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Grande Roche Hotel - Accommodation in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Grande Roche Hotel - Accommodation in Paarl, Western Cape. Situated in the heart of the Winelands, Grande Roche is just 30 minutes from Cape Town and 20 minutes from its International Airport. The restored slave quarters, stables and wine cellar are now home to sumptuously decorated suites and vine-clad terrace suites are scattered amongst the vineyards. As the country's only five-star estate hotel, the Grande Roche of Paarl has become a legend on the local hospitality scene for having won such a formidable array of awards and culinary accolades since its opening in January 1992.

Price: 6

bed and breakfast

34 suites 1 Honeymoon Suite

All suites are equipped with air-conditioning, heating facilities, mini bar, radio and TV in the lounge as well as in the bedroom, direct dial telephone and a fax facility as optional. All bathrooms are fitted with heated towel rails, gowns, radio and telephone, separate bath and shower facilities and 2 wash basins. The Honeymoon Suite/Presidential Suite is part of the historical building with lounge, bedroom (king-size bed), bathroom (double shower, jacuzzi, bidet) and private roof sun terrace. The 5 Executive Rooms – forming part of the historical buildings – offers an integrated lounge/bedroom and bathroom (4 separate shower and bath, 1 with bath/shower combination).
The 5 Duplex Suites are an integrated part of the historical buildings and offers on ground level a lounge and guest toilet and on the first floor a bedroom and bathroom (separate shower and bath facilities, 2 wash basins) The 6 Junior Suite also for part of the historical building and have a lounge, bedroom (queen-size bed) and bathroom (bath and shower combination). The 18 Terrace Suites comprise a lounge, bedroom, bathroom (separate shower and bath, double basins) and front terrace with garden furniture overlooking vineyards - all on one level.

The focus of Grande Roche is the magnificently restored manor house that features the award-winning Bosman's Restaurant with its superb gourmet cuisine and impressive wine cellar. Bosman’s ranks among the world’s greatest for its superb gourmet cuisine and service. Among its achievements is the coveted Relais Gourmand status and best wine list awards, a tribute to its well-stocked cellar of 300 vintage wines. Grande Roche has a private dining room and full conference facilities for up to 200 people as well as secretarial and fax facilities. Other amenities include an antique gift shop, a fitness centre - with gym, sauna, steam room, full-time masseur and two outdoor pools, plus 2 floodlit tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course just 5 km away. Activities
Health and Racquet Club, 18 holes Paarl golf club, Squash courts, Horse riding, Ballooning, Fishing, Clay pigeon shooting, Wine estates and Spectacular sightseeing routes.