Below the iconic Paarl Rock sits Grande Roche Hotel, the perfect combination of luxury, comfort and old-world charm, where the atmosphere of a bygone era brings a sense of gracious, unhurried living.

The Grande Roche Hotel is a celebrated historical monument turned 5-star hotel, boasting beautiful gardens and innovative cuisine in the Manor House of the Grande Roche Estate.

The essence of the Grande Roche Hotel experience lies in the unique, individually named suites with contemporary amenities spread over superbly landscaped gardens in the midst of a working wine farm with its inimitable style and unsurpassed excellence in service.

Hosted in historic buildings, each suite evokes luxury, tranquillity and comfort. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly greeted by our Guest Service team and escorted to your suite through the pristine gardens. On the Grande Roche Hotel grounds, guests can enjoy by-appointment-only spa treatments, a capsule shopping experience, crystal clear swimming pools, world-class cocktails at the bar and innovative cuisine at Viande restaurant.

With the historic town of Paarl right on its doorstep and spectacular views of the Cape Winelands vineyards and mountains, the Grande Roche Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the Cape. With exclusive wine-tasting opportunities, internationally acclaimed golf courses and unique animal encounters around the corner, Grande Roche Hotel guests are never left wanting of activities to do and sights to see.

Furthermore, the Grande Roche Hotel has a number of venues available that can be used for just about any kind of event: weddings, conferences, team buildings and private functions are all welcome. With an amphitheatre, conference centre and chapel on the hotel grounds, the sky is the limit. 

Occupying the Grande Roche Manor House and open to the general public, Viande restaurant with its contemporary bar serves creative cuisine, tantalizing tapas and thirst-quenching cocktails. Spearheaded by esteemed chef Pete Goffe-Wood and open daily, Viande pays special attention to locally sourced, seasonal and sustainable produce.

With so much to offer, the Grande Roche Hotel is set to give each guest an elegant, relaxing and unique experience.

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