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Babylonstoren

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery

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Suite (Farmhouse) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Family Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace
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Located in Simondium, Babylonstoren offers a tranquil escape with its winery and gardens. Guests enjoy breakfast before exploring. The property features yoga at the 24-hour gym, two restaurants, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers. Volandia Museum of Flight is nearby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
Treatment room

Spa

Babylonstoren Spa has 9 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and prenatal massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, detox wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

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Massage

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Villa | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Villa

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Fynbos Cottage two bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Fynbos Cottage two bedroom

Highlights

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

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Fynbos Cottage one bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Fynbos Cottage one bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Farmhouse) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Farmhouse)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vrede en Lust Estate - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Anura Vineyards - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Stellenbosch University - 22 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Simonsvlei - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boschendal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Greenhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Babylonstoren - The Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Babylonstoren

Luxury hotel in a rural location
Free full breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Babylonstoren. Active travelers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, fishing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in a detox wrap, a facial, and a hot stone massage 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
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:
  • Heated floors, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges, and daily housekeeping

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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1709
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 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 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

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 3000 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 3000 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 smoke detector, 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?

Situated in a rural location, 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.

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Reviews

Babylonstoren Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food and comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property that is a farm, vineyard and orchard. Everything we ate was delicious and the Carnivore dinner at the Old Bakery is a must. Do as many activities, that are included with your stay. Ask about their sister property that is a 18th century farm as well as the mountain pool. The farm/garden tour were very informative and the water buffalo outing is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

10/10 Excellent

eddy

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

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

Simon

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

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

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

must try

Fantastic place, a lot activities, very professional staff, always ready to help.Tasty food at Babylon, but menu to small. We stayed 5 days and getting lunch and dinner on 4 different courses is not OK. Farm houses are build for a warm summer season. First house we stayed was just to cold. next day we moved to another house, which was much better. It was our third time, bit longer this time We enjoyed every day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

françois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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