Lanzerac is a firm part of the South African psyche – for 330 years she has stood at the head of the town of Stellenbosch, a grande dame who charms all who visit with her warm hospitality, dramatic beauty and undeniable elegance.
Guarded by majestic mountains and flanked by row upon row of magnificent vineyards, Lanzerac offers a unique setting for day visitors and hotel guests alike – whether that’s a quick meeting over a cappuccino, a leisurely dinner accompanied by award-winning wines, a luxury stay in a suite or simply, a peaceful amble among giant oaks and carefully nurtured gardens.
The first thing you’ll notice about Lanzerac is that it is steeped in history (it was established in 1692, a mere 13 years after Stellenbosch itself). You will feel as if you’ve stepped back in time, to a far more gracious era. As such, it is a place of time-honoured traditions, like the afternoon tea ceremony and the rituals of the spa. Come a little closer, however, and you will be delighted to see that it is also a place of enormous creativity and innovation. A visit to Lanzerac’s restaurants, tasting room and deli, is a testament to that. Here the dedicated Lanzerac chefs are continually re-imagining the classics and curating special foodie experiences for their fans.
There is so much more than heritage awaiting you at Lanzerac. Lanzerac offers unsurpassed luxury and exceptional standards across every area. The awards and recognition received by this iconic hotel speak volumes of what to expect as you enter the estate. At the World Travel Awards Lanzerac was voted – Best Wine Region Hotel, South Africa 2022 -a fourth consecutive win. Lanzerac is also one of only 24 establishments in South Africa to be awarded the coveted 5-star premium rating by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
And then there is the wine. South Africa produces hundreds of award-winning wines from many different estates and farms, but there is a trusted and familiar place that Lanzerac occupies. One example of this is Pinotage. Pinotage is the one grape varietal we can lay claim to as South Africans and Lanzerac is proud to be the owner of the first-ever commercially bottled Pinotage in the world. Lanzerac wines hold a special place in the heart of South Africans – layers of memory laid down, generation after generation. Our shared history, in a glass. Cheers…to Lanzerac.
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