Paarl Boutique Hotel, Paarl - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

21 Monte Cristo Ave Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Za, Paarl, South Africa

Paarl Boutique Hotel, a 3-star heritage property dating back to 1793, sits high on Paarl Mountain's slopes within a Mediterranean-style farm featuring vineyards, olive and lemon orchards. The historic 'Die Geel Huis' houses a wine cellar with a Grand Piano lounge for private functions.

Heritage and Modern Rooms

The hotel features spacious Mountain View rooms with French doors opening to a courtyard garden, equipped with smart TVs, in-room safes, and king-size or twin beds. Eight additional Courtyard rooms are planned to complement the existing ten double rooms.

Poolside Dining Options

The Purple Lounge bar extends onto the pool deck for cocktails, while Vida E-Cafe's deli offers a light lunch menu.

Mountain View Conferences

The conference suite accommodates 25 delegates in U-shape or 40 in cinema-style setup, featuring a first-floor balcony with panoramic mountain views.

Strategic Valley Location

Paarl Boutique Hotel is 34 miles from Cape Town International Airport and a 10-minute drive from Paarl center, with proximity to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Meulwater Botanical Garden.

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Paarl1400 ft

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 32.4 mi

Train

Paarl Railway Station 2.7 mi

What our guests says about facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Spacious Room

I stayed in room #18, which was impressively spacious with a lounge area and separate bedroom. The layout was very comfortable and allowed for a restful stay. Although I noticed some areas could use improvement, overall, the room offered a nice retreat for my business trip.

Gail123. USA, 2024-04-10Read full review on

Delicious Breakfast

The breakfast was quite enjoyable, offering a good variety of options. I particularly appreciated the poached eggs, which were cooked to perfection. It was a great way to start my day at the hotel, even if the environment could use a bit more ambiance.

RayBaker. Canada, 2024-05-15Read full review on

Clean but Needs Update

While the bathroom was primarily clean, it did show signs of aging. The shower setup was slightly inconvenient, but it was functional. I believe a modern update could enhance the overall experience tremendously.

MattW. UK, 2024-06-20Read full review on

Peaceful Atmosphere

The lack of a TV in the bedroom created a surprisingly peaceful atmosphere, which allowed for a restful night’s sleep. It was nice to disconnect and recharge, making my stay a little more relaxing than expected.

ArthurL. Australia, 2024-07-25Read full review on

What’s included

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Gift/Newsstand
Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Pool tables

Services

Laundry
Wedding services
Stores/Commercial services
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Paid breakfast

Business

Business center

Children

Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Barbeque grills
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Steam room
Treatment room

