Where to stay in the Cape Winelands

Mountain and skies in the Cape Winelands. Photo: nairnbairn / flickr

Accommodation in the Cape Winelands are vast and varied. Choose from luxury hotels and guest houses to serene camping spots that’ll allow you to truly absorb the beauty of the Winelands. Here are some options to choose from:

Wine estate in the Cape Winelands. Photo: Randall Langenhoven / flickr

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in the Cape Winelands:

Angala, Paarl

Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenbosch

Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek

Eendracht Hotel, Stellenbosch

theLAB Robertson

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in the Cape Winelands:

Val d’Or Estate, Franschhoek

Simonzicht Guest House, Stellenbosch

Oude Wellington Wine & Brandy Estate Lodge, Wellington

Maison Chablis Guest House, Franschhoek

Cana Vineyard Guesthouse, Paarl

Manley Wine Estate, Tulbagh

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in the Cape Winelands:

Cellar 1947, Robertson

Rest at Chabivin, Stellenbosch

Zeederberg Corner, Paarl

Sunny Lane studios, Franschhoek

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in the Cape Winelands:

Stellenbosch Travellers Lodge

Tolbos Backpackers, Worcester

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in the Cape Winelands:

Silwerstrand Caravan Park, Robertson

Fynbos Guest Farm & Animal Sanctuary, Wolseley

Bonnievale River lodge, Bonnievale

ALSO READ: What to do in Stellenbosch.

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