| the upmarket rooms offer antique furniture, heated floors, and patios with scenic views. freebies include breakfast and wine tastings, plus the use of a spa with an indoor pool, a steam room and a sauna. there's also an elegant restaurant, a gym and an outdoor pool. suites add living rooms; 1 has a private pool. occupying a whitewashed, 17th-century cape dutch building on a wine estate with views of the jonkershoek mountains, this upscale hotel is 2 km from stellenbosch university botanical garden. room service is offered 24/7. minimum-stay rules may apply. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all feature free wi-fi and satellite tv, plus tea and coffeemakers, and minibars
Cape Town International Airport 42 min
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