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All venues are located in idyllique settings and offer breakfast, laundry, pool & recreation areas, TV and a business hub.

Special arrangements have been made for Team kit laundry.

They also offer shuttle services into town. However, dedicated 2026 FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens shuttled will run throughout the day from accommodations to Coetzenburg and back.

Players, coaches and team support will stay at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch, a 10-minute shuttle drive from the competition grounds.

Rooms offer superior beds and bedding, en-suite bathrooms, charging ports, wi-fi, and a TV. The complex has an outdoor pool and seating area, as well as a restaurant.

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Protea Hotel

Players and chaperones

This hotel is set on expansive grounds, 10 minutes from Coetzenburg. This will be home to all players and coaches. Amenities include a gym and pool for exercise.

It is 30 to 40 minutes travelling distance to the airport subject to traffic, and just 10 minutes to the competition grounds. Shuttle services to and from the playing grounds will be available throughout each day.

This venue has hosted several international teams: Sevens Challenger Series, u20 WC and the T20 Women’s World Cup.

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Reservations

Reservations should be made in advance to ensure availability.
Non-reducible duration of reservations: from the 1 September to 7 September, 2026. Mandatory payment of 6 daily participation fees per participant.

  • Arrival from 1 to 7 September = standard package.
  • Arrival before or after = special rules:
    Applicable for the full overnight stay or early check-in or late check-out
    Additional booking must be made no later than 30 days before the event.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made before 25 July, 2026.
Late cancellations or no-shows of a complete Team may result in the loss of the 5 000€ deposit, according to FISU rules.

In case of partial cancellation from 1 to 2 participants:

  • 50% of the fees are refunded until D-1 month.
  • No refund after D-1 month.
  • No refund over 2 no-shows

The rules will apply for every no-show regardless of the reason (injury, VISA denied, flight cancellation/delay, etc).