
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Delaire Graff Estate offers an ultimate luxury experience: a world-leading destination for wine, art & hospitality in an unrivalled setting. A haven of romance and The Jewel of the Cape Winelands.
- The incredible views provide the perfect backdrop to 2 outstanding restaurants, state-of-the-art winery, 17 exclusive Lodges, exuberant landscaping, destination Spa and luxury boutiques.
- Each lodge offers guests privacy, space and the highest levels of comfort. Stretch out on a personal deck, take a dip in the private heated plunge pool with stunning views of the valley, cocoon in soft white linen and enjoy intimate in-room dining – you never have to leave your romantic sanctuary.
- Two excellent restaurants including the Delaire Graff Restaurant which offers expansive views and bistro-chic cuisine true to the seasons. The perfect location to enjoy a romantic lunch together.
- The spa offers an exclusive range of sophisticated treatments. In the evening you can watch the sun set over Table Mountain or languish in the private cinema. Time spent here is all about relaxing and indulging.
- Etched into a hillside, the 22-metre outdoor infinity pool has views of the undulating winelands. There’s also a heated Jacuzzi set into the water, plus cushioned daybeds and parasols on the adjoining deck.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
There are a number of superb golf courses in the area, including the Erinval Golf Club, Pearl Valley Golf Estate and De Zalze Golf Club.
SMAC ( Stellenbosch Modern and Contemporary Gallery), Dylan Lewis at the Oude Bank, Rupert Museum or a private visit to Lionel Smit’s Studio.
Visit the heart of Stellenbosch and discover Southern Africa’s most scenically attractive and historically preserved town. Enjoy bespoke boutiques including the Deon Viljoen Gallery, Dorp Street Gallery and Quagga Books.
Options are endless with over 160 exquisite wine estates to enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours with, as well as a never ending list of world class restaurants starting at your doorstep- the Delaire Graff Estate.
For horse lovers we will happily can organize a memorable day riding in the Cape wine lands for all skill levels or for the more advanced and adventurous a day on the polo fields at Val de Vie is offered.
A special opportunity to experience 100 years of motoring history with its unique collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia on the L’Ormarins Wine Estate.
Float over the wine lands in a hot air balloon.
The Oude Libertas Theatre, Barnyard Theatre and Spier Amphitheatres offer a selection of summer programs.
Visit the neighbouring town (20 minutes’ drive) which known for its picturesque beauty, fine Cape wines and lovely restaurants.

The ultimate Cape Winelands experience, Delaire Graff is dedicated to beauty in its many forms. Much like polishing a diamond to reveal its brilliance, jeweller Laurence Graff has transformed an extraordinary natural setting into a world-class destination for wine, art, cuisine and escape from the everyday. Positioned atop the Helshoogte Pass, delight in the unforgettable setting, panoramic views and exceptional facilities. Awaken each morning in your luxury lodge and take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views before embarking on the day you most desire, be it relaxing on your private deck or exploring the world-renowned Cape Winelands.
Ranked as one of the most prestigious wineries in the world; at Delaire Graff we capitalise on the long, slow ripening season and unique terroir to produce an award-winning portfolio of wines. With breathtaking Banghoek Valley views from the terrace, savour seasonal bistro-chic dishes with a South African twist at Delaire Graff Restaurant. Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure at Indochine, where the evocative Afro-Asian menu is backdropped by the iconic Table Mountain. Indulge in specialised rituals and therapies inspired by the 5 elements at Delaire Graff Estate Spa. All treatment rooms enjoy a view of our beautiful gardens, while our Spa package guests and Lodge guests enjoy exclusive use of our sunny terrace with infinity pool and Jacuzzi.
Awaken each morning in your luxury accommodation and take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views before embarking on the day you most desire, be it relaxing on your private deck or exploring the world-renowned Cape Winelands.
Deluxe Lodges:
Overlooking private leafy gardens that are in bloom every day of the year, each of our tranquil 70 m² Deluxe Lodges offers an en-suite bedroom, serene living room and private terrace with a heated plunge pool.
Luxury Lodges:
Our 70 m² Luxury Lodges each offer their own private plunge pool, accessed via an en-suite bedroom and living room, with views of the vineyard over the Superior Lodge rooflines, backdropped by Simonsberg Mountain.
Superior Lodges:
Opening on to private decks and heated plunge pools, our 76 m² Superior Lodges each offer a living room and one bedroom. Ideal for families or couples travelling together, Superior Lodges can be interconnected.
2 Presidential Lodges & Owner’s Villa

