Lanzerac: Stay Longer in Stellenbosch This Winter

Winter at Lanzerac is a leisurely time. Approaching up the stately oak-lined driveway, the leaves are turning gold and bronze, the vines blazing a glorious red before shedding their leaves for the winter sleep. Crackling fires blaze in enormous old fireplaces and wisps of wood-smoke rise up from the historic Cape Dutch buildings. The grande dame of Stellenbosch has a centuries-long history of hospitality and the secret season is a time to experience its five-star luxury in cosseting cosy mode, with a winter escape that turns a two-night break into three.

Winter pleasures

With an extra day in hand there’s no rush. Long lie-ins and breakfast in bed, hot chocolate and cookies for no better reason than you feel like it. Perhaps a stroll through slanting winter sunshine to the award-winning spa, where you can unwind tight muscles in the sauna and steam room, the bubbling jacuzzi and heated pool, in between pampering treatments that revive and restore.

Evenings in

The fireplaces in the Governor’s Hall crackle and blaze through winter, inviting glasses of wine and conversation before a memorable dinner at the elegant Manor Kitchen or the convivial Taphuis. The scents of oak panelling, leather couches, wood-smoke and wine barrels form a sensory backdrop to after-dinner brandy or whisky, fortifying you against misty evenings, or clear cold nights when the stars blaze more brightly than ever.

Winelands in winter

It’s a magical season to explore the Winelands, bare vines revealing the dramatic bones of the landscape, a tide of fresh green growth and wildflowers transforming hill and mountain. The wine routes are quiet and there’s time to delve deeper into the stories at wine-tastings and lunches.

The PayStay winter promotion

All about the gift of time, Lanzerac invites you to spend an extra night on the house all this winter, so you can relax deeply and cocoon in absolute comfort at your leisure.
The special Pay for 2 nights, stay for 3 nights
The details Your stay includes a full breakfast daily, a selected in-room minibar (restocked daily), a wine-tasting and cellar tour, and use of the Spa’s hydro facilities.
Cost From R8 510 per night for two people
Valid 1 April – 31 August 2026 (subject to availability)

The lodgings

Lanzerac has 54 stylish rooms and suites, each individually decorated, with all the modern facilities and creature comforts needed to make your visit memorable. Luxury Rooms and Junior Suites have a lounge area and private terrace, while select Suites have a lounge with fireplace and terrace with a private pool. Your stay includes a delicious breakfast served in the Manor Kitchen.

• king-size bed (or twin beds)
• ensuite with a bath and shower and luxury toiletries
• tea/coffee station (including a Nespresso machine)
• satellite TV
• air-conditioning and underfloor heating
• complimentary selected minibar
• nightly turndown service

Things to do

The estate sits in the foothills of the Jonkershoek Valley, granting easy access to the adjoining Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the region with walks and bike rides in the reserve, or explore the history, architecture, art and foodie scene of Stellenbosch (the hotel offers transfers into town at set times).
Child friendly? Yes
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Sleeps 2 per room
Cost From R8 510 per room per night
Where to find it Lanzerac Road, Stellenbosch
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