Leeu Estates

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 5 (1 vote)

TripAdvisor Review

153 Reviews

Guide Price £1,209 per person

Based on 05 February 19, staying for 4 nights bed & breakfast in a Double Classic Room (2 adults sharing). Flights not included.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.

A boutique hotel and world-class vineyard

In the heart of the Cape Winelands you'll find Leeu Estates – a luxuriously stylish boutique hotel set in the midst of landscaped grounds and an award-winning vineyard.

With a relaxing atmosphere and strikingly beautiful location, there's an emphasis on exceptional service and indulgence. If you crave some R&R during your South African getaway then head for Leeu Spa, a state-of-the-art wellness sanctuary offering an array of massages and holistic treatments.

Dining is an experience here – opt for fine dining at the hotel or try one of the Leeu Collection's sister properties in the village of Franschhoek, a three minute drive or scenic 15 minute stroll away. Leeu House is a relaxed dining option throughout the day whilst you can sample snacks and craft beers at the Tuk Tuk microbrewery.

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Luxury

Recommended For

Adult Orientated

Location Type

Vineyard

General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
17 rooms
Transfer duration: 1 hour from Cape Town airport by car
Floors have lift access: No

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Boutique

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
17 rooms
Transfer duration: 1 hour from Cape Town airport by car
Floors have lift access: No

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Wifi

Accommodation Type

Boutique

Board Basis Options

Bed & Breakfast

Location Highlights

Leeu Estates

Vineyard
1 hour from Cape Town airport by car

153 Reviews

% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 120
Very Good 18
Average 7
Poor 6
Terrible 2

What to Expect

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Reviews

Feb 15, 2019

Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea content was good but was let down by the service despite the number of staff available and the fact that the restaurant was not very busy. Had a voucher for afternoon teas and 2 glasses of bubbly but the staff didn’t acknowledge it and we had to ask for the bubbly after our tea. Then on leaving we were asked to pay for the bubbly - no one seemed to be in control despite the comments “I will be looking after you” - it didn’t happen and several people seemed to look after us without knowing what we had covered in our voucher! It was a special gift to us on our visit here and while we enjoyed the food we did not like the service not recommended

Feb 14, 2019

Delightful, elegant with stunning views

London, United Kingdom

Stayed here 2 nights (Tuesday/Wednesday) and it was mildly busy but not full. Several other guests were returners and staying multiple nights - all gusts were well heeled! Original allocated Room 5 in the Manor House - huge room with a great view but soulless in my view and not well furnished to take advantage of that view! However, very pleased that Superb duty management team found us another room I liked more (Terrior Cottage). I hugely appreciated this service and it continued - every member of staff from the duty manager to the gardeners out and about were friendly and helpful. Other things I liked a lot .... - Manor House Terrace with the great view of the valley is good for chilling (the lounge with windows opening), coffee, breakfast or lunch (terrace tables) and dinner in the conservatory Restuarant. - Restuarant- although very quiet the Wednesday night we ate here we thought the food was excellent and service top class - breakfast buffet is smallish by ‘normal’ Hotel standards but excellent quality and huge buffets are unnecessary in my view if there is a cooked option too. Can hugely recommend the blueberry pancakes and the smashed avocado on sprouted seed toast! - gardens and sculptures - all formal but just nice to wonder round. - charming shuttle service to and from the village / other vineyards - the spa. It’s a very smart spa indeed and treatments are up to the standard you’d (hopefully) expect for the location and the price (I had 90min massage and wash/blow dry in the salon) Note - Leeu Estates is just on the outskirts of Franschoek - which is why you get the better perspective on the valley view. I’d say it’s a 15min walk to the centre of town but we didn’t test that. We really loved this location - the Town was overly busy and hot in a late summers week and we liked having somewhere cool and calm to escape to. The cottages are a 5min amble through the gardens from the Manor House. There is another swimming pool by the gardens which is handy (and saves a trek back to the Manor House and Spa pool.

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Leeu Estates

Room Types

Classic Rooms

An average size of 42 square metres, the Classic Rooms are situated in The Manor House and Max House, and offer varied views from the manicured gardens to the farm dam, orchards, vineyards, dramatic mountain backdrops and the village of Franschhoek.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

Deluxe Rooms

An average size of 55 square metres, the Deluxe Rooms are situated in The Manor House, Cellar Cottage and Vineyard Cottage, and offer various views from the manicured gardens, plum orchards and vineyards to the Franschhoek mountains and village.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

Studio Rooms

Studio Rooms, each with their own terrace and fireplace, are on average 63 square metres and are situated in The Manor House; Leeu Spa, with easy access to the spa facility, gym and pool and Pomegranate Cottage, which has its own private courtyard. They all offer views of the manicured gardens, vineyards and mountains.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Flatscreen TV
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

Executive Suites

An average size of 97 square metres, each spacious suite has its own lounge/study and fireplace. Situated in The Manor House and Max House and Terroir Cottage, the Executive Suites offer various views, from the manicured gardens and vineyards to mountain backdrops.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Tea & Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Towels included

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Cottages

There are three cottages to chose from: Cellar Cottage, Vineyard Cottage and Max House.

* Cellar Cottage: A size of 354 square metres and housed in the original cellar, this heritage building enjoys views of the manicured gardens and vineyards. It comprises an Executive Suite with terrace and a Deluxe room, two terraces leading off the living room which has a fireplace, a pantry, and access to a private garden with a lawn.

* Vineyard Cottage:An average size of 164m², Vineyard Cottage overlooks vineyards and offers easy access to the Leeu Spa & Gym and its 15-metre swimming pool, and affords views of the manicured gardens and a mountain backdrop. It comprises an Executive Suite with terrace and a Deluxe room.

* Max House: An average size of 164m², Vineyard Cottage overlooks vineyards and offers easy access to the Leeu Spa & Gym and its 15-metre swimming pool, and affords views of the manicured gardens and a mountain backdrop. It comprises an Executive Suite with terrace and a Deluxe room.

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