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 & hydro-therapy 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
Cape Town Central
Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
What you get
28 rooms | Low season R16,300 per night (entry-level room & breakfast), festive season R26,300 per night (entry-level room & breakfast)
TGCSA 5-star premium luxury hotel
The Silo is an exclusive five-star premium hotel in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, towering above Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and defined by Heatherwick Studio’s shimmering geometric windows. Each of the 28 rooms has been individually decorated by owner Liz Biden using colourful and eclectic pieces which juxtapose the modern, industrial architecture. The experience at The Silo Hotel is focused on the art and culture of South Africa’s Mother City while celebrating its exquisite natural beauty. See also La Residence and The Granary Café on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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Major credit cards accepted | The Granary Café, The Willaston Bar and The Silo Rooftop | Conference room (seats 22) | Spa & sauna | Gym | Pool | 24-hour reception | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Bathroom under-floor heating | TV | Limited DStv (Netflix & Amazon available) | Wifi | Mini bar & in-room snacks | Safe
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, 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
10 rooms | Rates from R8,600 - 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 and Vineyard 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
23 rooms | Rates from R14,000 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. 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 | 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
13 rooms | Rates from R8,800 per room per night (breakfast included)
TGCSA 5-star boutique hotel
Leeu House is an oasis of tranquillity and comfort in the heart of Franschhoek, one of the world’s great food and wine destinations, 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. See also Leeu Estates & 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 | 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 & Berg Streets, Franschhoek
What you get
25 rooms | Rates from R9,500 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 and member of Leeu Collection. 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 | 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, 7 x 3-bedroom cottages (ungraded), 1 x 4-bedroom self-catering chalet • Low season from R610 pps B&B, high season from R800 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
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
Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch
What you get
Owner’s Villa, Presidential, Superior, Luxury & Garden lodges | Rates from R23,500 (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 exclusive lodges and villa, a destination spa, two outstanding restaurants, state-of-the-art winery and wine lounge, and luxury boutiques. See also Delaire Graff Restaurant and Indochine 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 & Indochine restaurants | Functions | Spa | Sauna | Gym | Pool | Jacuzzi | Walks/hikes | Cellar tours | Winetasting | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Helipad | In-room tea & coffee facilities | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Under-floor heating | Safe | TV | DStv | Netflix | Wifi | Condé Nast Traveller Gold List - Top 20 Best Hotels in the World (Feb 2018)
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 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 | DStv | Wifi | English & Afrikaans spoken | Owners Gary & Kathy Jordan
Ladybird Vineyards, R44, Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
5 apartments | R850 pps, single R1,450
Self-catering apartments on organic wine farm
Ladybird Vineyards invites you to its lodge in the middle of a sea of organic vines. At this 50-hectare working wine farm, just a few kilometres north of Stellenbosch, five spacious and comfortable self-catering apartments are offered, each with a private en suite bathroom, small but fully furnished kitchen, LCD satellite TV and wifi, and deck with magnificent Table Mountain views.
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Major credit cards accepted | Pool | Walks/hikes | Winetasting | Secure parking | Ceiling fans | TV | DStv | Wifi | Safe | Managed by Touch Down Africa
Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
53 rooms & suites | Seasonal rates on request
TGCSA 5-star premium hotel
Steeped in history, and nestled in Stellenbosch’s idyllic Jonkershoek Valley, 329-year-old Lanzerac is synonymous with Old World charm and rich Cape heritage. Staying in exquisitely styled rooms and suites, 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, pub & casual 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
R310, Baden Powell Road, Stellenbosch
What you get
80 rooms | From R2,500 per room B&B
Family-friendly village-style hotel on heritage wine estate
Spier Hotel, situated on the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, is the ideal family-friendly location from which to explore the Cape winelands. Ranked in the top 100 vineyards in the world, Spier houses one of SA's largest contemporary art collections, and offers a variety of restaurants and award-winning wines. The village-style hotel, reminiscent of a quaint village, caters to guests’ every need, from rest and relaxation to adventures for kids and adults. The rooms are clustered around six courtyards, each with its own swimming pool. See also Spier Hotel Restaurant & Wine Bar Café on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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Major credit cards accepted | Spier Farm Café | Picnics | Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery | Meetings | Weddings/functions | Spa | Pool | Kids clubhouse | Mountain biking | Walks/hikes | Segway tours, Eagle Encounters & self-guided VoiceMap walks | Birding | Winetasting | Craft market | Art | Secure parking | Shuttle service | Laundry service | Air-conditioning | Ceiling fans | DStv | Wifi | Safe | TripAdvisor Hall of Fame | Spier Shop
Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch
What you get
6 bedrooms | Exclusive use | Rates from R45,400 | Breakfast included
Luxury guest villa sleeping max 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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Guests have access to all facilities & services | Guests staying min 3 nights treated to complimentary gourmet SA braai or 3-course dinner | Major credit cards accepted | 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 (excluding dry cleaning) | Safe | Air-conditioning | Fireplaces in common areas | Under-floor heating in bathrooms | TV | DStv | Free wifi
Wolseley
Bergsig
Estate, Route 43, Breërivier
What you get
1 cottage, 3 bedrooms | 1st guest R650, 2nd guest R450, thereafter R350 per guest
Luxury self-catering accommodation
Enjoy a private stay in newly renovated guest lodgings on the 7th-generation Lategan family estate, known for its sustainability and conservation efforts. Three luxurious bedrooms, open-plan living and dining area, and spacious, fully equipped kitchen are ideal for families and friendly couples of up to six people. Eco-conscious and energy-saving Die Kelderhuis is fringed by a farm dam and vines, with lovely mountain views and a convenient situation near the tasting lounge, bistro and cellar. See also Bergsig Bistro on the Restaurants in the Winelands & Cape Town page.
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Major credit cards accepted | Bergsig Bistro | Winetasting | Mountain biking route | Bird watching | Family friendly | Bluetooth-controlled ceiling fans | Honesty bar with Bergsig wines | TV | DStv | Wifi | Fireplace | Lawn area for outdoor leisure activities | Braai & outdoor dining set | Secure parking | Owners Lategan family
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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