Babylonstoren
Cape Winelands · 9.6/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A calm, design-led stay on a historic Cape Dutch farm in the Cape Winelands, with a heritage garden, vineyards, cellar tours with tasting and a glass-roofed spa.
Babylonstoren occupies a historic Cape Dutch farm where whitewashed gables and thatched rooflines frame a heritage garden and vineyards. The tone is quiet and design-forward, and accommodation includes fynbos-style cottages with verandas looking toward the vines. Whitewashed walls and simple lines run through the buildings, and the mood is farm-chic and relaxed. It feels more like a country estate than a conventional hotel, with open space between the cottages.
Days here move between the garden, the wine cellar and the spa. Cellar tours end with a tasting, and the restaurant is set in a greenhouse conservatory. The glass-roofed spa has heated pools, a bamboo-shaded sauna and a salt room, so you can balance wine and wellness without leaving the farm. Breakfast is included in the stay, and free parking is available on site.
Wine at this hotel
- Historic Cape Dutch farm with its own heritage garden and vineyards
- Cellar tours with tasting are part of the offering
- Cottages with vineyard views and verandas
- Greenhouse conservatory restaurant serves guests on the farm
- Backsberg Estate Cellars is a 4-minute drive away
The setting
The farm lies in the Cape Winelands between Franschhoek and Paarl, in South Africa's Western Cape. Historic Cape Dutch buildings stand among a heritage garden of trees and vineyards, and the grounds also hold a labyrinth and a prickly pear maze within a couple of minutes' walk. The atmosphere is that of a working farm, quiet and unhurried, with plenty of open space around the cottages.
Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Glass-roofed spa with heated pools
- Sauna and salt room
- Greenhouse restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Breakfast included
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Laundry service
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting
Location
Babylonstoren is reached from Babylonstoren Road near Franschhoek, in the Western Cape. The farm's labyrinth and prickly pear maze are a one- to two-minute walk away, and Backsberg Estate Cellars is about 4 minutes by car. Cape Town Bellville Station is roughly 23 minutes away and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) around 47 minutes by car.
Address: Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
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Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the wine cellar?
The property lists cellar tours with tasting among its offerings. Times and availability depend on the season and on the farm, so confirm them with the hotel before you arrive.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes, the farm has a glass-roofed spa with heated pools, a sauna and a salt room. Treatments and opening hours are set by the spa, so check them when you plan your stay.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is listed as included in the stay. The restaurant is set in a greenhouse conservatory; ask the hotel about meal times and any dietary needs.
How far is it from Cape Town airport?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is about 47 minutes away by car, and Cape Town Bellville Station about 23 minutes. Traffic can change the journey time, so allow some margin.
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