitted

Short answers

How much does a wedding at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel cost?
The venue quotes from ZAR 1,455 a head.
Venue brochure
Can guests stay at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel?
Yes. 41 rooms, sleeping 88.
Venue website
When is the best time for a wedding at ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel?
Best weather: December – February.
Aisle estimate
How do guests get to ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel?
Fly into CPT, about 25 min by car.
Venue website

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
160 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony, seated
200 guestsAisle estimate
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
41 rooms
Sleeps
88 guests
Room types
15 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Nearest airport
CPT, 25 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can ASARA host?
The minimum booking is 30 guests. We estimate seated dining for around 160 and a seated ceremony for around 200, so please confirm exact numbers with the events team.
Can we bring our own caterer or wine?
No. Catering is provided in-house and external catering is not allowed, and corkage is not permitted. There is a bar on site.
What accommodation is available for our guests?
There are 41 rooms sleeping up to 88 people in total, across options including Standard, Deluxe, Courtyard, Executive, Signature and Feature rooms, plus Avalon, Carillon, Vineyard, Executive and Luxury suites. Most rooms take 2 guests, with several room and suite types sleeping 3.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are allowed at the estate.
Who do we contact to plan a wedding here?
Cherize Lombard, Events Manager, at events@asara.co.za or +27 21 888 8000. Package details are published at asara.co.za.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts
From ZAR 1,455a head

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