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Babylonstoren
5.0 star property

Luxury Paarl hotel in Simondium with 2 restaurants
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Babylonstoren

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Overview of Babylonstoren

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Check out the area

Klapmuts - Simondium Road, Simondium, Paarl, Western Cape, 7670
  • Popular LocationBabel Restaurant4 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Greenhouse7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKraaifontein Station27 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)36 min drive
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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Single)

cleanliness

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

Family Villa

cleanliness

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

Cottage, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 1 Bedroom (Single)

cleanliness

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Fynbos Cottage two bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Fynbos Cottage one bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Farmhouse)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Paarl

Babylonstoren is located in Simondium, a neighbourhood in Paarl, and is in a rural area. Babylonstoren and Backsberg Estate Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bugz Family Playpark and University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dal Josafat Stadium or Markötter Sports Complex. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

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

Restaurants

  • The Greenhouse - 7 min walk
  • Strawberry King - 9 min drive
  • Babel Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Laborie Estate - 11 min drive
  • Butterfly World - 6 min drive

About this property

Babylonstoren

Luxury hotel located in Simondium
Free full breakfast, an attached winery and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Babylonstoren. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, rowing/canoeing and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a body scrub at Babylonstoren Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal 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 with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, massage treatment rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Babylonstoren include comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • 5 bathrooms with heated floors and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return 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 AM–10 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 1709
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
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 2400.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 2400.0 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 any lifts
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 organisation.

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?

Checkout 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?

Located in Simondium, this luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Babylonstoren and within 3 miles (5 km) of Backsberg Estate Cellars and Vrede en Lust Estate. Anura Vineyards is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Babylonstoren Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

eddy

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

8/10 Good

LJ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Absolutely beautiful property. Wonderful food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievably wonderful
Best hotel experience I’ve ever had anywhere!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019