we had our wedding at the Grande Roche and went a few days early to relax pre-event. the honeymoon suite was wonderful. the grounds are impeccably maintained. the housekeeping staff are extremely responsive and thorough. everybody was super friendly and attentive. the only criticism I can think of is that the gym facilities are a bit meagre (but since most... more

We stayed at the hotel a while back for my partner's birthday. The hotel offers gourmet wine evenings in the winter combined with an overnight stay in the hotel self. We booked one of these specials. We have been to the Grande Roche before for lunch on Sundays, but have always wanted to stay over. The hotel is beautifully located... more

We drove up to the Grande Roche in the Winelands for a weekend stay during an extended trip to Cape Town; hiring a car from the centre and paying a little extra for sat nav (def recommend getting). From the moment we drove up to the hotel everything was exceptional! The friendly staff took care of our luggage and car,... more

My family spent two nights at the Grande Roche in December 2007, just before the New Year. The location for exploring the Winelands is ideal. We rented a car and found it very easy to guide ourselves to varius sights in the area. We had asked the Grande Roche to arrange a wine tour for us with a private guide.... more

We decided to have our wedding at this hotel after many weeks of investigating similar properties in the winelands area. I am happy to say we made the right decision. Myself and my new wife are regular travellers and always stay in luxury hotels but this hotel tops the list. The hotel itself is an immaculate former Dutch homestead and... more

There's much to love about the Grande Roche. The property gives unparalleled views of the winelands. The conversion of this former family farm to a luxury property was magnificently done. The setup of the rooms is luxurious and intuitive, and the maid and valet service was fantastic. The staff and services are physically set up to potentially blow guests away.... more

We reserved a room in Grande Roche only for 2 nights, since we knew from previous experiences in South Afrfica that there wasn't much in Paarl. We have since discovered that Grande Roche is one very good reason to visit the town. From the moment we parked our car, the service was superb. The check-in procedure, served with a smile... more

The Grande Roche is a superb hotel - the only Relais Gourmand in the whole of Africa - set in an Eighteenth century manor house with a magnificent view from the dining terrace by both day and night. The excellent accommodation is mostly in modernised listed farm buildings, all done with good taste. There are two pools, one large, a... more

No doubt about that, the cuisine is outstanding, as is the site. Embedded in beautiful gardens within vineyards, you can have a nice view across the valley. Service is faultless and very efficient. Compared to other resorts of this class in South Africa, the accomodation however is only average - we stayed in much nicer rooms. Paarl itself is a... more