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Accommodation in the Winelands & Cape Town

Featured below are some guest lodges, hotels, country inns, B&Bs and self-catering cottages in the winelands, many of them on wine farms. Unless stated to the contrary, all speak English and Afrikaans, have parking and gardens/terraces. Rates are for standard double rooms unless otherwise specified - for example per person (pp) or breakfast included (B&B). Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) ratings where provided. Should you wish to know about wheelchair access, please discuss with the relevant venue.

Camps Bay

 The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

What you get
70 rooms | Best available seasonal rates B&B


TGCSA 5-star hotel

Award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa is situated on Cape Town’s most scenic route, flanking Table Mountain National Park and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection, it offers 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, not to mention a holistic spa and private cinema, with Azure Restaurant serving up breathtaking views in addition to legendary local cuisine and Sushi@12A in The Café Grill offering delicious sushi specialities. See also Azure on the ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

More information
Major credit cards accepted | Azure and Café Grill restaurants with Sushi@12A sushi bar | Leopard Bar for light meals, high tea by the sea & sundowners | Conferences | Weddings/functions | Spa & hydrotherapy pools | Gym | Walks/hikes | Wine, gin & craft beer tasting | Secure parking | Complimentary shuttle service to Waterfront | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | TV | DStv | DVD player | Wifi | Safe | French, Mandarin & Dutch spoken | Owners Tollman family/Red Carnation Hotels

Franschhoek

Franschhoek Cellar – Rose & Protea Cottages

Franschhoek Cellar – Rose & Protea Cottages

Franschhoek Cellar, R45, Franschhoek Main Road, Franschhoek

What you get
2 cottages sleeping 4 pax per cottage | R1,750-R2,000 per cottage


Contemporary-chic cottages beside wine production cellar

Ideal for winelovers wanting to be close to the action, Rose and Protea cottages are situated beside the production cellar on the premises in the heart of Franschhoek. Both cottages have been remodelled to match the contemporary-chic styling of the visitor venue, which is also on the property. The self-catering homes each sleep four adults and have been fitted with all modern conveniences to ensure you have a relaxing stay in one of South Africa’s food capitals. See also Backsberg Family Wines, Brampton Wine Studio, Franschhoek Cellar Restaurant, Old Road Wine Co and The Jetty Restaurant at Fryer's Cove on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

More information
VISA & MasterCard accepted | Restaurant | Conference facilities | Weddings/functions | Winetasting | Secure parking | Air-conditioning | Fireplace | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi

La Petite Ferme

La Petite Ferme

Pass Road, Franschhoek

What you get
15 rooms | Rates from R8,910 - R15,365 per room (breakfast included)


TGCSA 4-star boutique hotel

La Petite Ferme Boutique Hotel & Winery offers the perfect combination of private, contemporary country-style accommodation, luxury amenities and heart-warming hospitality. Situated on the Oliphants Pass high on the Middagkrans Mountain slopes, the Manor House, Vineyard and Winery Suites each have all the creature comforts you’d expect plus spectacular views of Franschhoek Valley – a picture-perfect paradise in which to relax. See also The Restaurant at La Petite Ferme on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

More information
Major credit cards accepted | Restaurant | Vine Orientation tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Air-conditioning | Ceiling fans | Fireplace | Under-floor heating | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi | Some rooms have plunge pools | Owner The Nest Estate

Leeu Estates

Leeu Estates

Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek

What you get
24 rooms | Rates from R15,400 per room per night (breakfast included)


TGCSA 5-star premium boutique hotel

One of three properties in Leeu Collection Franschhoek, Leeu Estates is an exclusive boutique hotel and winery in scenic Franschhoek Valley, just an hour from Cape Town. The focal point of this elegant and sophisticated private hideaway is the refurbished 19th-century manor house with its six guest rooms, in-house restaurant and bar with a living room. Adjacent is Leeu Spa & Gym, plus spacious cottages scattered among gardens, oak trees and vineyards. Guests can enjoy The Dining Room, La Petite Colombe, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Wine Studio, Leeu Spa by Healing Earth, and Everard Read - Leeu Estates. See also Leeu House and Le Quartier Français listings elsewhere on this page.

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All major credit cards accepted | 1 hour from Cape Town | Restaurants | Spa | Gym | Swimming pool | Walks/hikes | Winetasting | | Picnics | Shuttle service | Secure parking | Laundry service | Fully air-conditioned | Ceiling fans & fireplaces (selected rooms) | Under-floor heating | Apple TV | Safe | Wifi | Owner Leeu Collection

Leeu House

Leeu House

12 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek

What you get
13 rooms | Rates from R10,500 per room per night (breakfast included)


TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel

Leeu House is an oasis of tranquillity and comfort, exclusively offered to adults of 18 and above in the heart of Franschhoek, a mere hour from Cape Town. Leeu House’s special appeal is its country ambience despite being located on the village’s vibrant main street, very near award-winning restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. The hotel’s stylish interiors are a contemporary take on Franschhoek’s Cape Dutch heritage, with its strong French influences. This unique hotel also offers sole use of the property options. See also Leeu Estates and Le Quartier Français listings elsewhere on this page.

