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Babylonstoren

5.0 star property
Luxury Paarl hotel in Simondium with 2 restaurants

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Suite (Farmhouse) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Single)

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Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Villa

Highlights

Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 8 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Single)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, espresso maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Fynbos Cottage two bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Fynbos Cottage two bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 115 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Fynbos Cottage one bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Fynbos Cottage one bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Farmhouse) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Farmhouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Klapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium, Paarl, Western Cape, 7670

What's nearby

  • Babylonstoren - 16 min walk
  • Vrede en Lust Estate - 5 min drive
  • Anura Vineyards - 5 min drive
  • Boschendal Estate - 11 min drive
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 36 min drive

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

Luxury hotel located in Simondium
Free full breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Babylonstoren. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking, rowing/canoeing, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a detox wrap, a hot stone massage, and a body scrub at Babylonstoren Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has shopping on site, a garden, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Babylonstoren feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • 5 bathrooms with heated floors and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Babel Restaurant
  • The Greenhouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Winery
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1709
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 2400.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 2400.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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

Does Babylonstoren have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Babylonstoren pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Babylonstoren?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Babylonstoren?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Babylonstoren?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Babylonstoren provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 950 per person applies.

Where is Babylonstoren located?

Located in Simondium, this luxury hotel is steps from Babylonstoren, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Backsberg Estate Cellars and Vrede en Lust Estate. Anura Vineyards is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Babylonstoren Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

LJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Absolutely beautiful property. Wonderful food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievably wonderful
Best hotel experience I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Incredibly beautiful property with many activities. We only stayed one night and would love to come back for longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
It was absolutely awesome! Excellent, healthy food, 1st class service, very friendly staff. Only one little point they need to take care of and that is the cleaning of the cupboards, a little too much dust for my liking. We will be back, that is for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome atmosphere
Helpfull with everything from arrival till departure. 5 star food,accomodation and service. . Quiet and peacefulll. Lovely gardens to walk through. The fruit basket on arrival was to die for. All amenities available on the farm..Breakfast included and spa services. Was not aware of this jewell close to Cape Town. Bit expensive but worth it. Will definately visit this hotel again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay!
Exceptional stay on a gorgeous farm. The rooms were really well decorated and every detail from fresh herbs for the bath, to fruit and wine from the farm, to free laundry service for your clothing, everything was absolutely perfect. The pool and spa facilities were also fantastic - including a salt room!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Babylonstren
An beautiful and convenient property. Great service, food and wine.