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De Leeuwenhof Estate, Sonstraal Road, 7646 Paarl, South Africa
#12 of 38 B&Bs and inns in Paarl
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 163 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Sebastian
Netherlands1 review9.0“Beautiful property with very warm and welcoming hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff are exceptionally welcoming and helpful. Also the property is beautiful and the cottages comfortable and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Stefanie
Germany11 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • One-Bedroom Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely place with friendly staff… apartments where cozy.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Arthur
United Kingdom15 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pleasant swimming pool area, rooms and dining. Dinner every second evening was of high quality. Staff very cheerful and helpful. Good opportunities to enjoy the company of other guests.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Evgenii
Congo33 Reviews11 helpful votes10“Exceptional place, do recommend it to everyone”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only thing - the hotel is located far from anything, Uber is often quite long to wait especially in the evening but you can always call the hotel, they can arrange a drive for you.
The staff was exceptional, they offered help in various situations (Dan, thanks again for that open-air drive to the restaurant!). Everything was clean and in good condition, pool is great as is its bar :) Hundred years old oaks with squirrels and owls added charm.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Irene
United Arab Emirates9 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautiful scenery, great food and lovely people!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Cape Manor Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That we couldn’t stay longer
Beautiful setting apartment was comfortable, clean, and all the necessities were provided. Breakfast was amazing staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed for 4 nights and absolutely loved it. Such a lovely estate and brilliant staff, couldn't do enough for you and made you feel part of the family. The room and dining were top notch. Great escape from the busy cape town district 👌
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Penny
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“We had a wonderful time staying with you. The meals were very good and we were very impressed with the way you guys help”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our chairs were uncomfortable
Loved the atmosphere of the outdoor living space
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 5, 2024
David
United Kingdom32 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The accommodation was a little dated
Its friendliness.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Shelagh
United Kingdom16 Reviews8.0“really friendky and welcoming dinner great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
wldnt book stable room again prefer bigger rooms although we were last minute booking
the owbers n staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Maeson
United Kingdom27 Reviews6 helpful votes10“Great value and base for a visit to the Paarl winelands”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Honeymoon King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Historic estate. Very peaceful
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom15 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice option for staying in Paarl.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Walls are thin and you can hear adjoining rooms noises quite clearly. It’s a working fruit farm and it starts getting noisy from 7 am onwards. The local Rooster starts going at 4.30 am in the summer months. Not a place for a long lie in bed. The in house dining is expensive by SA standards but still ok for European visitors. The food was excellent but a very limited menu.
Overall a nice location on the outskirts of Town. Handy for the N1. Nice in house dining option on a lovely stoop terrace. Great for a lazy dinner with no driving involved. Good breakfast and a quite big pool area with beds and shade. Good ac. Limited power during load shedding. Plenty of secure parking. Whole farm is very safe.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Josi
Switzerland29 Reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful, friendly hosts and a beautiful property
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Jutta
Finland57 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0“Really nice guest house”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cape Manor Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little far from everything
Beautiful, somthing to remember
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 23, 2023
Heinz
Germany8 Reviews10“Arrive, enjoy and plan to come back 👍😁”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect start in our holiday! Awesome location, excellent service, great hosts!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Michael
Sweden42 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“At home feeling in a family run hotel and farm.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pool was nice but a bit cloudy
Personal, friendly, cozy living. Large trees in the garden, jakaranda tree near the pool. Fantastic restaurant, excellent food in a cozy setting outdoors at poolside.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Sophie
Germany7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our stay at the Leeuwenhof was such amazing. Tessa is a great host, also Stefan been always nice. Tessa is a warm-hearted host and does her best that u feel even more comfortable! She was doing her best, to make our stay even more cultural and give us a lot of tips. We just spend a night and this was our failure, we had to spend more night. Amazing rooms, good diner, perfect wine and also Mr. D (we cannot pronounce his name) was an amazing host! We felt very lucky to stay there an will be come back Soon.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 16, 2023
Oleksandr
Switzerland36 Reviews12 helpful votes10“Highly recommended!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the property 2 x nights with my wife and a kid and really enjoyed it! The property is beautiful with its historical buildings and lovely garden. Our accommodation was very comfortable. We were upgraded to a roomy cottage with a small kitchen and we loved it. There is also a restaurant on site that serves breakfast and dinner. Food was fantastic and the staff was great. We would definitely like to come back one day!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Bürmann
Netherlands4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location with super host Tessa. Accommodation is very quiet and a great place to relax.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 29, 2023
Caron
United Kingdom36 Reviews10“Peaceful haven with great staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very pretty, lots of history, well located just off N2
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 24, 2023
Sharon
South Africa1 review10“I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to visit the cape”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Cape Manor Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very helpful and friendly, and always eager to please.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 14, 2023
Devon
South Africa1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The atmosphere of the staff and facility gives you relaxed and peaceful feeling. This was our second time ataying at the venue, it was as great as the first. Very welcoming and feels just like home.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Amanda
South Africa3 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Fantastic, spolt rotten”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
There is nothing to dislike
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Terry
United Kingdom32 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Warm, welcoming & wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Old Stable
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was wonderful, Tessa and all her staff were warm welcoming and attentive, the afternoon tour by Dan and Anthea with a wine stop informative & entertaining the evening's brai magnificent.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Lynne
South Africa12 Reviews10“We’ll be there again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Heritage Barnyard
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Homely, but modern. All needs are catered for. Personal attention. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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