We spent a few days visiting the wineries in the area and the hotel is well located to act as a good base, provided that you either have a car or are happy to use the local railway or bus services (the hotel taxis are expensive by Cape standards). Rooms are odd old colonial eclectic mix, getting shabby in places like the bathroom. Wifi works but only really in the lobby. Given that you're a captive audience the restaurant is disappointing - breakfast aside which it is difficult to make a mess of - too much gravy and over cooked. Wine tasting is good. The Cheetah sanctuary is being relocated so check if that is important to you. Big SAGA coach party there whilst we were in, but no problems caused!

We stayed at Spier for one night in November as one of the first stops in a three month round-the-world trip from which we've just returned. We've stayed at 43 different venues over that time but Spier still ranks highly and good value for the quality of its facilities. Our room was located close to the main hotel and was extremely comfortable with good quality furnishings & equipment. The staff were very helpful (a lift around the complex in a golf-cart was offered with a smile) and overall there was nothing to fault. One particular highlight was our evening meal at Moyo restaurant which should be a "must do" if staying at the hotel.

We stayed her in January 2012 as part of a three week trip to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. From our arrival we were treated to exceptional service by everyone involved, from the friendly and informed reception staff through the housekeeping staff that we passed on our way to and from our room.
Our room was enormous and beautifully appointed. We received a welcome note from the Manager and his team and a bottle of Spier Wines Signature range of wines - and bloomin' delicious it was too - thanks Spier.
As to the rest of the place - from the Cheetah Experience at one end to the rooms at the other the whole place was extremely well looked after - as were we.
The highlight of the two night stay has to be the Segway ride around the estate - brilliant - I want one!
The food at Moyo open-air restaurant, accompanied by the music and dancers was brilliant too - Kudu and Springbok steaks and excellent vegetarian options as well, oh and the cocktails - which thoroughly suited my wife:-). All in all we can't wait to go back - this time with friends to show them what they're missing.

This hotel was in a lovely setting.It is close to a busy road but most of the accommodation in away from it - I wouldn't have liked to sleep in the first "block." The room was large and spacious - the only criticism I would have was of the shabby floor. There were several cracks in the flooring which had broken down to the powdery concrete below which spoilt the look of the room.

The restaurants were both fine. Moyo's was in a lovely setting. It had lots of open bedouin style tents dotted about where you could take your food and sit in relative privacy yet still be part of the general scene. It also had great tree houses again, where you could take your food. We were disappointed however, as we booked it for the African entertainment which didn't happen - we didn't find out why

One thing I did find a bit annoying was that we were interrupted several times in our room. Someone kncked on the door at 08.40 to check the mini bar, then twice more through the day they came to check the bathroom. Then at 5pm (just when I was having 40 winks) reception rang "just to see if everything was alright with the room!" Very efficient but not very relaxing from a guest point of view

A point worth noting to anyone going in the future: Picnics can be ordered but 48 hours notice is required which was no good to us as we only stayed 2 days and when I went to order it we were already too late! I can't imagine why so much notice is required to make up a simple picnic.

Other than that, I would recommend this hotel and I would stay there again in the future