Deluxe Lodge
Overlooking private leafy gardens that are in bloom every day of the year, each of our tranquil 70 m² Deluxe Lodges offers an en-suite bedroom, serene living room and private terrace with a heated plunge pool. Each Deluxe Lodge is a tranquil retreat offering seamless indoor/outdoor living. Overlooking a garden lined with ancient oak trees, the en-suite bedroom and living room both open out onto a terrace with a heated plunge pool.
With double-height ceilings, spacious marble bathrooms, serene living areas and original artworks adorning the linen-clad walls, our Deluxe Lodges exude refined elegance. Take a refreshing dip in your private plunge pool or relax on the terrace, enjoying the quiet serenity as the dappled light filters through the majestic oak trees.


Luxury Lodge
Our 70 m² Luxury Lodges each offer their own private plunge pool, accessed via an en-suite bedroom and living room, with views of the vineyard over the Superior Lodge rooflines, backdropped by Simonsberg Mountain. Follow a winding pathway through honeysuckle and hibiscus to your Luxury Lodge. Set in rolling indigenous gardens with panoramic views, elegantly crafted interiors are complemented by original artworks by some of Africa’s finest artists.
From your flower-scented private terrace and swimming pool, admire views over the graceful rooftops of the Superior Lodges, across the Stellenbosch Valley towards Table Mountain. Close to the Estate’s facilities, you will feel a world away in your tranquil surrounds, whether comfortably ensconced inside your Lodge or reclining on your terrace beside the pool.

Superior Lodge
Opening on to private decks and heated plunge pools, our 76 m² Superior Lodges each offer a living room and one bedroom. Ideal for families or couples travelling together, Superior Lodges can be interconnected. Our Superior Lodges are architectural works of art with interiors by the celebrated David Collins Studio. Set amongst indigenous gardens and vineyards, with iconic Cape Winelands views, enjoy unsurpassed comfort in sublime surrounds.
Westward facing, the views towards False Bay are breathtaking. After the sun sets behind Table Mountain, enjoy the spectacle of the fairy-tale lights of the Stellenbosch Valley flickering on. Tranquil silver-blue and navy interiors reference the African sky, complemented by oyster linen curtains, grass-cloth wall coverings, Alexander Loge chandeliers and original artworks.


Presidential Lodge 1
The two-bedroom, 130 m² Presidential Lodge 1 offers a central living area with a log fireplace and large dining area, kitchen, dressing room, private 12 m heated pool and views across the vineyards towards Table Mountain. Elegant, expansive and utterly private, Presidential Lodge 1 is a beautifully contemporary retreat. Spend summer days lounging by the full-size pool or cosy nights in around the fire, admiring the westerly views of False Bay and Table Mountain.
Offering seamless indoor/outdoor living, Presidential Lodge 1 is perfectly positioned to make the most of the Cape’s balmy summer days, long evenings and al fresco dining. Designed with privacy and flow in mind, the Lodge is centred around an expansive living room with a log fireplace – the perfect space in which to share a bottle of Delaire Graff wine.


Presidential Lodge 2
The two-bedroom, 130 m² Presidential Lodge 2 enjoys exceptional views of the vineyards and Simonsberg Mountain in the distance from the spacious living area, outside dining terrace, private 12 m heated pool and pool deck. Fringed by indigenous gardens and rolling vineyards, our Presidential Lodge 2 is perfectly positioned for complete tranquillity and seclusion. Relax beside the full-size pool and marvel at the panoramic views of Simonsberg Peak.
Simonsberg Peak and its skirt of vineyards across the valley frame a formidable vista, ensuring captivating views from dawn to dusk. The bedrooms and central living space flow seamlessly from indoors to out, with an extensive terrace framing the 12 m pool and an al fresco dining area to capitalise on the magnificent views.


