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Mont Rochelle Hotel


5 STAR HOTEL ON THE CAPE WINELANDS
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

The Mont Rochelle Hotel is situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley with spectacular views of the mountains and surrounding winelands. Previously known as the La Couronne Hotel this exclusive 5 star Luxury Boutique Hotel consists of three wings set in lush gardens and vineyards providing guests with privacy and exclusivity. The aim at this hotel is to provide guests with the ultimate Gourmet Winelands experience.

Reception is situated in the Garden Wing of the hotel which also houses the Colonial Cigar Bar, 8 bedrooms, 1 junior suite and the Business Centre.

At the Mont Rochelle Hotel & Wine Estate luxurious accommodation is offered in the form of 16 luxurious guest rooms and 6 suites each individually decorated with its own unique ambiance. Standard features are en-suite bathrooms, telephones, televisions, safes, under-floor heating, air-conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Manor House of the Mont Rochelle Hotel houses the Fine Dining Restaurant as well as two Junior Suites, one Deluxe Suite and two Luxury Bedrooms.
Below the hotel's Restaurant is the Vineyard Wing. In this third wing of the Mont Rochelle Hotel, each of the luxury bedrooms boasts its own private garden and two Deluxe Suites feature private plunge pools. This wing also houses a second restaurant serving Al Fresco meals, the Wellness Facility, Sauna, Swimming Pool, Pool Bar and Gymnasium.

Facilities at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards:

In-house guests at the hotel are offered the opportunity to pre-book a private wine tasting or private Cellar Tour with the Wine Maker or an excursion through the vineyard with the Farm Manager.
There is also the choice of a brisk walk or leisurely stroll along one of the vineyard trails. For the energetic guest, mountain bikes are available at the Hotel reception. Another peaceful alternative is a picnic (packed by the hotel) under the willow trees overlooking the dam.
At the Mont Rochelle Equestrian Centre guests are invited to enjoy a three hour Wine Tasting tour on horse back. Hourly horse rides can also be arranged if preferred.

Dining at the Mont Rochelle Hotel & Wine Estate:

Gourmet Wine Tasting is a unique experience offered at the Mont Rochelle Hotel when guests are invited to sample four of the Mont Rochelle Wines matched with sumptuous delights from the Hotel's kitchen. At the Mont Rochelle Hotel two very different dining venues are available to guests wishing to match their meal to their mood.

Mange Tout in the main hotel building offers fine dining while Mediterranean style meals can be enjoyed in the more relaxed atmosphere of Mont Rochelle in the wine tasting venue were Al Fresco Dining is also offered. Gourmet Winelands Picnic baskets can be pre-ordered and collected from the wine tasting venue to be enjoyed at one of our designated picnic areas under the Willows or in the
vineyards.

The Colonial Cigar Bar serves light snacks, sandwiches and salads throughout the day. These meals are also available to Hotel residents at the Swimming Pool.

Accommodation at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Wine Estate, Franschhoek:

  • Shiraz Room = Standard Room:
    Double or twin bedded
    Valley and courtyard views
    Accommodates 2 persons
  • Merlot Room:
    Large king or twin beds
    Valley views
    Accommodates 2 guests
  • Cabernet Room:
    Large king or twin beds
    Valley views & private terraces
    Accommodates 2 guests
    No children can be accommodated in the Cabernet Room
  • Pinotage Suite = Junior Suite:
    King or twin bed
    Valley view from the bedroom
    Room 14 is suitable for a family accommodating two children on a sleeper couch in the lounge area of the suite
  • Reserve Suite = Modern Luxury Suite:
    King bed
    Private walled Zen garden with sun beds
    Plunge pool
    Accommodates 2 guests
  • Cap Classique Suite = Deluxe Suite
    King or twin bed
    Large private terraces with plunge pools
    Accommodates 2 guests
    Children cannot be accommodated in the Deluxe Suite
Activities in and around Franschhoek:

- a stroll up old 'Cat se Pad' walking trail
- a sunset drive to the top of the Franschhoek Pass
- trout fishing
- a wine tasting tour on horse back
- a swim in the rock pools over the pass
- golf at Pearl Valley, a challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
- a ride in a horse and carriage through the vineyards
- a helicopter ride over the Cape Winelands
- mountain biking in the mountains and forests
- a 4x4 trail in the mountains

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