Cape Winelands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Boschendal Estate which includes heritage architecture
Boschendal Estate showing farmland and a sunset
Cape Winelands
Huguenot Monument showing a park, a statue or sculpture and a monument
Franschhoek which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch featuring landscape views, mountains and farmland

Stellenbosch Central

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Stellenbosch Town Hall and Fick House.

Stellenbosch Central
Strand showing a beach, landscape views and a city

Strand

Well liked for its seaside views and seafood restaurants, Strand is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Harmony Park and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, and jump on the metro at Strand Station to get around the city.

Strand
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Melkbosstrand

You'll enjoy the beaches and golf courses in Melkbosstrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Atlantic Beach Golf Club or Melkbosstrand Library.

Melkbosstrand
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Raithby

Gardens and restaurants are some noteworthy features of Raithby. Make a stop by Eikendal Winery while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Firgrove Station to get around town.

Raithby
Paarl

Simondium

Simondium is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vrede en Lust Estate and Babylonstoren.

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Firgrove Rural

If you're spending time in Firgrove Rural, check out sights like Cheetah Outreach or Flagstone Winery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Firgrove Station or Somerset West Station.

Firgrove Rural
Boschendal Farm Estate
Boschendal Farm Estate
4.5 out of 5
Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Western Cape
The price is AU$507 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$507
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
"Wonderful experience from start to finish. Werf suites were awesome. Restaurant great , wine tasting fun and picnic unique"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Boschendal Farm Estate
@Franschhoek Hotel
@Franschhoek Hotel
3.5 out of 5
R 45, La Brasserie Farm, Franschhoek, Western Cape
The price is AU$327 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$327
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Franschhoek. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Leopard's Leap Winery and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
Good Franschoek wine experience.
"Nice new hotel in a good location with new buildings and friendly helpful staff. It has the potential to be a very nice hotel once the musty smells are resolved. There is not lift at this property. Breakfast was good and Hey Joe's qas noce for food and beers."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

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Oude Werf Hotel
Oude Werf Hotel
4 out of 5
30 Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is AU$339 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$339
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Superb stay. This hotel will meet your requirements. Central in Stellenbosch, superb staff who go out of their way to meet your needs. Comfortable and well appointed rooms and public areas. If I return to Stellenbosch I will definitely stay here."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Oude Werf Hotel
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Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads, Hermanus, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Village Square and Hoy's Koppie are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
Will be back again!
"We were only here for one night but I would most definitely stay here again in the future, no regrets! Staff are all friendly and helpful, the apartment was spacious, beds were comfortable and the kitchen helps too! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Whale Coast All Suite Hotel
WINK Quiver Tree
WINK Quiver Tree
3.5 out of 5
2 Faure Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van der Stel ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (61 reviews)
"Great hotel!"

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

WINK Quiver Tree
Sunset Farm Stellenbosch
Sunset Farm Stellenbosch
4 out of 5
Blaauwklippen Rd & Wildebosch Rd, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Blue Creek Weddings and Functions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Last minute booking led to an amazing short stay for our two families. Wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful accomodations in a beautiful area."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2024

Sunset Farm Stellenbosch
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Popular places to visit

Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Stellenbosch University during your trip to Stellenbosch. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Stellenbosch University
Boschendal Estate which includes drinks or beverages

Boschendal Estate

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the delights of the wine grapes, restaurants and majestic lodgings in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

Boschendal Estate
Franschhoek Wine Tram

Franschhoek Wine Tram

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Franschhoek Wine Tram during your stay in Franschhoek. While in this romantic area, you can savour the wineries.

Franschhoek Wine Tram
Spier Wine Estate

Spier Wine Estate

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy food, wine and art and experience the majesty of birds of prey at one of the oldest wineries in South Africa.

Spier Wine Estate
Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren

3/5(1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Babylonstoren during your travels to Paarl. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the wineries.

Babylonstoren
Erinvale Golf Club

Erinvale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Erinvale Golf Club. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.

Erinvale Golf Club

Activities

Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franschhoek wine Tram & Stellenbosch Town Full day tour
2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride

AU$126
per adult
2 Hour Vineyard Trail Ride
Private Hot Air Balloon Tour in Stellenbosch

Hot Air Balloon in Stellenbosch

AU$695
per adult
Hot Air Balloon in Stellenbosch
Cape Town Wine Tour & Tasting all inclusive

Cape Town Wine Tour & Tasting all inclusive

AU$217
per adult
Cape Town Wine Tour & Tasting all inclusive
Full Day Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch, Franschoek & Paarl fees included

Full Day Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch, Franschoek & Paarl fees included

AU$134
per adult
Full Day Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch, Franschoek & Paarl fees included
Indigenous food and Wine Tasting

Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting

AU$38
per adult
Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting
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Cities near Cape Winelands

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a lake or waterhole

Cape Town

Franschhoek showing heritage architecture, flowers and a church or cathedral

Franschhoek

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

Vrede en Lust Winery

Paarl