Babylonstoren - Simondium
-33.824089, 18.92748Overview
Historic Cape Dutch farm hotel with Africa's Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant and 200 hectares of working farmland
Dining
Babel Restaurant, named Africa's Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant by the World Culinary Awards 2024, serves seasonal dishes harvested from the hotel's own fruit and vegetable gardens. The Greenhouse offers light lunches and refreshing beverages in a casual, al fresco setting. Babylonstoren wine estate provides wine tastings in a solarium tasting room, with varieties including their own Chardonnay.
Accommodation
Babylonstoren hotel offers diverse accommodation options including the Farmhouse, Garden Cottages, and Fynbos Family House, each retaining historic details such as wooden farm doors, fireplaces, and thick stone walls. All apartments are air-conditioned and come with modern kitchens, designer bathrooms, and cable TVs. Babylonstoren cottages feature private outdoor areas and, in some cases, heated bathroom floors.
Experiences & Activities
Guided garden tours showcase unique flora and sustainable practices, led by experienced gardeners who explain the innovative approach to agriculture. Babylonstoren farm hotel provides access to 200 hectares for cycling, walking, and fishing, with free bicycle borrowing available. The Soetmelksvlei living history museum recreates 19th-century farm life, and the hotel offers diverse educational workshops including bread-baking and cellar tours.
Wellness & Spa
The exclusive spa at Babylonstoren south africa includes a hot spa area, sauna, steam room, hammam, and massage services, with a spa lounge relaxation area. Guests can use two swimming pools-one indoor and one outdoor-with the outdoor pool offering mountain views and sun loungers. The spa provides body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing services, and yoga classes.
Location & Surroundings
Babylonstoren franschhoek sits in the Franschhoek wine valley, approximately a 20-minute drive from the village of Franschhoek and 12 minutes from Paarl. The hotel is 10 km from the Groot Drakenstein Franschhoek Wine Tram Terminal (Orange & Navy lines), providing access to vineyard tours. Nearby attractions include Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm, Drakenstein Lion Park, and the Franschhoek Motor Museum at L'Ormarins.
- Dining: Award-winning Babel Restaurant plus Greenhouse al fresco dining
- Accommodation: Farmhouse, Garden Cottages, Fynbos Family House with historic details
- Experiences: Guided garden tours, cycling on 200 hectares, Soetmelksvlei living history museum
- Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, indoor/outdoor pools, yoga classes
- Location: 20 min from Franschhoek, 10 min from wine tram terminal
- Activities: Bread-baking workshops, cellar tours, fishing, walking trails
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
575 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
390 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
390 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
Essential information about Babylonstoren
| 💵 Lowest room price | 959 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.0 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 27.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
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