Grande Roche — Paarl, South Africa
Grande Roche
Paarl, South Africa
Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1707. Remodeled: 2001. Rooms: 35. Suites: 34.
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Situated on a working farm in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Grande Roche is within easy reach (45 mins) of the world-class city of Cape Town, its airport and its many tourist and scenic attractions. The hotel with its historic manor house, is the epitome of luxury and traditional hospitality. Set on the gentle slope of Paarl Mountain, it offers panoramic vistas of the mountains and valley, spectacular sunsets and a tranquil atmosphere - food for the soul! As a matter of course, our chefs at the award-winning Bosman's Restaurant whip up gourmet fare - light, healthy, mouth-watering dishes using only the finest, local ingredients and fresh produce. From a superb wine cellar our sommeliers select wines to match the cuisine and to suit your taste. All this is coupled with friendly, unobtrusive and professional service from the staff, whose main objective is to ensure that you will have an unforgettable experience.
Awards
Travel & Leisure Award Winner
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The first hotel in Sout Africa to be awarded the Silver Classification according to SATOUR's (South African Tourism Board) new national grading system, the hotel was also honored by the Relais & Chateaux, as the fourth South African establishment to gain membership. Grande Roche was ranked among the "10 Top Wine Country Hotels of the World" in America's Food and Wine magazine as an ideal wine getaway, and was described as "South Africa's most hedonistic property."
Recommended Rooms
The hotel has 29 suites and five regular rooms. Each is individually decorated and furnished, some are more secluded then others.
Banquets & Meetings
Large amphitheatre can seat 350 people
Disabled Access
Two rooms
Executive Retreat
Two rooms for eight each
Fine Dining on Site
Restaurant has over 6,000 bottles of wine.
Pool, Indoor
In fitness center on site
Tennis Courts on Site
Two hard courts
Ballooning, Hot Air
Parachuting, sunset cruises
Boating
Can be arranged on nearby rivers or 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Ecological Tourism
Parachuting, sunset cruises
Fishing - Fly
Can be arranged on nearby rivers.
Fishing - Ocean
Can be arranged 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Golfing
Fourteen golf courses located with five minutes to an hour away.
Jet Skiing
Can be arranged on nearby rivers or 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Jogging & Running
Many trails in the wine country
Sailing
Can be arranged 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Scuba Diving
Through the hotel, this can be arranged 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Shopping
The village of Paarl has some small shops.
Water Skiing
Can be arranged on nearby rivers or 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Windsurfing
Can be arranged 40 minutes away at the beaches.
Winery Tours
This hotel is situated in the middle of prime wine country.
Hotel Amenities
- - Banquets & Meetings
- - Disabled Access
- - Executive Retreat
- - Fine Dining on Site
- - Fitness Center
- - Pool, Indoor
- - Pool, Outdoor
- - Spa Facility
- - Tennis Courts on Site
Available Activities
- - Biking, Mountain
- - Biking, Touring
- - Boating
- - Fishing - Fly
- - Fishing - Ocean
- - Golf Driving Range
- - Golfing
- - Hiking
- - Horseback Riding
- - Jet Skiing
- - Jogging & Running
- - Sailing
- - Scuba Diving
- - Tennis Courts Nearby
- - Water Skiing
- - Windsurfing
- - Winery Tours
Hotel Address
Location Summary
Located About 5 Minutes Drive Away From The Business Centre And About 45 Minutes From Cape Town. On A Working Fruit Farm-grapes And Plums. In A Renovated Historical Manor House And Outbuilding.
Directions to Hotel
From Airport To Hotel - At The Traffic Lights Keep Straight Ahead. Before The Bridge Turn Sharp Left Onto The N2. On The N2 Turn Off At R300. Keep Straight And You Will Automatically Switch On The N1 To Paarl. Take Exit 55. At The Stop Street Turn Left Into The Main Road. Pass A Set Of Traffic Lights. 4 Blocks Furthur On - Left Hand Side - Brown Board Turn Left In Plantasie Street.
- Grande Roche
- Plantasie Street
- Paarl , 7646
- South Africa
Location Summary
Located About 5 Minutes Drive Away From The Business Centre And About 45 Minutes From Cape Town. On A Working Fruit Farm-grapes And Plums. In A Renovated Historical Manor House And Outbuilding.
Directions to Hotel
From Airport To Hotel - At The Traffic Lights Keep Straight Ahead. Before The Bridge Turn Sharp Left Onto The N2. On The N2 Turn Off At R300. Keep Straight And You Will Automatically Switch On The N1 To Paarl. Take Exit 55. At The Stop Street Turn Left Into The Main Road. Pass A Set Of Traffic Lights. 4 Blocks Furthur On - Left Hand Side - Brown Board Turn Left In Plantasie Street.
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or
crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted
rate.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.
If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.
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