Room features

Terrace

Location

21 Monte Cristo Ave Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Za, Paarl, South Africa

Map view

21 Monte Cristo Ave Lemoenkloof, Paarl, Za, Paarl, South Africa

City landmarks

Nature reserve

Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

2100 ft

Paarl

Meulwater Botanical Garden

2700 ft

Hout Street Gallery

1.3 mi

267 Main Street

Limietberg Nature Reserve

1.2 mi

Museums

Paarl Museum

3400 ft

MiniMax

3500 ft

Toringkerk

3500 ft

Mall

Old Rembrandt Shopping Mall

1.4 mi

305 Main Rd

Oude Pastorie

3600 ft

Afrikaanse Taalmuseum

3900 ft

Historium Conference Centre

3900 ft

St. Augustine's Catholic Church

3900 ft

Paarl

Paarl Rock

5000 ft

OAK Sentraal

4100 ft

Protea Aanbidding Sentrum

4500 ft

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

1.0 mi

Museums

Afrikaans Language Museum

1.1 mi

Paarl View Point

1.0 mi

De Oude Woning

1.0 mi

Public Building

Paarl Town Hall

1.1 mi

Parking Area

1.1 mi

Old Zion Church

1.2 mi

Gabbema Doordrift Street

Afrikaans Language Monument

2.8 mi

War Memorial

1.3 mi

Strooidak Kerk

1.4 mi

Voortrekker Centenery

1.4 mi

Fairview

1.5 mi

R301

Groot Drakenstein Prison

2.1 mi

Museums

Het Gesticht Museum

1.5 mi

Het Gesticht

1.5 mi

Nearby

Nature reserve

Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

1700 ft

Restaurants

D'Olyfboom Family Estate

1.5 mi

14 Napier Street

Luigi's Mediterranean Inspired Restaurant

1.0 mi

311 Main Street Van Der Lingen Square

Domino's Pizza Paarl

4600 ft

345 Main Street Lemoenkloof

The Clubhouse at Mistico

5100 ft

R 312 Paarl Farms

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

52%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

5.2/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.2

Location

7.6

Service

5.0

Dining

5.8

Joseph

United Kingdom, March 2025

5.6/10

I was initially excited about my stay, but upon arrival, I quickly realized the hotel did not align with the upmarket image presented online. The place feels tired and outdated, and there were issues like limited power outlets and poor service. The breakfast was decent, but the overall experience left much to be desired. If you're considering a stay, I would recommend waiting until some renovations are completed.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are spacious but quite outdated, with the en-suite bathroom in need of significant improvement.

Service

5.0

Service was lacking, as I hardly saw any staff and had some communication issues.

Location

8.0

The location is quite lovely, perched high on a mountain, offering stunning views.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was pretty good, especially the poached eggs, but I was disappointed by the coffee options.

Facilities

5.0

Amenities are basic, Wi-Fi in the outside rooms is poor, and the overall facilities feel neglected.

Victor

United Kingdom, February 2025

6.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the price was quite reasonable for what we got, there were definitely some downsides. The rooms were comfortable and came with stunning views, but the service left much to be desired, especially from the reception staff. The pool could use some cleaning, and the ambiance was lacking, which was surprising for a place that markets itself as a boutique hotel.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, comfortable, and had amazing views over Paarl.

Service

5.0

Check-in was a bit slow, and the staff, particularly at reception, were unfriendly and unhelpful.

Location

7.0

The hotel is perched on a hill, offering great views but making it a bit of a drive from the main street.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was generous and enjoyable, with a good variety to choose from.

Facilities

5.0

The swimming pool area was impressive but not well-maintained; it could use a thorough cleaning.

Ivor

United Kingdom, February 2025

5.0/10

My stay at this hotel was disappointing. While the location offered a stunning view, the conditions of the room were far from acceptable. The staff was somewhat apologetic, but it didn't make up for the overall experience. With a significant lack of cleanliness and upkeep, I cannot recommend this place unless significant renovations are made.

Rooms

5.0

The room was dark, small, and poorly maintained, with broken fixtures and a filthy bathroom. It definitely did not meet my expectations for a boutique hotel.

Service

5.0

The reception staff seemed unprofessional and unresponsive to my concerns. I felt my requests were brushed aside rather than addressed.

Location

8.0

The location was the only highlight, high up on a hill with a beautiful view overlooking the town. However, it didn't compensate for the other issues.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was below average and lacked variety, which was quite disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were outdated, and the lack of basic amenities such as a fridge or decent lighting made my stay uncomfortable.

Georgia

United Kingdom, October 2024

5.0/10

My stay at the Paarl Boutique Hotel was far from what I envisioned. The location had potential but the reality didn't match the expectations set by their advertising. While the room was clean, it was outdated and lacked essential features like air conditioning and decent bathroom facilities. The service was utterly disappointing, especially when we faced trouble gaining entry at night. Overall, this place needs significant improvement to truly fit the boutique label.

Rooms

5.0

The room was clean but very dated with limited amenities and an impractical bathroom setup.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking, especially with poor responsiveness when I tried to reach someone upon arrival.

Location

6.0

The hotel is situated on a hill with beautiful views, but the property itself is not well-marked or inviting.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast room felt sterile and lacked atmosphere, with limited food presentation.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities need modernization; the outdated decor and furniture gave a rather uninviting vibe.

Dave

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.6/10

I stayed at this hotel for one night during a business trip, and while the location offered stunning views from the hilltop, there were several areas that need improvement. The room was spacious and clean, but the bathroom showed signs of age, and the lack of stocked amenities in the mini bar was quite disappointing. The service was decent, but they could do better to enhance the overall experience, especially in terms of providing basic necessities like water.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was spacious with a lounge area, but the bathroom could use some updates.

Service

6.0

Service was adequate but lacked attention to detail, especially in offering basic items.

Location

9.0

Perched on top of a hill, the location provided breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Dining

5.0

There were limited options at the bar, and I found the lack of available drinks rather disappointing.