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Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Franschhoek, South Africa

96 Excellent 100 Reviews
Wine estate offering guest rooms, suites, and a four bedroom villa, spa with hammam and natural treatments, two restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and an array of wine-focused experiences.
Exclusive Five Star
Alliance Perks

SAVE $250+
  • Breakfast Daily
  • $100 Hotel Credit
  • Wine Tasting
  • Gift
  • VIP Status
  • WiFi

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Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Summary of 118 verified reviews

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Excellent wellness hotel. Great rooms in excellent location.

Nestled at the foot of the Klein Dassenberg mountain range, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard is a luxury hotel providing a superb culinary experience and outstanding wines. Set in the Western Cape Province, the property is in a traditional vineyard town within the French Corner of the Cape, in what is revered as the food and wine capital of South Africa.

Offering 22 room and six suites, all accommodations are arranged around the main building. There are five different types of rooms, including Shiraz Rooms with king beds and courtyard or valley views, as well as the six Cabernet rooms with private terraces overlooking the valley. The largest rooms are the two Cap Classique suites, each with their own private terrace and plunge pool. For families or guests seeking the ultimate in serenity, the Manor House is a four-bedroom available year-round. Within each of the rooms and suites there are Africology branded bathroom amenities, tea and coffee facilities, Nespresso machines, postcards with stamps, well-stocked inclusive minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Bose sound systems.

For dining, the hotel offers two restaurants. The flagship dining option, Miko has 180-degree views over the Franschhoek valley, with a terrace surrounded by glass doors for an al fresco dining experience all year. The cuisine is South African with a twist, where each dish tells a story. Casual dining is offered at the Country Kitchen, which is adjacent to the wine cellar. While the bar serves light bites, afternoon coffee, and pre or post-dinner drinks.

The hotel’s spa has two treatment rooms with an array of treatments and services featuring eco-friendly Africology products made from essential oils and natural plant extracts, as well as a hammam. Plus, there is an outdoor heated pool with views of the mountains and bar service.

Recreation options include the fully-equipped fitness center with strength training and cardio equipment. There's also bike rentals with a variety of routes to explore, and plenty of hiking options through the hills, valleys, and vineyards.

Exclusive Perks at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard

Gift, $100, Wine Tasting and More in Cape Town

SAVE $250+

Mont Rochelle, Sir Richard Branson’s hotel and vineyard, is a stunning 26-bedroom hotel in the town of Franschhoek, South Africa. Franschhoek is a traditional vineyard town in the Western Cape Province famously known as the French Corner of the Cape and is considered to be the food and wine capital of South Africa. Escape to this picturesque corner of South Africa at the foot of the Klein Dassenberg Mountain Range for relaxation and a superb culinary experience accompanied by some outstanding wines.

Guests making reservations through Five Star Alliance under the "Five Star Signature Package" or "Five Star Signature Suites & Villas" or "Best Available Rate" will also receive the following amenities:

  • Breakfast Daily
  • $100 Hotel Credit
  • Wine Tasting
  • Gift
  • VIP Status
  • WiFi
  • Upgrade
  • Early Check-in
  • Late Check-out
Terms and Conditions
Reservations must be made through Five Star Alliance under the “5 Star Signature Package." A $100 USD hotel credit is included, once per room, per stay, valid in gift shop, spa or food & beverage outlets (not valid on room rate or charity contributions, no cash value if not redeemed in full). Complimentary wine tasting is included, once per stay. Upgrade, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability at time of check-in and departure.

Hotel Address:
  • Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard
  • Roberts Valley Road
  • Franschhoek, Western Cape 7690
  • South Africa

Location Summary
Set in the town of Franschhoek, South Africa, Mont Rochelle is just under an hour's drive from Cape Town. Located in the Western Cape Province in a traditional vineyard town, the area is known as the French Corner of the Cape and is revered as the food and wine capital of South Africa.

Directions to Hotel
By car from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 75.2 km/46.7 miles: Get on Settlers Way/N2 from Airport Ring Road and Airport Approach Road. Take Kuils River Road/R300 and N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from N1. Take Klapmuts - Simondium Road and R45 to Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard.
Fine Dining On Site
Miko Restaurant serves South African cuisine with a twist and views of the Franschhoek valley.
Fitness Center
Fully-equipped fitness center with strength training and cardio equipment.
Pool Outdoor
Outdoor heated pool with views of the mountains and bar service.
Spa Facility
Spa has 2 treatment rooms with an array of treatments and services featuring eco-friendly Africology products made from essential oils and natural plant extracts, as well as a hammam.
Biking Touring
Bike rentals with a variety of routes to explore.
Hiking
Plenty of hiking options through the hills, valleys, and vineyards.
Winery Tours
Vineyard on-site with a cellar and wine tastings.
Recommended Rooms
The two Cap Classique suites each have their own private terrace and plunge pool.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Biking Mountain
    - Biking Touring
    - Dining
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Golf Driving Range
    - Golfing
    - Hiking
    - Winery Tours