Best hotels in Cape Winelands

The historic Manor House on Doolhof Wine Estate has been elegantly restored and houses 6 individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms and suites, offering 5-star luxuries and service. The free-standing thatched cottage forms the 7th bedroom and is ideal for honeymooners or guests seeking additional privacy. Situated in a long valley below the Bainskloof Pass, the Estate not only offers a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking but is also an ideal base from which to explore the Cape.

Palmiet Valley Estate is a historic wine farm on the outskirts of Paarl, the hub of the Cape Winelands. With a history dating back to 1694, this magnificent Cape Dutch manor house has an indulgent sense of bygone luxury, and is furnished with a wonderful collection of antiques gathered by the owners over the years. The estate is beautiful, with centuries-old oak trees, fruit orchards, sweeping tracts of vines, and manicured lavender-edged lawns. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to larger luxury suites and a vast Presidential Suite. There are also two self-contained cottages, so there’s something to suit everyone’s requirements.

What was once a forgotten vineyard, is now a place of imagination and tranquility, a refuge for the inquisitive and the inspired. Brookdale Estate Manor House overlooks sprawling vines beneath open African skies in a valley hugged by dramatic mountains. Stay in the Paarl Wine Valley at a world-class country estate, inspired by the villas of Europe.

OPENING MARCH 2026! Introducing a new exclusive private lodge, nestled on the storied slopes of Brookdale Estate in the heart of the Winelands. Designed for discerning travellers seeking stillness, space and soul-stirring scenery, this breathtaking retreat is available on an exclusive-use basis – ideal for friends and family of up to 8 guests wanting to reconnect with nature.