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Babylonstoren

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Franschhoek with spa and winery

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A great choice for a stay in Franschhoek, Babylonstoren features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Babel Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $654
$752 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30

Why we love this property

Work and wellness blend
This hotel combines conference facilities and meeting rooms with spa indulgences. Guests can enjoy massages, body treatments, and fitness options.
Delicious dining options
Culinary journeys await at this hotel's 2 restaurants and bar. After enjoying the free full breakfast, wine lovers can explore the on-site winery.
Stress-free sanctuary
The full-service spa offers deep-tissue massages and body treatments in outdoor areas. A sauna, steam room, and 24-hour gym create a restorative haven.

Room options

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A modern house with a sloped roof and multiple skylights, surrounded by trees.

Two Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

One Bedroom Garden Cottage Suite

  • Garden view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a chair, a fireplace, and a framed botanical print on the wall.

One Bedroom Garden Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a red chair, a sofa, and a wooden desk.

Suite (Farmhouse)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Fynbos Cottage one bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a large bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

Fynbos Cottage two bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 115 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern outdoor patio with a pool, wooden deck, and seating area.

Fynbos Family House

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A minimalist bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and framed botanical prints on the walls.

One Bedroom Red Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

One Bedroom Fowl House Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, white bedding, and a black throw blanket. There is a small bedside table with a lamp, a framed botanical print on the wall, and a window with natural light.

Two Bedroom Koorenhuis Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 115 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Babylonstoren Labyrinth - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prickly Pear Maze - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Babylonstoren - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Backsberg Estate Cellars - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 46 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 47 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sadiecoffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Knus Karoo Kombuis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Greenhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Nova - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Babylonstoren

  • A great choice for a stay in Franschhoek, Babylonstoren features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Babel Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Mountain biking
  • Canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1709
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Winery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Special features

Spa

Babylonstoren Spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Babel Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Greenhouse - This café serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 950 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Babylonstoren House
Babylonstoren House Paarl
Babylonstoren Paarl
Babylonstoren Hotel Paarl
Babylonstoren Hotel
Babylonstoren Hotel
Babylonstoren Paarl
Babylonstoren Hotel Paarl

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Babylonstoren?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Babylonstoren?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Babylonstoren?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Babylonstoren?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 950 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Babylonstoren?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Babylonstoren and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, rowing, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Babylonstoren also has a winery and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a sauna and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Babylonstoren?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Babylonstoren have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Babylonstoren like?

Babylonstoren is a short 3-minute walk from Babylonstoren and 2 minutes' walk from Prickly Pear Maze.

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