More information
All major credit cards accepted | 1 hour from Cape Town | In-house restaurant | Spa | |Gym | Guest lounge | Swimming pool | Winetasting | Shuttle service | Secure parking | Laundry service | Fully air-conditioned | Ceiling fans (selected rooms) | Under-floor heating | Apple TV | Safe | Wifi | Owner Leeu Collection

Le Quartier Français

Le Quartier Français

Cnr Wilhelmina and Berg Streets, Franschhoek

What you get
25 rooms | Rates from R10,500 per room per night (breakfast included)


TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel

Tucked away in the heart of Franschhoek, just an hour from Cape Town, Le Quartier Français is an exclusive and romantic 25-room boutique hotel with two separate villas, revered culinary landmark with two exceptional restaurants - Protégé, offering casual dining, and fine-dining establishment Épice. It also features the Everard Read Franschhoek Art Gallery and the Great Heart Wine Boutique. This peaceful auberge’s ideal location makes it easy to wander out from its scented gardens to explore the quaint charms of the village and the wonders of the winelands beyond. See also Leeu House and Leeu Estates listings elsewhere on this page.

More information
All major credit cards accepted | 1 hour from Cape Town | Restaurants | Spa | Gym | Guest lounge | Swimming pool | Winetasting | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Laundry service | Fully air-conditioned | Ceiling fans & fireplaces (selected rooms) | Under-floor heating | Apple TV | Safe | Wifi | Owner Leeu Collection

Hermanus

High Season Farm Cottages

High Season Farm Cottages

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus

What you get
8 cottages | Rates from R360 pp (low season) to R500 pp (high season)


TGCSA 4-star self-catering

High Season Farm is ideally located near the whale-watching hotspot of Hermanus, and within walking distance of all the top pinot noir vineyards of the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Beautifully decorated 4-star farm cottages are ideal for groups or couples travelling to this internationally hailed and wonderfully scenic wine region.

More information
VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club & Amex accepted | Weddings/functions | Pool | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Birding | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Ceiling fans | Fireplace | Under-floor heating | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi

Kuils River

Zevenwacht Country Inn

Zevenwacht Country Inn

Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Langverwacht Road, Kuils River

What you get
Total 38 rooms: 1 honeymoon suite (deluxe), 12 Country Inn luxury suites, 7 x 3-bedroom cottages, 1 x 4-bedroom self-catering chalet • Low season from R670 pps B&B, high season from R875 pps B&B


TGCSA 4-star country house (Country Inn honeymoon and luxury suites only)

Meaning ‘Seven Expectations‘, the name Zevenwacht encapsulates several delights that await visitors at this historic estate. Choose between the Country Inn, offering four-star accommodation in luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned suites; ungraded three-bedroom Vineyard Cottages; or self-catering four-bedroom chalet. See also Zevenwacht Restaurant on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

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Major credit cards accepted | Restaurant | Conferences | Weddings/functions | Spa | Sauna | Pool | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Birding | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | TV | DStv | Wifi | Owners Harold & Denise Johnson

Paarl

Under Oaks Guest House

Under Oaks Guest House

Noord Agter Paarl Road, Paarl

What you get
7 bedrooms | Rates from R1,400 single/R1,700 double (low season) to R1,800/R2,700 (high season), breakfast included


TGCSA 4-star country house

Four-star graded, newly built and limited to seven spacious en suite rooms, the suites on working farm Under Oaks are stylish and luxurious, with personalised designs and decor ensuring exclusivity in a vine-fringed, tranquil setting. All suites feature a private patio and uplifting vistas of vineyards and mountains. Historic Paarl town and the Cape winelands’ myriad allures are within easy reach.

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VISA, MasterCard & Amex accepted | Pizzeria | Conference facilities | Pool | Winetasting | Secure parking | Air-conditioning | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi | Coffee & tea station | Iron plus ironing board | Owners The Britz family

Stellenbosch

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa

Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch

What you get
Owner’s Villa, Presidential, Superior, Luxury & Garden lodges | Rates from R28,800 (breakfast included)


Exclusive and luxurious lodges with spectacular views

A magnificent Cape winelands property flanked by majestic mountain ranges, the Delaire Graff Estate is a unique destination offering exceptional experiences born of the exclusive luxurious Owner’s Villa and 16 lodges, destination spa, two outstanding restaurants, luxury boutiques, state-of-the-art winery and wine lounge where guests are hosted for winetasting. See also Delaire Graff Restaurant and Hōseki on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

