Top Boutique Hotels in Cape Winelands (2026)

In the heart of the Franschhoek village, the elegant Chapter House Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool overlooking the Franschhoek Mountains. Built in 1888, it blends a colonial style with old-time chic. The individually decorated rooms at Chapter House Boutique Hotel come with air conditioning and DVD players. Each has an inviting seating area and a safety deposit box. Guests can rest on the veranda, enjoying the scent of Chapter House Boutique Hotel's rose and lavender garden. The stylish lounge with a fireplace provides a pleasant setting for reading, while its bar serves a variety of drinks. Free WiFi and complimentary private parking are available at the property. Cape Town International Airport is 30 mi away.

- "Fantastic hotel, with friendly and very helpful staff only too happy to help. Rooms were spacious with an impressive choice at breakfast every morning. Perfect location just off the main street, with all shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. At 3pm every day, a freshly made (and always delicious) cake was laid out for residents to enjoy." - "Boutique hotel with BIG hotel service, friendly attentive and helpful personnel. Would not hesitate to book another stay."

Just 984 feet from the Franschhoek monument, in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel offers luxurious suites and traditional cottages, some with their own private swimming pools. All of the accommodations at Akademie Street is set in lush gardens and many have views of the mountains of the Cape Winelands. Each suite or cottage has its own theme and the property features with wood fired hot tubs and fragrant landscaped gardens. Gelatenheid Oortuiging and Vreugde each have their own sun-kissed swimming pool and shady, private garden. The fourth building, Uitsig is a separate, large, luxurious upstairs suite with balcony and lovely views. The fifth building, Twyfeling is a gracious Cape Dutch style house with large living rooms and two large bedroom suites. Uitsig and Twyfeling share a large, heated pool and garden. A full English breakfast is served each morning and the hotel’s concierge desk is open 24/7 to help you with restaurants, wine tours, hikes and advice on what to see and do. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is just 30 minutes drive from Stellenbosch and hour from Cape Town.

- "The Host “Declan” was very professional and in touch with us about every aspect of our stay It is a World Class Boutique Hotel" - "We had the perfect stay at Akademie. The staff could not do anything more for you, always offering drinks and making sure you had everything you needed. The breakfast was probably one of the best hotel breakfasts I have had. And the setting is just stunning by the pool and in the orangerie. Also great location being able to walk to the local restaurants and attractions. Rooms are also very quiet and spacious and we slept very well."

Featuring panoramic views of False Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountaints, Cape Vermeer offers luxury self-catering studios, as well as a swimming pool and a garden and terrace with BBQ facilities. The air-conditioned suites come with a private terrace and elegant, modern décor. There is also a seating area, satellite TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, oven, stove and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and guests can enjoy private parking on site. Breakfast is available and guests benefit from the concierge serves offered. Cape Vermeer is located on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain, just a 10-minute drive from several Stellenbosch wine estates. Strand Beach and Gordon’s Bay Beach are both 15 minutes’ drive away. Cape Town International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Cape Vermeer.

- "The view is incredible. The breakfasts are delicious (the pastries and croissants were SO fresh), and the attention to detail is impressive. The rooms are beautifully decorated. The glass house where we worked and had breakfast was so quaint and comfortable. The views from there are lovely. Richard and Bart, our hosts, made the stay very memorable and special. They are so professional and welcoming and do everything with excellence. Cape Vermeer will definitely be our go-to place when we stay in that part of the Cape."

28 miles from Aquila Private Game Reserve in Breede River DC, Tierkloof Mountain Cottages features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Guests can access the farm stay via private entrance. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with hot tub. A patio with an outdoor dining area and pool views is offered in every unit. At the farm stay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Breede River DC, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 106 miles from Tierkloof Mountain Cottages.

- "Everything was outstanding. Loved the place. You have everything and more - highest quality. Exceptional birthday gift to myself. Thank you Tierkloof. Dawie, the hostess, is outstanding!!!!" - "Spectacular scenery, comfortable, lots of pots, pans and crockery. We stayed at the Fort and there were lots of different spaces to relax in with or away from others. The hot tub was wonderful!" - "The setup was great, with lots of chill areas for groups, the interior was very cozy, with a fire place that heated up the entire house. The outside surrounding scenery was also absolutely beautiful and was perfect for leisurely Sunday morning walk."

De Zeven in Stellenbosch provides adults-only accommodations with pool with a view, an open-air bath, and a garden. Beauty services is available for guests. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. At the guest house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the guest house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Stellenbosch University is 6.7 miles from De Zeven, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 22 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "I absolutely loved my stay at the guest lodge. It doesn't feel at all like a hotel. It's more like visiting a friends hillside vineyard villa. It's open and airy with amazing views. Tons of sitting space around the public areas. The pool is beautiful overlooking the valley and surround mountains. The breakfast is wonderful. And, the staff is extremely welcoming. My room was large and very comfortable. I loved staying here!" - "The views, the location, the breakfast"

La Providence is set on a working wine farm in the magnificent Franschhoek valley at the foot of the Middagkrans mountains. The small and luxurious guest house features a pond. The rooms at La Providence are elegantly furnished with modern and sophisticated design and interior. Each is equipped with air conditioning, mini-bar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are fitted with a spacious shower. Some of the rooms have access to a private pool. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or on the terrace. Guests can relax with a drink in the lounge area, which also offers a cozy fireplace for colder winter evenings. A number of restaurants serving a range of cuisines can be found within 3.1 mi. The garden features an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. There is also an adjoining boma area where guests can sit around an open fire pit. Free WiFi is available throughout. La Providence is 1804 feet away from the Huguenot Monument and the center of Stellenbosch is 19 mi away.

