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Reviews of De Leeuwenhof Estate This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

De Leeuwenhof Estate, Sonstraal Road, 7646 Paarl, South Africa

#12 of 38 B&Bs and inns in Paarl

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Review Score

Based on 162 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: November 2, 2021

    10
    Will visit again anytime! Loved it!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not very much. Thought they really went the extra mile, and made my visit comfortable and well worth it!

    Breakfast was great, loved the owls nesting around the venue! Well located and wonderful hospitality. Certainly felt at home and comfortable being there. Can highly recommend them, and will be back again for a visit with my family for sure!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2021

    10
    Awesome De Leewenhof
    • Group
    • Cape Manor Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What a beautiful Estate. Arrived late in the evening and the hosts had a huge fire roaring for us. Beautiful comfortable rooms. Thank you for being so accommodating to our group.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great introduction to Guava farming 101. Comfortable stay - everything needed. Great rooms and very friendly owner (Jan). Thanks

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Luke warm shower on Saturday afternoon, cold shower Sunday morning, re-chargeable lights meant to work during load shedding, not working on Sunday morning so the room was very dark.

    Tessa's proactive communication and friendly demeanour. The breakfast lady too! The room was clean and spacious.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    7.0
    Quiet and relaxing stay on the farm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cottage was quite cold. We had a heater and the air con in the bedroom which made the bedroom warm but the lounge was cold. Perhaps another oil heater in the lounge would be helpful. A couple of extras in the kitchen would be useful such as a sharp knife, scissors, washing sponge and dishcloth.

    The staff were lovely, friendly and hospitable. They responded quickly to any requests. The farm was quiet and peaceful which was what I went for. Our accommodation was upgraded to a cottage as they were quiet which was a nice touch. The dogs were very cute and friendly. I loved the fire in the central breakfast/lounge area which was close to our cottage.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant staff and host but disappointing overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were not what we expected from a 4 star rated establishment. The skirting had come off in the kitchen area. The rubber seal around the fridge was loose and coming off. The shower has no door so is quite cold in Winter. The beds did not have sufficient blankets. We could not find the adapter for the hairdryer to fit the plug socket. There was no vegetable peeler or chopping board in the kitchen. Generally a disappointing stay overall.

    The Nespresso machine was appreciated. The host was very welcoming, friendly and hospitable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast area was very nice with a warm fire going and a pleasant area to dine and relax in. The restaurant unfortunately only operates part of the year.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Barnyard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Relaxed. Quiet.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2023

    2.0
    Not what I expected for R2000 a night.
    • Couple
    • Heritage Barnyard
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor uncomfortable and basic - untiled bathroom, narrow concrete shelf behind bed instead of bedside tables. Apart from spoons, no utensils or water glasses (wine glasses only). Floor dirty - couldn’t walk barefoot from bed to bathroom without getting a black crust on feet. Asked cleaner to mop, no change. Morning shower unsatisfactory: day one was good, day two lukewarm, day three ice cold, reported it, day four back to lukewarm. Shower floor dangerously slippery (no tiles). Slow, unprotected WiFi.

    Breakfast adequate (perhaps add some croissants or a few muffins?), staff friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    1.0
    Not to recommend this to friends Am surprised that booking .com allowed this booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast very average

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2022

    6.0
    Rustic, yet charming farm, with friendly hosts, but somewhat lacking in its former glory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The walls of the room were not thick enough to keep out neighbours' noise, and birds/squirrels in/on the roof were also noisy at night and from 05h00 onwards. The room was clean enough, but bathroom window sills had dead flies and cobwebs, which weren't a problem, but this was our first of 13 homestays which wasn't spotlessly clean. The regular power outages were a nuisance, as the owners were still deliberating on whether to install solar panels or more generators; again, this was the only place we stayed which had no power at all during outages. Sorry, becasue i'm sure the reduced number of staff post-covid were working as hard as possible, and we hope that the place finds its former glory again soon.

    Our room was in the converted stable block so was quite 'rustic' in feel, but nevertheless, comfortable, with lots of space and a choice of shower type. The communal area around the pool was also comfortable, with lots of space. There was plenty of parking available and the place felt secure.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2022

    6.0
    Comfortable stay, although a bit over-priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 1 night

    I asked for a double bed, which unfortunately they couldn't provide. Parking was a bit squashed. I didn't know that they did volunteer fire-fighting. I do applaud them for it, but would have preferred if the trucks were parked somewhere else. It took away from the ambience I was looking for and what was "promised" on the photos.

    Very friendly staff. Got exactly what I asked for.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    A charming experience at a thoughtfully and well- managed estate. Excellent braais or dinners. Good breakfasts. A good place to relax or a base from which to sightsee.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Honeymoon King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Old Stable
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cape Manor Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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