Stellenbosch, South AfricaBanhoek
Delaire Graff Lodges And Spa
Art-filled vineyard estate
Banhoek Stellenbosch, South Africa
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Delaire Graff EstateArt-filled vineyard estate
Bronze sculptures dot indigenous fynbos gardens that sweep down mountain slopes toward the vine rows of the Banhoek Valley.
“Delaire Graff Estate is a designer winery with wraparound mountain and valley views.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Evening canapés and sparkling wine delivered to private lodge terraces with heated plunge pools.
Remarkable
David Collins Studio interiors house Laurence Graff's four-hundred-piece South African contemporary art collection.
Remarkable
Indigenous fynbos gardens and daily cellar tastings root the stay in Stellenbosch winemaking.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
spread across 16 contemporary-luxe one- and two-bedroom lodges (plus the lavish four-bedroom Owner’s Villa).
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high on the Helshoogte Pass, the estate offers sweeping valley vistas minutes from historic Stellenbosch cellars and scenic hiking trails.
The rooms
Standalone lodges pair Spanish marble bathrooms with private timber decks, where heated plunge pools look across the Stellenbosch vines.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 22-metre heated outdoor infinity pool and hot tub sit on the terrace, looking toward Botmaskop.
The spa
Five treatment suites look out onto garden greenery, accompanied by a Swedish sauna, steam room, and fireside lounge.
The gym
The fitness centre houses Technogym strength and cardio machinery for daily workouts across the estate.
Delaire Graff Restaurant
Dishes draw on fresh harvest from the estate greenhouse and organic gardens, served beneath a sculptural bird installation.
Tucked between dramatic peaks and the vineyards of Stellenbosch, Delaire Graff Lodge has a magical setting the heart of South Africa’s Winelands.
At the table
Outdoor terraces look past bronze cheetah sculptures to the mountains, and the wine lounge hosts daily cellar tastings.
How it began
Diamond jeweler Laurence Graff acquired the estate in 2003, transforming the grounds into an open-air showcase for contemporary South African art.
“Delaire is also a Relais & Châteaux property with an on-site spa and six separate lodges.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.