Grande Roche Hotel

Hotel Overview

The Grande Roche of Paarl has become a legend on the local hospitality scene having won a formidable array of awards and culinary accolades since its opening in January 1992. This gem of South Africa is set on a gentle slope overlooking vineyards and rugged mountains, the manor house and its sprawl of individually decorated suites are a gentle alternative to the hurly-burly of big city life. It is the Hotel’s subtle attention to detail that sets it apart from the rest.

The Hotel Grande Roche is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Location

  • Wedding Package - Begin your future together surrounded by history. African Drummers available for the ceremony.
  • Simply Irresistible for the romantic soul includes a wine tour and picnic
  • Grapes of the Cape - Includes wine tours for the wine lover or connoisseur
  • Golf Package - four rounds of golf in golfer's paradise
  • Saddle the Valley - Horse riding, wine, olive & garlic tasting & a bush dinner
  • The Big 6! - Experience the Western Cape's six main attractions from the Winelands

Rooms

Accommodation Types:

1 Honeymoon Suite / Presidential Suite – historical building; Lounge, Bedroom (king size bed), Bathroom with double Shower, Jacuzzi, Bidet, private roof sun Terrace.

5 Duplex Suites – historical buildings. Ground level; lounge, guest toilet.  First floor: bedroom, bathroom (separate shower and bath facilities, 2 wash basins)

18 Terrace Suites; lounge, bedroom, bathroom (separate shower and bath, double basins), front terrace with garden furniture overlooking vineyards. All on one level.

6 Junior Suites (5 Duplex); Lounge

5 Executive Rooms – historical buildings; Integrated lounge/bedroom, bathroom (4 separate shower and bath, 1 with bath/shower combination).

1 suite for disabled

All Suites are equipped with Air-conditioning, Heating facilities, Mini Bar, Radio and TV in the lounge as well as in the bedroom, Direct dial Telephone, Fax facility optional.

All bathrooms are fitted with heated towel rails, gowns, radio and telephone, separate bath and shower facilities and 2 wash basins.

  • Bosman's Gourmet Restaurant - open air dining with spectacular views.
  • Tarantella Bar
  • Barbecue area
  • Kraal Pool
  • Gym & Massage Room with Masseur
  • Sauna & Steam Bath
  • Fitness Room
  • Pool with quiet Sun tanning area
  • Shower facilities
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Historic chapel for intimate weddings or meditation
  • Ample Parking
  • Antiques/African art gift shop
  • VIP VW Caravelle bus
  • Hair salon and shopping nearby
  • Paarl Golf Club nearby with complimentary transport
  • Golf handcarts
  • 2 floodlit Tennis Courts
  • 2 Swimming Pools
  • Bicycles/Tandem
  • Horse riding
  • Vintage Car Hire
  • Harley Davidson Tours
  • Helipad
  • Helicopter flight over the Atlantic and Indian Ocean 
  • Picnic on Table Mountain
  • Hot Air Ballooning

Services

  • Bosman's Gourmet Restaurant - open air dining with spectacular views.
  • Tarantella Bar
  • Barbecue area
  • Kraal Pool
  • Gym & Massage Room with Masseur
  • Sauna & Steam Bath
  • Fitness Room
  • Pool with quiet Sun tanning area
  • Shower facilities
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Historic chapel for intimate weddings or meditation
  • Ample Parking
  • Antiques/African art gift shop
  • Hair salon and shopping nearby
  • Paarl Golf Club nearby with complimentary transport
  • Golf handcarts
  • 2 floodlit Tennis Courts
  • 2 Swimming Pools
  • Bicycles/Tandem
  • Horse riding
  • Helipad
  • Helicopter flight over the Atlantic and Indian Ocean
  • Picnic on Table Mountain
  • Hot Air Ballooning

Food & Beverages

The award winning Bosman’s Retaurant ranks among the world’s greatest for its superb gourmet cuisine and service. Among its achievements is the coveted Relais Gourmand status and best wine list awards, a tribute to its well-stocked cellar of 300 vintage wines. Bosman’s international team of chefs, restaurant staff and sommeliers offer a most memorable dining experience. The dining room is housed in the renovated Cape Dutch manor house built in 1707.

Gourmet contemporary French cuisine - Summer: terrace and patio outside seating Breakfast: 07:00-10:30 (buffet/a la carte) Lunch: 12:00 - 14:00 Dinner: 18:30 – 21:00 (a la carte and set menus) Winter gourmet festival programme (wine-, music-, cigar-, epicurean dinners) (off season) Huguenot Room: private dining room (14 seats) Private wine cellar with over 300 vintage wines on offer and own sommeliers Tasting area.