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VISA, MasterCard, Amex & international money transfer accepted (Diners Club card not accepted) | Delaire Graff & Hōseki restaurants | Spa | Sauna | Gym | Pool | Jacuzzi | Walks/hikes | Winetasting | Secure parking | Private vehicle transfers at additional cost | Helipad | In-room tea & coffee facilities | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Under-floor heating | Safe | TV | DStv | Netflix | Wifi | Relais & Châteaux accredited property & member of Serandipians

Jordan Luxury Suites

Jordan Luxury Suites

Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch

What you get
13 rooms | Rates on request (breakfast included)


Klink Award best accommodation on a wine estate

Tucked away close to the wine cellar, Jordan Restaurant and The Cellar Door, the luxury suites on Jordan Wine Estate offer panoramic views of the vineyards and Stellenbosch mountains. Each suite has spacious interiors that are individually designed and uniquely decorated, making Jordan Luxury Suites an ideal choice for a perfect winelands getaway. See also Ted's Villa elsewhere on this page and Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira and The Cellar Door on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

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Major credit cards accepted | Restaurant | Conference facilities | Functions | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Fireplace | Safe | TV | Wifi | English & Afrikaans spoken | Owners Gary & Kathy Jordan


Self-catering apartments on organic wine farm

Ladybird Vineyards Lodge is nestled in the centre of a sea of organic vines on a 50-hectare working vineyard, only a few kilometres north of Stellenbosch. The lodge offers eight spacious, elegant hotel-style rooms with magnificent Table Mountain views. The Indian and Atlantic Ocean beaches are just 45 minutes away. There are several golf courses nearby, as well as a variety of superb restaurants and world-renowned wine estates.

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Walks/hikes | Cycling | Winetasting | Swimming pool | Braai area | Secure parking | TV | DStv | Wifi | Managed by Touch Down Africa

Lanzerac Hotel

Lanzerac Hotel

Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch

What you get
53 rooms | Seasonal rates on request


TGCSA 5-star premium hotel

Steeped in history, and nestled in Stellenbosch’s idyllic Jonkershoek Valley, 331-year-old Lanzerac is synonymous with Old World charm and rich Cape heritage. Staying in exquisitely styled rooms, blending period grandeur with contemporary style, guests are indulged with warm and passionate service, and the best wine and cuisine – in short, the finest hospitality the Cape winelands has to offer. See also Lanzerac – Dining on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

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Major credit cards accepted | Main restaurant & cigar bar | Tasting room & deli | Conferences | Weddings/functions | Day spa | Sauna | Gym | Pool | Jacuzzi | Helipad | Horse riding | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Birding | Cellar tours | Winetasting on-site | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Under-floor heating | TV | DStv | Wifi | In-room tea & coffee facilities | Safe

Ted's Villa at Jordan Wine Estate

Ted's Villa at Jordan Wine Estate

Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch

What you get
5 rooms | Rates on request | Breakfast included


Long-term stays in luxury surrounds with breathtaking panorama

Overlooking the Nine Yards vineyard, Ted’s Villa has been upgraded to form the pinnacle of the offering on Jordan Wine Estate. Poised on the ridge that separates the western and eastern portions of the estate, the villa faces the latter and affords spectacular views, perhaps no more so than from the pool, while being protected from the False Bay breezes by a forested hillside. Designed for long-term stays and decorated to complete the contemporary, farmhouse feel, Ted’s Villa is enhanced with optional extras and fully serviced by a housekeeping team. See also Jordan Luxury Suites elsewhere on this page, and Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira and The Cellar Door on the ­Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.

More information
Visa & Mastercard accepted | Swimming pool | Mountain biking | Birding | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Safe | TV | Chromecast | Wifi | English & Afrikaans spoken | Owners Gary & Kathy Jordan

The Homestead at Oldenburg Vineyards

The Homestead at Oldenburg Vineyards

Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch

What you get
6 bedrooms | Exclusive use | Rates from R67,000 | Breakfast included


Luxury guest villa sleeping maximum 12 persons

Spacious and elegantly proportioned, the 200-year-old Oldenburg homestead has been meticulously restored and modernised to create a seamless flow of indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxed family living and sophisticated entertaining. The Homestead is well suited to a multi-generational family, party of friends or corporate team. Fringed by a well-established garden, olive groves and vineyards, the two-level house has deep verandas, large swimming pool and gym. It comes with housekeeping and personalised service.

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Major credit cards accepted | Guests staying minimum three nights treated to complimentary gourmet SA braai or three-course dinner | Complimentary winetasting | Daily fruit & snacks | Gym | Pool | Mobile spa & yoga sessions (extra cost) | Mountain biking (extra cost for hiring bikes) | Walks/hikes | Birding | Secure parking | Shuttle & transfer service (extra cost) | Laundry service | Safe | Air-conditioning | Fireplaces in common areas | Under-floor heating in bathrooms | TV | DStv | Free wifi

Note: The above are paid entries. The venues supplied information on their cuisine, menus, accommodation and attractions, which was then edited for consistency of style. To have your accommodation establishment, restaurant or wine tours featured online or in the hardcover guide, contact Philip van Zyl.