Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard  

Perched in the mountains of Franschhoek, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard sits close to Mont Rochelle Wine Estate and the Franschhoek Wine Tram. This 5-star, family-friendly vineyard hotel is a short drive from Franschhoek Town Hall, Franschhoek Art House and other Cape Winelands attractions.

Just 22 individually decorated rooms and suites—many with private balconies or patios—blend modern comfort with vineyard views. Rooms include free minibar items, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers; select categories offer DVD players, bathrobes and slippers.

Relax at the full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, or detox in the sauna and steam room. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, hit the fitness center, browse the library or picnic among the vines. The hotel is attached to a winery—expect vineyard mornings and easy access to local wines—and offers babysitting (surcharge), a complimentary area shuttle and free self-parking; a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and a 24-hour front desk keep stays seamless. Luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry services and complimentary newspapers are also available.

Dine at one of two on-site restaurants (including Miko and The Country Kitchen) and enjoy a complimentary English breakfast each morning. Sip at the bar/lounge or poolside bar, and use limited-hours room service—pair meals with wines from the attached winery for true Cape Winelands flavor.