The Protea Hotel Stellenbosch offers you a conferencing experience like no other. Our services include an all in one solution concept that gives you a venue with the opportunity to create your own spectacular event based on fun, sexy, slick, bold, funky or just based on fantasy. A venue to suit all needs, all budgets!!

Being the largest conferencing facility in Stellenbosch, you don't have to cut the GUEST list. Our practical conferencing rooms, facilities and STAFF assistance will ensure that your conference is successful. Our facilities can accommodate up to 800 delegates in 8 different conferencing venues. With a ceiling height of 4.5m, that adds significant height and volume to the conference rooms.

The Magnifica Suites can be booked as one venue catering for up to 250 Banquet style, 400 Cinema and 250 Schoolroom style seating. This room can also be divided and booked into 3 separate venues, accommodating up to 120 GUESTS each.

Our Latest addition, Vista and Omega rooms have the most spectacular 180˚ view of the Stellenbosch valley, guaranteed to take your breath away whilst the significant height of the ceilings, not only adding volume, but a true sense of comfort and space in the Venues.

Dedicated Braai facilities next to the pool is ideal for team building activities, picnics or just a relaxing end to a productive conference session.

Tea and coffee is served inside or outside (weather permitting). Natural light and fresh air flow makes the conference rooms great for any training, conference or seminar.

All conference venues have been fitted with the latest high tech audio visual equipment. ; An internet station with computers is available for conference GUESTS to use, in addition to the whole facility being equipped with Wireless Technology (WIFI). With an in-house audio visual specialist the headache of equipment failure is removed from your list of things to worry about.

An outsourced Team Building Company can assist with various activities on the property, indoors and outdoors for the whole TEAM to enjoy!!

For guests seeking the magnificent backdrop of mountain ranges, a scenic drive along the coast or a wine tasting at the many surrounding wine farms, guests will not be disappointed with the array of things to do. Two beautiful swimming pools and a Total Revolution Fitness boutique gym are only some of the amenities you can enjoy at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch. The Bellezza Health & Skincare Clinic provides relaxing massages, facials and manicures to temper even the most stressed and weary delegate!  With views of the Simonsberg Mountain, the Helderberg Mountain range, Blaauwklippen vineyards and the De Zalze Golf Estate, the hotel also offers breath-taking views from a choice of 2 restaurants!

Let our Executive Chef, Billy Ward, tantalize your taste buds with either our themed seasonal dining options in the Cultivar Restaurant or a warm family grill option from The Vineyard Restaurant and Lounge.   Other facilities include picnics, a volley ball court, scooters for rent and 2 kiddies play areas.

The conference venue currently has:
o An exterior deck, which allows you to enjoy your tea and coffee breaks outside.
o Wireless Internet access throughout the building
o Natural lighting, as well as 100% black out curtains.
o 3 x Internet Terminal area for delegates to keep in touch with the office via e-mail.
o A vehicle access point into the conference room.
o Great selection of team-building activities available

ROOMS

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Cape Nature Conservation
2. Botanical Gardens
3. Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm
4. Drakenstein Lion Park
5. Butterfly World
6. Wiesenhof Game Park
7. Fly Fishing Club
8. Birdwatching at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

1. Stellenbosch Village Museum
2. De Akker, which is the oldest pub in Stellenbosch
3. The Toy & Miniatures Museum
4. University Rag & Carnival in February
5. Stellenbosch Wine Festival in July
6. Die Woord Fees in March
7. Stellenbosch Street and Musical Festival in September
8. Arts and Crafts represented in a host of galleries in town
9. Oom Samie se Winkel
10. Indulge in Victorian and Cape Dutch architecture in between modern day design and living
11. The Food and Wine Festival and the Van Der Stel Festival in October
12. The Ghost Tour

SPORTING/TEAM BUILDING FACILITIES

1. Foosball
2. Stellenbosch Golf Course
3. Survivor Team Challenge
4. Indoor Team Challenge
5. Movie Making
6. Archery
7. Kleine Zalze and Stellenbosch Golf Courses
8. Flip in a Fixed-wing plane
9. Paintball
10. Drumming Workshops
11. Topless Bus Tours

ENTERTAINMENT/NIGHTLIFE

1. 18 DSTV satellite channels available in room
2. DVDs for rent from the Reception desk
3. The Vineyard Restaurant & Lounge on the premises
4. Oude Libertas Amphitheatre in Summer season
5. Selection of restaurants in the area offering a wide range of different dishes

OTHER VALUE-ADDED SERVICES AT HOTEL/NEARBY

1. Breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountains
2. Blaauwklippen vineyards in close proximity
3. Largest accommodation and conferencing venue in Stellenbosch
4. Stunning exterior deck for a different alternative for tea/coffee breaks
5. Stylish and classic earthtone decor in all rooms
6. Natural lakes
7. Flanked by two international golf courses
8. Situated in the winelands
9. A different world, only 40 minutes from the City of Cape Town

THEMING OF CONFERENCES

1. Selection of varied themes available on request