Mont Rochelle
Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Mont Rochelle is a stunning 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek in South Africa. Franschhoek is a traditional vineyard town in the Western Cape Province famously known as the French Corner of the Cape and is considered to be the food and wine capital of South Africa.
Sir Richard Branson’s love for the African continent and for the finer things in life lured him to the Western Cape province and Mont Rochelle. There, in the food and wine capital of South Africa, guests can unwind and make themselves at home while dining on healthy and locally sourced cuisine, tasting superb Shiraz and chardonnay in the 150-year-old cellar, and exploring the rolling vineyards and well-tended grounds in one of the world’s most bucolic settings. The 26 bedrooms are bright and airy, and many have private terraces or balconies. An intimate spa offers a hammam and healing treatments using grapes, herbs, and spices.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- $100 USD equivalent in local currency hotel credit, once per stay, per room, applicable towards Gift Shop, Spa or Food & Beverage, to be utilized during stay (not valid on room rate or charity contributions, no cash value if not redeemed in full. For exclusive use bookings, only lead couple will receive amenity)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
The kitchen will gladly prepare a gourmet picnic basket for you to enjoy in the setting of your choice.
The property, in facts
| Where | Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Spa / Wellness Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Hotel group | Virgin Hotels Collection |
| Rooms | 26 |
| Room types | 6 |
| Nearest airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) · 31 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Local Immersion, Seclusion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Shiraz Rooms — Shiraz rooms have king-size beds and feature courtyard or valley views. Size range between 323-334 square feet
- Merlot Rooms — Our six Merlot Rooms are larger than our Shiraz Rooms and also boast king-size beds with valley views. Size range from 355-420 square feet.
- Cabernet Rooms — The six Cabernet Rooms are located in the Vineyard Wing and all include a private terrace overlooking the valley. Size about 430 square feet.
- Pinotage Suites — There are four spacious Pinotage Suites located in both the Manor House and Garden House, each of which features a separate lounge and fantastic views. Size…
- Cap Classique Suites — Guests staying in our two largest rooms, our Cap Classique Suites, will enjoy a separate lounge area, a private terrace and their own plunge pool. Both suites…
- Manor House — The Manor House is a luxury villa located a short walk from the main hotel and just a stone's throw away from the Country Kitchen. The perfect option for a…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail
What advisors say
100% of the 2 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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