Grande Roche Hotel

Winelands, South Africa

Historic Manor House
Heated Pool
Braai & Mountain View
Terrace Suite Bedroom
Terrace Suite Bathroom
Terrace Suite & Paarl Rock
Amphiteatre
Rose Garden and View of Mountains
Historic Manor House
Heated Pool
Braai & Mountain View
Terrace Suite Bedroom
Terrace Suite Bathroom
Terrace Suite & Paarl Rock
Amphiteatre
Rose Garden and View of Mountains

The hotel

This immaculately restored Cape Dutch homestead, set in the heart of Paarl, is truly a special place to stay. Surrounded by gorgeous countryside, the hotel dates back to the 18th century and offers guests a variety of sumptuous accommodation, with suites and guest rooms lavishly decorated and designed to ensure the ultimate in comfort. There are also 2 swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts and a fitness centre. For enthusiasts, there are 2 championship golf courses within a 10-minute drive, making this a perfect place to combine adventure and activity with pure relaxation. The award-winning Bosman’s Restaurant promises fine food lovers a real treat! The imaginative combinations of flavours and quality ingredients make breakfast and dinner a very exciting prospect. The manor house also houses a small wine cellar, a private dining room and a large and lavishly appointed lounge, a great place to relax at night with a glass of local wine. For informal and relaxed lunches, enjoy the Bistro Allegro menu beside the pool, inside the manor house or on the terrace.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Tennis
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located in the scenic town of Paarl with much to explore in the local area. Transfer time from Cape Town airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

34 suites. All rooms with air-conditioning, under-floor heating, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, telephone, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and umbrella. Studio Suites are located in one of the original buildings and have a lawn/terrace area, a sitting area, 1 king-size bed, sleeping max 2 adults.

Duplex Suites are set over 2 floors, located in one of the original buildings and have an outdoor area, lounge on the ground floor and bedroom, with either 1 king-size or 2 single beds, on the top floor, sleeping max 2 adults and 1 child.

Terrace Suites are on 1 level and have a terrace with outdoor furniture, vineyard and mountain views, lounge with TV and CD/DVD player, either 1 king-size or 2 single beds. sleeping max 2 adults.

1 Garden Suite located in one of the original buildings, has a private rooftop sun terrace, enclosed patio, lounge with TV and CD/DVD player, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double shower and bedroom with 1 king size bed, sleeping max 2 adults.

Bosman’s Restaurant (fine dining; Bistro menu Weds-Thurs and Bosman's menu Thurs-Sun), Bistro Allegro (informal lunch beside the pool; closed in the winter months). High tea (advanced booking required). Small wine cellar. Kraal heated swimming pool and Bistro pool. Kraal Fitness Centre. 2 floodlit tennis courts, bicycles for hire*, hiking trail, jogging tracks. Water sports* on nearby rivers.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great view

Nov 17, 2019 Karinia_roulinho Zurich, Switzerland

The hotel is very nice, greatly situated with an amazing view over the valley. The restaurant was great, stuff is very kind and friendly. However we didn’t get the usual honeymoon treatment (bottle of champagne, upgrades or anything similar) which we have received at other similar hotels in South Africa. Breakfast was very good, best eggs… Read more
The hotel is very nice, greatly situated with an amazing view over the valley. The restaurant was great, stuff is very kind and friendly. However we didn’t get the usual honeymoon treatment (bottle of champagne, upgrades or anything similar) which we have received at other similar hotels in South Africa. Breakfast was very good, best eggs benedict we had so far. Read less
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Oct 14, 2019 Ruth F

We had the most amazing dinner celebrating my birthday and or honeymoon. The most wondering waitress (long hair but didn’t catch her name) was amazing. Outstanding. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Food was incredible and service was excellent. Thank you so much for and wonderful evening
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful setting and wonderful staff

Oct 13, 2019 alison_simpson27 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Lovely hotel, with rooms in terraced thatched chalets - we stayed in room 1 (the Stables) which is detached with its own little garden and sunny roof terrace. Fantastic staff, albeit that it seemed very quiet when we were there so we probably got quite a lot of individual attention (suited us!) Some minor niggles - bathroom was very dated and in… Read more
Lovely hotel, with rooms in terraced thatched chalets - we stayed in room 1 (the Stables) which is detached with its own little garden and sunny roof terrace. Fantastic staff, albeit that it seemed very quiet when we were there so we probably got quite a lot of individual attention (suited us!) Some minor niggles - bathroom was very dated and in need of a refurb and sound on TV kept cutting out, but these were minor. Also, silly things like a broken umbrella base on the top terrace had been replaced but the broken one not removed, attention to detail like this would just elevate the overall feel. Nice features such as a complimentary chauffeur service within a 10 km radius is useful if you don’t have transport. The restaurant is funkily decorated and I know they have recently changed the menu format to ‘nose to tail’ - not quite sure the have got this right just yet. Food was indeed interesting but very large portion sizes meant it felt more like a hearty gastro pub than fine dining. It may have been because we were there mid week, but one night we were the only guests so the atmosphere was a bit lacking. Would recommend this hotel and Paarl - instead of going to its more fashionable neighbours (Stellenbosch and Frannschoek), give it a try - it’s and easy walk into town from the hotel and the architecture, history and heritage is amazing. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful winter special

Apr 30, 2019 523ernae Cape Town Central, South Africa

We had a wonderful time at Grande Roche Hotel. We booked their winter special. It was definitely worth it. We arrived with very friendly staff welcoming us and check-in was a pleasure. We even received a complimentary upgrade! Our room was private and had a beautiful terrace and view. We were also welcomed with a complimentary bottle of wine. Our… Read more
We had a wonderful time at Grande Roche Hotel. We booked their winter special. It was definitely worth it. We arrived with very friendly staff welcoming us and check-in was a pleasure. We even received a complimentary upgrade! Our room was private and had a beautiful terrace and view. We were also welcomed with a complimentary bottle of wine. Our dinner at Bosmans restaurant was excellent ! Beautifully presented and very tasty. We can also recommend their breakfast. Thank you to the management and staff. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wait until you know how the new owners run the place

Apr 27, 2019 amodpointofview Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nice hotel, great setting, however, attention to detail is not there. Bedding is left outside rooms overnight and until late in the day. The bar is not stocked with staples. Simple logistics that you would expect a five star hotel take in its stride is beyond them. The hotel is for sale and my suggestion is wait until you know how the new owners… Read more
Nice hotel, great setting, however, attention to detail is not there. Bedding is left outside rooms overnight and until late in the day. The bar is not stocked with staples. Simple logistics that you would expect a five star hotel take in its stride is beyond them. The hotel is for sale and my suggestion is wait until you know how the new owners run the place. Such a pity! Read less