Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant is a celebrated establishment in the historic town of Paarl, at the heart of the Cape Winelands, close to Cape Town. Surrounded by majestic oak trees and manicured gardens, the hotel has been restored to its former Victorian elegance and welcomes guests from around the globe.
Original historic features in architecture and furnishing reflect an era of gracious living. Here, in a luxurious and yet homely atmosphere, first-class service and modern convenience blend with traditional style and genteel hospitality.
A special feature of Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant is the beautifully laid out gardens. The front of the manor is flanked by majestic oak trees, the veranda looks down onto a manicured rose garden in Victorian style and a classic water feature.
Quiet seating areas are dotted in various locations in the gardens: here guests can relax with a book or newspaper, enjoy a peaceful moment of contemplation or a cosy chat, or order beverages to be served in the gardens.
On the expansive Victorian Veranda, guests can sip sun-downers whilst savouring the magnificent view to the mountains beyond or enjoying the tranquility of the gardens where the squirrels hop amongst the oaks.
On warm summer days, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or bask by the poolside on a reclining lounger. Snacks, light meals and beverages are served throughout the day and garden or pool service is readily available upon request.
Restaurant
The award-winning “Restaurant at Pontac” is located in the beautifully restored old barn of this historic estate. The setting on the slopes of Paarl Rock is exceptional. Patrons dine al fresco on a white-washed patio with a unique view and the relaxing burble of the Koi pond, or inside in a restaurant decorated with quirky coloured African wall hangings and ceiling drapes.
Bricked-in chicken nests, antique window frames with deep-set ledges and original stone fireplaces add to the ambience, which is delightfully informal with the accent on country hospitality, offset by elegant tableware and professional service
Beauty Clinic
The Medi-Skin Health and Beauty facility, which offers a range of revitalizing and relaxing massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and other cosmetic treatments as well as beauty products on sale. The facility is open during normal day-time hours and treatments can also be booked for after-hours.
Business Center
Guests may make use of the dedicated guest Services PC to access the internet. Printing, copying and fax services are also available at the reception desk.
Pontac Manor is situated in a quiet side street, just off the Main Road in the centre of Paarl, within walking distance of a number of interesting shops (art gallery, antique shops, jewellery design studio, interior design studio, gift shops, etc.), restaurants and coffee shops, banks, the tourist information centre and various tourist attractions. Paarl is the perfect base from which to explore the Cape Winelands and the rest of the Western Cape. Various well-known wine estates are located in Paarl and on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. It is only approximately 20 minutes’ drive to either of the other well-known winelands towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
- Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at Pearl Valley,
- Paarl Golf Club at Boschenmeer Estate,
- Val de Vie Polo grounds, luxury spa in nearby vicinity,
- Paarl mountain,
- Paarl Rock,
- Taal Monument,
- Taal Museum,
- Paarl Museum,
- Berg River,
- trout fishing,
- hiking,
- biking,
- cycling,
- mountaineering,
- ballooning,
- horse riding.
Rates include: Accommodation & full English breakfast, VAT and bed levy. Rates subject to change without notice.
Deposit and Payment Policy: A minimum deposit of 50% is required to secure your reservation at time of booking, using the secure online credit card payment option. Same day arrivals and one-night stays pay 100% deposit.
Full payment of balance: 7 days prior to arrival For bookings made within 7 days of arrival, full payment is required at time of reservation.
All one night stays: full payment at time of reservation.
Children and Third-person sharing policy: When sharing room with 2 adults: up to 6 years = free of charge, 7 - 18 = 50% of the p/p sharing rate. Third person: 50% of p/p sharing rate.
Occupancy times: Rooms can be occupied by 14h00 on day of arrival. Guests are kindly requested to vacate rooms by 11h00 on day of departure.
From Cape Town on the N1:
Leave the N1 at the first Paarl turn-off and turn left into the Main Street and drive towards the town centre.
Follow the road for 4,3 kms and turn left into Pontac Street - the road leads directly into the entrance gates of Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant.
Children of all ages are welcome.