Owner's Villa
One of the most exclusive private residences in Southern Africa, every facet of the 660 m² Owner’s Villa has been designed to provide guests with the ultimate Cape Winelands experience. Seamlessly integrating an incredible selection of art from Laurence Graff’s personal collection, the four-bedroom Villa is a masterclass in luxury living offering complete peace and privacy. Step into the gallery-style entrance hall to encounter the Villa’s extraordinary views for the first time. Giant picture windows frame Botmaskop Peak to the south, with Table Mountain beckoning on the western horizon directly ahead.
A state-of-the-art Assirelli kitchen, family room with home theatre facilities and walk-in wine cellar open out to the show-stopping living and dining area, with its lofty oak ceilings, central fireplace and opulent furnishings custom-made for the Villa. Each of the Villa’s four elegant bedrooms offers marble bathrooms, spacious dressing rooms and private terraces with Iroko wood pergolas. All are westward facing, with panoramic views towards Stellenbosch, False Bay and Table Mountain.
The Villa’s expansive entertainment areas are perfectly situated to make the most of the exhilarating mountain views and glorious sunsets – a pergola-shaded terrace and dining area indoors or beside the heated 14 m infinity pool and Jacuzzi. The Villa also serves as a remarkable art gallery, with more than 70 works from Laurence Graff’s private collection on display. An extraordinary testament to Laurence Graff’s passion for African art, works by Yves Dana, Jabu Nala and Cyrus Kabiru are showcased alongside many other contemporary African and international artists. The Villa is fully serviced throughout your stay, with a personal butler, housekeeping and all meals included, freshly prepared by your private chef. To ensure your every need is met, a personal concierge service is always available, whether you require help planning an itinerary or assistance sourcing a particular item.
Pairing innovative cuisine with award-winning wines, dining at Delaire Graff is a sensational experience. Our two restaurants transform the freshest seasonal ingredients into accomplished, artful dishes, backdropped by iconic Cape Winelands views. We serve beautifully crafted, real food that is sustainably and ethically sourced from the Estate and local suppliers. Our menus change regularly, inspired by the seasons and the finest fresh produce available.
Our greenhouse provides our restaurants with an abundance of homegrown vegetables, herbs and micro-greens. What we are unable to grow ourselves we source from ethical, local suppliers committed to sustainable farming practices. Blessed with a climate rich in sunshine, South Africa is known for its bountiful natural produce. Our menus reflect the changing seasons, with seasonal dishes that are a celebration of the warmth and vitality of the sun.
A memorable experience awaits at Delaire Graff. Intuitive, attentive and knowledgeable, our restaurant staff exude South African warmth and personality, while our highly trained sommeliers can recommend the perfect wine for every dish. An unparalleled setting for a special event, Delaire Graff offers multiple venues, both indoors and out. Alongside the two restaurants, there is also the intimate, cellar-like private dining room and the elegant Wine Lounge, with its expansive deck.




The Delaire Graff Restaurant
The menu of contemporary, bistro-chic dishes at Delaire Graff Restaurant is a seasonally changing delight. Take your seat in the elegant fire-warmed restaurant or on the oak-shaded terrace with extraordinary views of the Banghoek Valley.
Delaire Graff Restaurant is a year-round culinary destination in the Cape Winelands. Savour impeccably plated, creative bistro favourites with a South African touch paired with peerless wines in a breathtakingly beautiful setting.
Shaded by ancient oak trees, the broad, wooden terrace at Delaire Graff Restaurant embraces sweeping views of vineyards and olive groves from Simonsberg Peak across the Banghoek Valley.
Surrounded by art from Laurence Graff’s personal collection, leather banquettes curve between a marble fireplace and statement wine bar, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors framing the captivating views.


Indochine Restaurant
At Indochine, Head Chef Virgil Kahn’s Afro-Asian masterpieces are inspired by his Cape Malay heritage and epicurean journeys through Asia. Dine al fresco, with dramatic Table Mountain views, or in the atmospheric, art-filled restaurant.
Embark on a thrilling epicurean adventure with Head Chef Virgil Kahn at Indochine Restaurant. One of the earliest meeting points between East and West, Cape sailors returned from Asia’s spice lands with great riches, and it is these flavours that are celebrated at Indochine, together with the expression they found in South Africa’s Cape Malay cuisine.
Dine al fresco with views of Table Mountain on the western horizon or beneath the eye-catching Swallows in Flight art installation by Lionel Smit and André Stead in Indochine’s rich and intimate blue- and copper-toned interior.
Balancing authenticity and innovation, Head Chef Virgil Kahn draws on old Cape Malay family recipes and his frequent trips to Asia to offer fresh, delicate food as light as it is satisfying, served with an imaginative touch of theatre.

