Babylonstoren - Simondium

$$$$||View on mapSimondium, South AfricaKlapmuts Road, Simondium, South Africa, 7670|
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Babylonstoren - Simondium
Klapmuts Road, Simondium, South Africa, 7670·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families33%
Groups18%
Business4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families33%
Groups18%
Business4%

Award-winning farm-to-table restaurant on a historic Cape Dutch farm in Simondium

Culinary & Agricultural Offerings

Babylonstoren Simondium offers the Africa's Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant award from the World Culinary Awards 2024. The Babel Restaurant serves seasonal dishes directly from the garden. The custom-built Greenhouse provides light lunches and beverages.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Babylonstoren has a steam room, sauna, massage chair, and a Turkish bath. Body treatments include scrubs, wraps, and facials. Guests have access to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with mountain views.

Accommodations

Babylonstoren offers Farmhouse, Garden Cottages, and Fynbos Family House. Each room has a fireplace, modern kitchen, designer bathroom, and cable TV. The property has 30+ rooms spread across the estate.

Activities & Experiences

The Babylonstoren farm hotel has 200 hectares for cycling, walking, and fishing. Guided garden tours teach about sustainable practices and flora. The living history museum at Soetmelksvlei recreates 19th-century farm life.

Location & Heritage

Babylonstoren is set on one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the Franschhoek wine valley. The property is 10 km from the Groot Drakenstein Wine Tram Terminal. Accommodations are within a 20-minute drive of Franschhoek village.

  • Awards: Africa's Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant - World Culinary Awards 2024
  • Dining: Babel Restaurant uses seasonal produce from the garden
  • Workshops: Bread-baking, cellar tours, olive oil and essential oil tastings
  • Spa: Hot spa area, sauna, massage services, and Turkish bath
  • Activities: Guided garden tours, cycling, walking on 200 hectares of farm
  • Accommodations: Farmhouse, Garden Cottages, and Fynbos Family House
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:34
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Room size:

    53 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Superior Studio
  • Room size:

    36 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Farmhouse Suite
  • Room size:

    36 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Babylonstoren

💵 Lowest room price 964 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 44.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

Klapmuts Road, Simondium, South Africa, 7670
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Klapmuts Road, Simondium, South Africa, 7670
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Klapmuts Road, Simondium, South Africa, 7670
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Winery
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
150 m
Restaurant
Babel Restaurant
80 m

Reviews of Babylonstoren

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FAQ about Babylonstoren

What are the top attractions to visit while staying at Babylonstoren hotel?
You can visit Afrikaans Language Monument, placed within 7 km of Babylonstoren hotel or Babylonstoren Garden, which is 3.3 km away.
Which airport is the closest to the Babylonstoren?
The closest airport to the Babylonstoren is Cape Town International airport (45 km) and it is reachable with a 37-minute drive.
Is there a parking at Babylonstoren?
Yes, Babylonstoren offers free private parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in restaurant Babel Restaurant located about a 5-minute walk away.
Can I have breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the Babylonstoren hotel?
Guests of the Babylonstoren hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the 5-star Babylonstoren hotel?
The price for a room in the 5-star Babylonstoren hotel starts at $649.
What payment methods are available in Babylonstoren?
At Babylonstoren, you can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard.
What room types are available at the hotel?
One-Bedroom Cottage, Two-Bedroom Cottage, and One-Bedroom Chalet are among the room types available at the hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Babylonstoren hotel?
Some suites at Babylonstoren hotel boast a stone fireplace, a sofa and a work desk as well as private bathrooms which include hair dryers and a separate toilet.
Which facilities are available in Babylonstoren hotel?
Top locations of Babylonstoren hotel include a restaurant and luggage storage, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
What spa facilities does the Babylonstoren offer?
At a wellness centre and a spa lounge featured at the Babylonstoren guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Is there a swimming pool in Babylonstoren hotel?
Yes, Babylonstoren hotel features a swimming pool.
Which children services are provided at Babylonstoren hotel?
For guests staying at Babylonstoren hotel with their children, babysitting will be extremely useful.
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