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Banhoek Lodge

A small, adults-only lodge on the Helshoogte Pass with vineyard views, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Cape Winelands

Overview

Banhoek Lodge is a small boutique lodge on the Helshoogte Pass in the Banhoek Valley, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Its seven rooms and suites look out over vineyards and mountains, and the lodge was fully renovated in 2021. It is quiet and personal, with a pool and in-room spa treatments, and well placed for wine tastings in both towns. It suits couples who want a good-value, peaceful base surrounded by some of the Winelands' best estates.

At a Glance

  • Type: Boutique lodge

  • Location: Helshoogte Pass, Banhoek Valley, about 7 km from Stellenbosch

  • Rooms: 7 rooms and suites with vineyard and mountain views

  • Facilities: Outdoor pool, spa treatments, Wi-Fi

  • Meals: Breakfast; light meals and room service

  • Children: Adults only

  • Best for: Couples and wine lovers on a self-drive route

Activities & Dining

The lodge sits among some of the best estates in the Banhoek Valley, with Zorgvliet next door and Tokara, Delaire Graff and Thelema a few minutes along the pass. Stellenbosch's restaurants and historic centre are about 10 minutes away, and Franschhoek about 20.

Breakfast is served at the lodge, and light meals and room service are available. In the evenings we can suggest restaurants on the nearby estates or in Stellenbosch.

Getting There

  • By road: About 45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. We can arrange a private transfer, or include it on a self-drive route.

Insider Tips

  • Book a tasting at Tokara or Delaire Graff for views over the valley.

  • Book a spa treatment in your room after a day of tastings.

  • Use it as a base to explore both Stellenbosch and Franschhoek without changing hotels.

  • Book dinner reservations on the estates ahead in summer.

  • Arrange a driver for tasting days rather than driving the pass yourself.

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