Mont Rochelle Hotel

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

PRICING FROM

₤ 116 (Pps)

Overview

  • Mont Rochelle has a stunning hillside setting on a working wine estate
  • Private wine tasting, cellar tours even wine-tasting on horseback on offer
  • Choice of stylish & individually decorated rooms and suites
  • Flowing gardens and terraces are the hallmark of Mont Rochelle
  • Welcomes children
  • Only minutes by car, or an easy vineyard walk, to Franschhoek

Mont Rochelle hotel has a dramatic hillside setting at the top of the Franschhoek valley, with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding blue-purple mountains and vineyards.

Accommodation

The elegant thatched five star Mont Rochelle hotel has 16 rooms and 6 suites ranging in size and style, situated in three different wings of the hotel giving you the feeling of being in a private manor house. Each is individually decorated with air-conditioning, satellite television, dvd player, bathrobes, minibar, tea/coffee facilities and underfloor heating. The Shiraz and Merlot rooms have courtyard or valley views whilst the Cabernet rooms have valley views and private terraces. The Pinotage suites have valley views from the bedroom and lounge areas. The Cap Classique suites have private terraces or courtyard gardens with plunge pools and king-size beds.

You have a choice of two restaurants with the signature Miko Restaurant and the more relaxed Country Kitchen restaurant. The Country Kitchen is joined to the wine cellar, and is ideal for delicious lunches and light meals, or relaxed dinners (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only). Other amusements in this spacious hotel include the colonial cigar bar, wine cellar and wellness facilities at the pool with a sauna, jacuzzi and gym. Relax by the swimming pool, enjoy a drink at the pool bar or enjoy gentle country pursuits such as walking, mountain biking or horse-riding in the vineyards or trout fishing in one of the dams at Mont Rochelle.

Mont Rochelle hotel is set on its own wine estate and so private wine-tasting, cellar tours, even wine-tasting on horseback are all part of the experience. The picturesque village of Franschhoek, with its art galleries, bistros and interesting boutique shops, is but a short drive away or an easy stroll through the Mont Rochelle vineyards.

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Rooms

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Shiraz Room

There are four Shiraz Rooms with king-size beds and all feature courtyard or valley views. All beds can be made up with twin beds on request. The Shiraz rooms can be found in the Garden wing and Manor house wing of the hotel. What to expect to find in the room? Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

 

Merlot Room

The six Merlot Rooms which are larger than the Shiraz Rooms can be found in the Garden wing and Manor house wing of the hotel, and also boast king-size beds with valley views. All beds can be made up with twin beds on request. What to expect to find in the room? Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

 

Cabernet Room

The six Cabernet Rooms include a private terrace overlooking the valley. Located in the Vineyard wing of the hotel. All rooms have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request. What to expect to find in the room? Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat-screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle, there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in-room minibar is complimentary!

 

Pinotage Suite

There are also four even more spacious Pinotage Suites which each feature a separate lounge and fantastic views. Located in the Garden wing and Manor House wing of the hotel, all suites have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request. What to expect to find in the room? Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

 

Cap Classique Suite

The Cap Classique Suites, are the two largest rooms, enjoy a separate lounge area, a private terrace and a heated plunge pool. Located in the Vineyard wing of the hotel, all suites have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request. What to expect to find in the room? Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

 

Mont Rochelle Hotel

"Mont Rochelle Hotel, one of Sir Richard Branson’s flagship accommodations in South Africa, is a 5-star hotel at the foot of the Klein Dassenberg Mountain Range, offering picturesque views of the Franschhoek Valley. The Hotel has 26 stunning bedrooms, with each category offering a memorable stay. The hotel also offers a private villa, the Manor House, in which 14 guests (8 adults & 6 children) can be treated to the exclusive use of the villa. The villa has two swimming pools and a bunker room, perfect for children. In-house guests can exclusively enjoy a range of on-site activities, including a tennis court, gymnasium, and pool. Other facilities include a spa wine tasting room and restaurants, open to the public. Important to note that there are no interleading rooms, but the staff will do their best to accommodate each guest’s needs, such as offering two rooms next to each other in a wing that can be closed off by a door (ask for the Merlot rooms 18 and 19). At Mont Rochelle, you will find hospitality at its finest, with excellent in-house facilities and complementariness. They also offer a Little Caucus program for children – perfect for when parents want to slip away for a wine tasting. In this regard, it is also good to know that Mont Rochelle offers babysitters on request to families. What makes Mont Rochelle exceptional is that its rooms are well thought out. Groups can be accommodated in the well-equipped and modern Cabernet rooms, an entire wing only for the group with a communal lounge – which is great for gatherings. There are a total of six Cabernet rooms, all enjoying an exceptional view of the valley with a private patio. Mont Rochelle is a must-stay accommodation for those who crave exclusiveness and modernity. "

The perfect way to relax

"Mont Rochelle was the perfect return and way to relax for our final five days – food, service and location as well as the stunning South Africa weather in Jan was just superb. "

Special offers

Combo Offer

Stay at Ulusaba & Mont Rochelle, and get Value Adds

Stay at Ulusaba &amp; Mont Rochelle, and get the following at Mont Rochelle <ul> <li>Comp 30 mins massage</li> <li>Upgrade to Dinner, Bed &amp; Breakfast rate (ie Dinner is included)</li> </ul>

Excludes: 22 Dec 2023 to 6 Jan 2024

VALID FROM 09/01/2023
VALID UNTIL 19/12/2024

Kids stay for Free

Up to 2 kids under 16 years can stay for free if sharing with parents

VALID FROM 01/05/2024
VALID UNTIL 30/09/2024

Winter 3 for 2

Book 3 nights and only pay for 2

VALID FROM 01/05/2024
VALID UNTIL 30/09/2024

Includes

Bed & Breakfast

Excludes

Spa treatments

Family Suitability

Family-friendly all ages

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