Klapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium, Paarl, Western Cape, 7670
What's nearby
Babylonstoren - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Vrede en Lust Estate - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Anura Vineyards - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Pearl Valley Golf Course - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
Stellenbosch University - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 36 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Simonsvlei - 10 min drive
Babel Restaurant - 4 min walk
The Greenhouse - 7 min walk
Babylonstoren - The Bakery - 4 min walk
Spice Route - 14 min drive
About this property
Babylonstoren
A great choice for a stay in Paarl, 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 centre are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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
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
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
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)
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Yoga classes
Mountain biking
Canoeing
Shopping
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Free bike hire
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1709
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
24-hour fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Winery on-site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Roll-in shower
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
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 only serves lunch. Reservations are required.
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)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 2400.0 per night
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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Babylonstoren?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Babylonstoren and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking, rowing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site 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 centre, as well as a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Babylonstoren?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Babylonstoren have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Babylonstoren like?
Babylonstoren is in Simondium, a short 16-minute walk from Babylonstoren.
Babylonstoren Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Extraordinary
Extraordinary place. If you have any love of gardens, horticulture, farm-to-table food, or just general wholesome living then you will enjoy it here. The gardens and farm are not a performance - at over 2000 acres and something like 700 staff they somehow manage to seamlessly blend luxury with genuine production, and the variety is extraordinary. There is true vision behind this project.
Christopher
Christopher, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Sep 2023
Disappointing
Our expectations were high of such a well know establishment. We found it first of all very crowded with day visitors everywhere. It was a rainy day and the result is that you can hardly walk to your room as nothing is paved. Our shoes were full of mud on arrival. Bathroom floor way too hot, very uncomfortable. Breakfast terrible. Bread is uncovered from 8 onwards, so if you arrive at 9 it’s all very dry. Fruit so big cut that it’s impossible to eat. Omelet was raw on the inside. Onion cut way too big and raw. We skipped the second nights breakfast and moved on to next destination. We definitely won’t return.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
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eddy
eddy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2023
LJ
LJ, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2023
Outstanding experience
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2023
Heaven on earth
Babylonstoren is like heaven on earth. It is so beautiful that you have to pinch yourself every day to make sure that you are not dreaming.
The staff are all amazing and they take such pride in the farm and the hotel. All of the food is locally sourced on the farm itself or nearby and the quality and freshness was unbelievable.
We were genuinely sad to leave and we promised that we would be back next year. If there is one place where you must stay in South Africa, then that is Babylonstoren - in fact it is probably the finest place we have stayed in our travels all over the world.
Simon
Simon, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2022
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2022
the property is a working eco farm to table - amazing gardens, vineyards, fruit orchards, guests treated as house guests and all facilities made available without having to pay xtra. Beautiful rooms and clean, organic food.
Katherine
Katherine, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2021
Great location. Absolutely beautiful property. Wonderful food and service
Alan
Alan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2020
Unbelievably wonderful
Best hotel experience I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2019
Can't wait to go back! Wish we had stayed longer
Babylonstoren was one of the best experiences we've ever had. The service is exceptional and the surrounding areas breathtaking. We felt immediately relaxed when we arrived. The attention to detail was amazing and very thoughtful, down to his and hers rain boots. Everyone we encountered from the staff were so warm and friendly.
This is truly a farm-to-table experience with all the produce served at meals from their own gardens. There is so much to do from garden tours to afternoon drives, that we could have spent a whole week there. We can't wait to go back. Cannot recommend Babylonstoren enough.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2019
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2019
A grand experience
Impressive property. Amazing food and breakfast experience. The gardens alone are a destination in itself. Beware that the suites section is closest to the country road (no noise issue at night but slightly as of early morning). The regular rooms are in the back of the property so this would be a more serene spot. I would have preferred feather pillows instead of those bulky synthetic stuffings. Service, interior, etc was excellent. Overall one of the very best experiences I have ever had because of the overall concept. I loves their early morning gardens tour and also the later one for hotel guests which gave it a nice exclusive touch.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2019
This was the best place we stayed in Cape Town, and the Winelands. The lodging was wonderful, the carnivore dinner was spectacular. This was one of the more memorable things we did in our visit to S.A. and made our experience perfect.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2019
Incredibly beautiful property with many activities. We only stayed one night and would love to come back for longer!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2018
Garden, wine, and food heaven
Wow. That’s all that needs to be said about this property. It is absolutely amazing if you’re looking to stay right on a vineyard. Every space was made for photo taking. The Garden? Spectacular. The food? Unbelievable. I wanted to buy everything. Staff were great and courteous and even received special sundowner small dishes in the evening. I wish we had stayed longer. We did all the tours and we definitely recommend them all. The heated pool was so nice after a lovely meal. It really was a small slice of Eden. Cannot wait to return for a longer stay.
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2017
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2017
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2017
Farm to table hotel at its best
Absolutely loved it! The staff there were welcoming, caring and you can feel they love the farm too. Jerome in particular made our stay That much better. The rest babel was amazing, breakfast at the babel was great - must try the herbal teas and the spa was such a treat. Love everything about the hotel and will def come back!