This hotel is famous worldwide for its lovely location and facilities in the heart of the Winelands Country, near Stellenbosch. In fact, it is situated on an estate just outside the town of Stellenbosch and only 15 minutes from the Strand and Gordon’s Bay beaches. It is also just 30 minutes from the centre of Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport. Stellenbosch provides a multitude of “old worlde” shops and each is picturesque. The Somerset Mall, which includes the major chain stores, is also nearby and very accessible. The Spier Hotel received an Honourable Mention for 2007 from the Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Award and was also touted for its HIV/AIDS efforts at wellness programs as well as its efforts to reduce poverty. The hotel management is very conscious and aware of sustainability issues and the efforts that need to be addressed to help save our planet.