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Grande Roche Frommer's Exceptional

Address
Location Plantasie St, Around Town
Phone 021/863-5100
Fax 021/863-2220
Web site www.granderoche.co.za
Room Information 34 units
Prices High season (Oct-Mar) R2,240-R3,770 ($311-$524/£160-£269) double; R5,300 ($736/£379) honeymoon suite. Dec 12-Jan 10 5-night minimum stay. Low season (Apr-May and Sept) R1,680-R2,695 ($233-$374/£120-£193) double; R4,100 ($569/£293) honeymoon suite. Rates include breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, DVD (in some units) under-floor heating (in some units)
Kids Children 4 and up only
Other Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6038

Frommer's Review

In a beautifully restored 18th-century Cape Dutch estate, surrounded by lush gardens and with the Drakenstein Mountains as dramatic backdrop, this is one of the most expensive and exclusive accommodations options in the Winelands. It has all the amenities you'd expect from a classy hotel (not to mention a top-rated restaurant, Bosman's; see below), and even though it's only minutes from Paarl's town center, the mountain and vineyard views that embrace the homestead create a relaxing country atmosphere. The doubles have integrated lounges/bedrooms and are extremely luxurious and roomy, so no need to book a suite. Most rooms also come with private terraces. Service is tip-top -- a request for train information was doggedly researched by one of the managers. Many people come for the relaxing spa treatments; it's not unusual to see robe-clad guests blissfully wandering the grounds, which are in turn well-tended.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; 2 pools (1 heated); fitness center; spa; room service; massage; laundry

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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