Housed in the original winery, Catharina’s dates back to the 17th century and is reminiscent of a glorious age in Cape architecture. Fine dining is an essential part of the experience at Steenberg. Upon entering Catharina’s one basks in the immediate attention of welcoming restaurant staff who will discreetly pamper guests throughout their meal.
Talented executive chef, Garth Almazan, will host you and guests are invited to relax, dine in style and enjoy sophisticated, contemporary South African cuisine. Live jazz is played at the Sunday Buffet Luncheons.

The excellence of its award winning cuisine and the quality of the wine list promise a superb dining experience.

The land was originally granted to a widow, Catharina Ras, in 1682. Wines were first produced on the farm in 1695. The farm was first known as Swaaneweide – the feeding place of swans; it was only later renamed as Steenberg, in honour of the imposing mountain which towers over it. Steenberg is the southern-most wine farm in the Constantia Valley, it thus benefits greatly from the cooling influence of nearby False Bay. Since1990, some 68 ha have been planted, comprising of a number of cultivars including its flagship cultivar Sauvignon Blanc as well as Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Nebbiolo.

The state-of-the-art cellar, completed in 1996, has the capacity to produce around 70 000 cases. The cellar also boasts a vinotheque, where bottled wines can be kept under ideal conditions until ready to be enjoyed.
Steenberg’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc Reserve has won awards year after year. The winery’s distinctive red blend – Catharina – is widely recognized for its elegant, old-world French style.

The international reputation of Steenberg’s distinctive wines is fast on the ascendant.

The par-three, not-so-short 14th hole, features the largest green in Africa at 76 meters in length; indigenous shrubs guard the green and the mound has been shaped to echo the distinctive mountain range behind. Steenberg has always been named as one of the best conditioned courses in South Africa Golf Digest’s annual Top 100, consistent in its improvement each year.

The 18 hole course was designed to make full use of natural features and hazards such as the vineyards, pine forest and gentle waterways. Its environmental diversity gives the course its unique character.
The Steenberg Golf Club is open to the public, but priority and special green fee rates are given to hotel guests and members.
The well-designed and refurbished clubhouse has seen many golfers enjoying the 19th hole.

The unique design in combination with the professional treatment procedures, based on traditional and natural touch therapy principles will gladden the heart of any prospective client. Well qualified staff tailor treatments to suit a client's specific needs.
The 90 minute ScenTao Hot Stone Therapy Massage is an unforgettable experience for the massage enthusiast. Another outstanding treatment is the ‘Elixir’; the Ginkgo signature therapeutic massage which encompasses five different techniques using traditional touch therapies. Feel indulged in the soothing ambience of this delightful spa whilst participating in an energizing treatment.
The serene setting and the gentle, yet powerful energy radiating from the Steenberg Mountains has made the Spa at Steenberg an ‘in spot’ for health enthusiasts in the Cape.