Majeka House: Garden Alternative Room

Tucked below the Hottentots-Holland Mountains, surrounded by vineyards and lush forests, the suburb of Paradyskloof is, as its name suggests, a slice of paradise. Here, in a quiet residential street, just a two-minute drive from the bustling town centre, this award-winning, designer boutique hotel takes centre stage. A destination in its own right – with an acclaimed restaurant, heavenly spa and five-star lodgings – Majeka House offers a tranquil urban escape in beautiful, manicured gardens.

There are 21 rooms to choose from (all ensuite), spread across four categories; the standard Premier Collection, Garden Alternative, Mountain View and Poolside Choice. Every room is individually decorated and art-filled (think gorgeous wallpaper, rugs and fabrics – and the ceilings in some bedrooms will send you into dreamy sweet slumber). Some of the rooms share a private plunge pool and mini-forest; others look over a herb garden, koi pond and the surrounding mountains.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom
• 1 ensuite bathroom with a double shower
• Malee body products

Indoor + outdoor living

• Complimentary WiFi
• Air-conditioning
• Flatscreen TV (with DSTV) and a DVD player
• Open-plan lounge area
• Honesty bar
• Coffee machine
• Large terrace
• Semi-private garden and pool area (shared by the 3 Garden Alternative rooms)

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Daily breakfast (included)
• Outdoor pool and sun terrace
• Indoor heated pool with adjoining jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
• Spa treatments and hair salon
• M Lounge for cocktails and local wines (open until 10pm)
• Dining at Majeka Kitchen (open until 5pm)

In the area

• Eden Forest trails
• Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
• Exploring the town of Stellenbosch
• Various museums, galleries and markets
• Wine tours and tastings