Cape Winelands Accommodation

Why you might choose to stay in the Cape Winelands

About 40 km to the east of Cape Town, lying in the shadow of a continuous belt of Cape fold mountains, lies a series of generous valleys known as the Cape Winelands – a collection of historic towns, little hamlets and Cape Dutch farmsteads that provide well-regarded South African wines to the world. These mountains create an incredible scenic backdrop for a myriad vines, but they are also one of the reasons wines do so well here.

Their geological compositions provide unique soil conditions that directly effect the character of wine. Did you know? Once you've booked your hotel or Cape Winelands accommodation, explore the destination pages below for info on attractions, activities and things to do when you visit the Winelands. The topography of wineland soils vary substantially, ranging from shallow, rocky soils on steep slopes and plateaus, to reddish-brown soils along mountain foothills - the predominant soil type of the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Wellington particularly. Like successful European wines these inland vineyards benefit from a typical Mediterranean climate. There's loads more to see, so stay a day or two: choose from our Cape Winelands accommodation.