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
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.
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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 | Culinary experiences | 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 Red Carnation Hotels
Franschhoek
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.
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VISA & MasterCard accepted | Restaurant | Conference facilities | Weddings/functions | Winetasting | Secure parking | Air-conditioning | Fireplace | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi
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.
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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
Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek
What you get
24 rooms | Rates from R20,500 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
12 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek
What you get
12 rooms & a suite | Rates from R13,500 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.
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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
Cnr Wilhelmina and Berg Streets, Franschhoek
What you get
25 rooms | Rates from R13,500 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.
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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
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.
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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 Wine Estate, Langverwacht Road, Kuils River
What you get
Total 38 rooms: 1 honeymoon suite (deluxe), 12 Country Inn luxury suites, ungraded 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
Montagu
19 Church Street, Montagu
What you get
23 rooms | Rates on application
4-star guest house
A charmingly renovated historic treasure in the heart of Montagu, Mimosa Lodge seamlessly blends modern comforts with the architecture and decor of yesteryear to offer guests an unforgettable stay. There’s so much on offer, you may find yourself extending your visit to take one last stroll through the tranquil gardens, energise your mind and body in the private swimming pool, or enjoy one last satisfying glass at the intimate bar. Few guests depart without having dined at all three carefully curated dining venues: The Grill Room, serving impeccably grilled meals, particularly steaks; Solo Restaurant, a fine-dining experience offering creative food-and-wine pairing menus; and Santé Café, specialising in decadent cakes and pastries, and expertly brewed coffee. See also Santé Shop & Café, Solo by Bernhard and The Grill Room on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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Restaurants | Conference facilities | Wedding venue | Pool | German & Swiss-German spoken | Owner Bernhard Hess
Paarl
Hawequa Forestry Road, Klein Drakenstein
What you get
6 luxury suites | R7,000 / suite (low season) R15,250 / suite (high season), breakfast included
TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel
Your refuge from life’s daily bustle, the Manor House at Brookdale Estate offers the opportunity to embrace nature, tranquillity, food, wine and wellness. With five suites in the main house, and a secluded sixth suite in an adjacent building, you can sleep in, enjoy languid walks through the vines, spend time in the library or beside the pool, or simply gaze out over the view. The location in the heart of the Paarl winelands, less than an hour from Cape Town, offers easy access to some of the city’s most exceptional nature trails, restaurants, wineries and wellness experiences. See also Brookdale Estate Bistro on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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VISA & MasterCard accepted | Bistro | Conference facilities | Weddings/functions | Spa on request | Gym | Pool | Walks/hikes | Birding | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Safe | TV | Wifi | Minibar & coffee station | Private chef | Owner Tim Rudd
Robertson
Retreat, Agterkliphoogte Valley, Robertson
What you get
5 cottages | 500 pp sharing (high season)
Self-catering guest cottages
Splashes of bright, inviting colour in a quiet Robertson valley, the individually decorated self-catering cottages on Windfall farm will lift your spirit just by looking at them! There are different units for families and couples, all with their own braai plus a new shared BBQ area beside the pool. There's also a variety of kids’ activities on offer. It’s the perfect getaway to recharge, with the bonus of handcrafted, award-winning Windfall wines and brandy to taste by arrangement. Hopefully, with more rain this year the dams will be full and you can enjoy jumping off the jetty and having sundowners at the boma.
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VISA & MasterCard accepted | Pool with communal braai area | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Children welcome | Pet friendly | Winetasting by appointment only | TV | DStv | Wifi
Stellenbosch
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, Delaire Graff Estate is a unique destination offering exceptional experiences born of an opulent Owner's Villa and 16 luxurious lodges designed by the renowned David Collins Studio, a destination spa, two outstanding restaurants, exclusive boutiques, state-of-the-art winery and a 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 | Functions | 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 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 The Villa elsewhere on this page and The 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 | Restaurants | Conference facilities | Functions | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Fireplace | Safe | TV | Wifi | English & Afrikaans spoken | Owners Gary & Kathy Jordan
Ladybird Vineyards, R44 Elsenburg, Stellenbosch
What you get
8 rooms | Rates on request (breakfast included)
Elegant and tranquil lakeside accommodation with phenomenal views
Discover Ladybird Vineyards Lodge, where the allure of Stellenbosch meets the tranquillity of the Cape winelands. 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 views. There are several golf courses nearby, as well as a variety of superb restaurants and world-renowned wine estates.
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Major credit cards accepted | Walks/hikes | Cycling | Winetasting | Swimming pools | Braai area | Secure parking | Laundry services | TV | Wifi | Managed by Touch Down Africa
Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
53 rooms | Seasonal rates on request
TGCSA 5-star premium boutique 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
Zandberg Farm, Winery Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
13 bedrooms | R2,400 / room (low season) R3,800 / room (high season) (breakfast included)
TGCSA 3-star winelands accommodation
On the foothills of the dramatic Helderberg Mountain, the comfortable accommodation consists of 13 rooms made up of a manor house, several independent suites, and cottages that overlook vineyards and a beautiful garden. So perfectly situated, it’s hard to believe this tranquil haven and its legendary sibling, 96 Winery Road Restaurant, are just 12 minutes from Stellenbosch and a short drive from Cape Town. There is no more perfect spot to relax, glass of wine in hand, and watch the sun set behind Table Mountain. See also 96 Winery Road Restaurant on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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Major credit cards accepted | Restaurant | Conference facilities | Weddings/functions | Pool | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Birding | Cellar tours | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Safe | TV | DStv | Wifi
Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
5 rooms en suite | Rates on request (breakfast included)
Long-term stays in luxury surrounds with breathtaking panorama
Overlooking the Nine Yards vineyard, The 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 dramatic 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. The Villa is enhanced with optional extras that include a private dinner prepared and served by Chef Marthinus Ferreria or a tasting with the winemaker. See also Jordan Luxury Suites elsewhere on this page, and The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira and The Cellar Door on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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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
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
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