FirstSuites Score 8.72 out of 10, EMPTYJET 5★
Last Word Kitara
Stellenbosch · South Africa
95.8EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Safari
- safari
- couples
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #4968
Land Vineyards
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valadas APARTADO 122, Montemor-o-Novo 7050-909 Portugal · Stellenbosch, South Africa
Distinctions
Member house
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- couples
- honeymoon
- wellness
- food & wine
- privacy
About Land Vineyards
Land Vineyards is an exclusive five-star adults-only retreat in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The property features rooms and villas with private pools and bespoke interiors by L’AND, set among vineyards. Guests can dine at MAPA Restaurant, which serves Portuguese cuisine, or enjoy drinks at the Wine Bar and Lake Deck, "Café da Viagem." The Vinothérapie Spa by VINOBLE COSMETICS offers grape-based rituals, massages, and beauty treatments, complemented by an indoor heated pool, hammam, sauna, and tennis court.
Yoga, meditation sessions, and tailor-made detox programs are also available, making it a destination for wellness and relaxation. Land Vineyards is a member of Relais & Châteaux, with an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 91/100.
Why it stands out
Land Vineyards is listed for its EMPTYJET status, adults-only exclusivity, and Relais & Châteaux affiliation. The property stands out for its private pool villas, vinotherapy spa by VINOBLE COSMETICS, and focus on wellness. Its Stellenbosch location and Portuguese dining concept add further appeal.
Key facts
- Keys
- 44 rooms · 35 suites · 9 villas
- Architecture
- Designed by Promontório and Márcio Kogan, the hotel houses an exclusive art collection
- Type
- Wellness, Romantic, Vineyard, Private villas
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — evidence: newest villas with private pool have bespoke interior design by L’AND
- Tennis — evidence: SPA (INDOOR HEATED POOL, HAMMAM AND SAUNA • OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (SPRING/SUMMER) • TENNIS COURT
Dining
- Bar — L’AND Gastronomy concept is present both in MAPA Gastronomic Restaurant and at the Wine Bar and Lake Deck - "Café da Viagem"
Policies
- Adults only — evidence: An exclusive five star romantic wine retreat
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — newest villas with private pool have bespoke interior design by L’AND
Wellness
- Spa — The Vinothérapie Spa by renowned Austrian and vegan brand VINOBLE COSMETICS is set in the heart of the vineyards
- Sauna — evidence: SPA (INDOOR HEATED POOL, HAMMAM AND SAUNA • OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (SPRING/SUMMER) • TENNIS COURT
- Hammam — evidence: SPA (INDOOR HEATED POOL, HAMMAM AND SAUNA • OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (SPRING/SUMMER) • TENNIS COURT
- Yoga — evidence: practice yoga or a meditation session, use the sauna, or experience a tailor made detox program
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Relais & ChâteauxMember
- Relais & Châteaux
Location
38.6455, -8.2469Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial8 fields
- Relais & ChâteauxBrand7 fields
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