In the heart of Simondium, Babylonstoren offers a tranquil retreat. Start your day with full breakfast and explore the attached winery or take a leisurely stroll through the garden. With yoga classes at the 24-hour gym, two on-site restaurants, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers nearby Volandia Museum of Flight.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transfer
24/7 front desk
Bar
Spa
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Winery
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
24-hour fitness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Free use of bicycles
Room service
Massage/treatment rooms
Babysitting
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Separate bath and shower
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Room options
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Single)
Highlights
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
53 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Family Villa
Highlights
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sleeps 10
1 King Bed and 8 Single Beds
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Cottage, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
80 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Single)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
80 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
53 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Klapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium, Paarl, Western Cape, 7670
What's nearby
Babylonstoren - 16 min walk
Vrede en Lust Estate - 5 min drive
Boschendal Estate - 11 min drive
Pearl Valley Golf Course - 18 min drive
Stellenbosch University - 22 min drive
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 at the property
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
20 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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 3000 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 Paarl
Babylonstoren Paarl
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren Hotel Paarl
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.
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Babylonstoren Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
25 January 2025
Lovely stay at a unique hotel
The hotel is beautiful and the farm was gorgeous to walk/cycle around.
Breakfast service to get a cup of tea was a little slow occasionally, one day waited 30 mins before we got the tea, then milk and then sugar. The food was all beautifully presented.
We really enjoyed our stay but did not think it was good vfm.
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2023
Outstanding experience
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2023
Genius concept
Amazing place, perfect ambiance, you really feel comfortable. Many exciting activities. Fantastic breakfast.
All planned to smallest detail.
Staff very engaged.
We are coming back.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 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
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2023
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eddy
eddy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 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 trip
4/10 Fair
18 September 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
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2024
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 July 2023
LJ
LJ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2023
Exceptionnelle diversité d'activités, de lieux, d'ambiances, d'hébergements, au sein du même domaine.
Un "défaut" pour nous, français ne maîtrisant pas l'anglais couramment, toutes les visites sont exclusivement guidées en anglais.
françois
françois, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2022
Kristin T
Kristin T, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2022
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 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
8/10 Very good
29 October 2021
Great location. Absolutely beautiful property. Wonderful food and service
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2020
Unbelievably wonderful
Best hotel experience I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2020
Helt fantastisk - beliggenhet, standard, mat, renhold, service - vil definitivt tilbake
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 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.