Private Dining
An unparalleled setting for a special event, Delaire Graff offers multiple venues, both indoors and out. Alongside the two restaurants, there is also the intimate, cellar-like private dining room and the elegant Wine Lounge, with its expansive deck.

Wine Lounge
In the heart of South Africa’s Winelands, savour a wine tasting experience like no other at Delaire Graff Estate, where guests can sample some of South Africa’s finest vintages accompanied by spellbinding views across Simonsberg Mountain. Allow our wine tutors to awaken your senses to the unique qualities of our wines with a Tutored Wine Experience at our Wine Lounge.
Indulge in specialised rituals and therapies inspired by the 5 elements at Delaire Graff Estate Spa. All treatment rooms enjoy a view of our beautiful gardens, while our Spa package guests and Lodge guests enjoy exclusive use of our sunny terrace with infinity pool and Jacuzzi. Our fully equipped Technogym is available exclusively to Lodge guests in residence.
Available exclusively to guests in residence and half- and full-day Spa Journey guests, the 22m infinity swimming pool and Jacuzzi overlook the rooftops of the Owner’s Villa and Table Mountain beyond.
A botanical paradise nestled within a dramatic mountain setting, discover acres of tranquil gardens planted to reflect the changing seasons. Spectacularly in bloom every day of the year, the Estate acts as an incredible backdrop for art and sculpture, where Laurence Graff’s personal collection is a carefully curated to showcase South Africa’s finest contemporary artists. A garden that dares to be different, designed to please the senses and complement the abundant flora and fauna. To encourage biodiversity, over 350 indigenous plants and other imported, non-invasive species nestle among art, sculpture, rippling water features and reflective pools that work in harmony to create the ultimate tranquil garden setting.
With 20 hectares of vineyards situated on the slopes of Botmaskop Mountain planted with Bordeaux reds and Chardonnay grapes, Delaire Graff Estate produces supremely elegant vintages and we are honoured to have been named one of the Top 50 wineries by the World’s Best Vineyards — placing first within the African continent.


Spa
Designed to stimulate mind, body and soul, our Afro-Asian inspired spa menu comprises a range of luxurious skin treatments, massages, body therapies and wellbeing journeys, delivered by expert therapists.
Dressed in ivory tones with delicate African details, three suites have outdoor courtyards, while a fourth is dedicated to facials and other forms of skin renewal. Each has an en-suite bathroom and dressing area.
The sauna and steam room are meditative spaces in which to relax your mind and purify your body. Available to all Spa guests and our guests in residence on the Estate.
Our skilled therapists personalise treatments based on individual needs, with our extensive range of international and South African product lines including luxury brands Dr. Barbara Sturm, Carol Joy London, as well as our own products created exclusively for the estate.




Pool
Etched into a hillside, the 22-metre outdoor infinity pool has views of the undulating winelands. There’s also a heated Jacuzzi set into the water, plus cushioned daybeds and parasols on the adjoining deck.

Gym
For active Lodge guests, the gym at the Delaire Graff Estate is open daily, and designed to be a welcoming, light-filled space. Filled with the latest techno gym machines, free weights and Pilates balls to enable you to get the most out of your leisure time with us.

The Boutiques
Home to three exclusive flagship boutiques, including the only Graff store in South Africa alongside African art and design, and luxury clothing, accessories and homeware. Shopping is an intimate, indulgent experience at Delaire Graff Estate. Meticulously crafted jewels from the Butterfly, Spiral, Threads and Classic Graff collections are positioned alongside luxury timepieces in Africa’s first Graff boutique.
Africa Nova’s signature style combines contemporary African design, traditional artefacts and superb tribal art. The cornerstone of Africa Nova’s ethos is the support and nurturing of local artists, craftspeople and designers. Available nowhere else on the continent, Italian brand 100% Capri offers luxury linen clothing and homeware range that evokes the essence of la dolce vita.


Vineyards
With 20 hectares of vineyards situated on the slopes of Botmaskop Mountain planted with Bordeaux reds and Chardonnay grapes, Delaire Graff Estate produces supremely elegant vintages and we are honoured to have been named one of the Top 50 wineries by the World’s Best Vineyards — placing first within the African continent.
Area & Location
Area, Country
Stellenbosch – Cape Winelands, South Africa
Nearest Airport
Cape Town International Airport
Local Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Time Change
GMT +2:00
Language
Afrikaans, English
Best time to go
September through May
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