Avondrood is a small Cape Victorian-style guest house in the historical part of Franschhoek. It features an outdoor pool set within gardens, a reception room with a fireplace and wine bar, and free Wi-Fi in the lounge and patio area. All of the spacious guest rooms in this boutique guest house are equipped with a TV, air conditioning and an private bathroom. Some rooms provide views of the tranquil gardens or the Wemmershoek Mountains. A breakfast made of home-made pastries is served in the Avondrood’s dining room or out on the garden terrace. The restaurants of Franschhoek are just a few minutes’ walk away. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the Wemmershoek Forest Reserve which is 1.2 mi away. Guest House Avondrood is just 30 mi from the pristine beaches of Strand and False Bay. Avondrood Guest House by The Oyster Collection is 37 mi from Cape Town International Airport and 5 mi from Berg River Dam. Paarl and Stellenbosch are both 20 minutes’ driving away. Free on-site car parking is available.

- "Beautiful old home, well preserved, great location, warm welcome, excellent comms & assistance with booking changes, all the little extras included, comfortable & superbly decorated." - "The property was clean, inviting and luxurious." - "Convenient location on a beautiful, quiet street, close to shops, restaurants, art galleries. Big, comfortable rooms, great ambiance, delicious breakfast , wonderful staff especially Karloff who did absolutely everything to make sure that we have an exquisite experience. Thank you Avondrood Guest House team!"

La Cotte The Manor House offers accommodations in Franschhoek, 23 miles from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and 31 miles from Heidelberg Golf Club. 18 miles from Boschenmeer Golf Course and 19 miles from Stellenbosch University, the property offers a garden and a bar. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Rooms are equipped with a pool with a view featuring mountain views. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Franschhoek Art House is a 18-minute walk from the guest house, while Hugenot Monument is 1.4 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 39 miles from La Cotte The Manor House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "La Cotte is a very beautiful place. The grounds & surroundings are absolutely stunning. This is the perfect place to visit if you wish to unwind and enjoy nature. The boutique rooms are very comfortable and well facilitated. The staff were very professional yet very friendly." - "Incredible property set in an idyllic location, right in town but just far enough away to be exceptionally quiet. Stayed in a pool room, very high end decor and finish. Top notch breakfast in an amazing backdrop."

Located on a working wine farm in Franschhoek, L'Auberge Chanteclair is a French-style manor house. This property features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each of the rooms at L'Auberge is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV with satellite channels and a bathroom with free toiletries provided. Some units offer a private patio. A complimentary glass of Chanteclair wine is served on the veranda and a farm-style breakfast is served daily on the vine-covered patio. L'Auberge Chanteclair is set within 0.6 mi of Franschhoek's town center.

- "Auberge Chanteclair is far more than a hotel. The staff and the atmosphere there truly makes you feel at home. The breakfast is delicious, the staff goes out of their way to assist you and the scenery in and around the property is stunning. Would give more than 5 stars if I could. The best hotel I have stayed in for a long time." - "Chanteclair is a truly amazing guesthouse to stay. Allan and Yvonne are warm and friendly hosts with lots of fun stories and wonderful knowledge of life in Botswana and South Africa. Chanteclair is a working vineyard and has beautiful gardens and a pool to enjoy. All the rooms are beautifully and comfortably decorated, with relaxing patios and gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. We were offered a choice of two private cottages. The breakfasts are absolutely delicious with lots of homemade specialties and floral decorations. Weather permitting, you sit on a lovely terrace with the sun rising over the hill, or when raining, a very cozy breakfast room with a roaring log fire. Chanteclair is extremely quiet as it is approximately a 15-minute walk along a country road to reach the village where many of the fantastic restaurants and small shops are located. It's a pretty and safe walk into the village. The Chanteclair wine is really tasty and can be purchased from the hosts - there was always a choice left in your room."

Set in the center of Franschhoek, boasting stunning views of the Franschhoek Mountain, this guesthouse awaits guests hoping to experience genuine country hospitality. Within walking distance of various shops and award-winning restaurants, La Fontaine Boutique Hotel by The Oyster Collection combines first-class facilities with picturesque surroundings. Start the day with a refreshing swim in the pool or with breakfast on the grounds. Next to elegant rooms in a beautifully restored late 19th century house, La Fontaine also includes spacious double rooms in the main building and a family suite on the grounds. Treat yourself to a professional massage while babysitters are looking after your children. For a truly hassle-free and relaxing stay, the friendly staff is happy to arrange rental bikes or a shuttle service to the airport for you.

- "The security, Kaapse dutch rooms and probably one of the best services I’ve had at a boutique hotel." - "The room was beautiful and warm on a very cold day. Our bed was big and comfortable. The staff and food were magnificent." - "Location, service, staff in fact everything was 10/10. We could not fault a thing." - "Everything. Trully amazing." - "A fantastic boutique hotel in the heart of town. The staff were extremely friendly and the breakfast was amazing. Beautifully appointed rooms and they had lovely little touches such as hot water bottles in bed with the turndown service. Breakfast was amazing"