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Fly into Cape Town (CPT) international airport, then ~60–75 min by road to Franschhoek, private transfers or self-drive are straightforward, helicopter transfers can be arranged on request.
Guests often ask for the Maharani Suite for its dramatic, Indian-inspired décor and sunset-glow bathroom, mountain-facing Superior Suites frame the widest valley panorama from the main house, families favour the Vineyard Suites for space, gardens and select units with private pools close to their own living-dining areas.
Farm-to-table and proudly Cape, lunches roll from the Loggia with sommelier pairings, dinners unfold in the chandeliered Great Hall with seasonal plates like butter-poached East Coast rock lobster, confit duck, Overberg lamb and grilled linefish, desserts lean to Fynbos-honey pannacotta and Cape malva cheesecake, flexible, barefoot-luxury pacing and private in-suite service are happily arranged.
Smart-casual layers for vineyard lunches and cool evenings by the fire, comfortable shoes for gallery hopping and the wine tram, a swimsuit for the pool, a light jacket for Cape breezes, and a universal adaptor for café-table laptop sessions.
Book the four-course Chef’s Table for a personalised evening at the pass, time aperitifs on the Loggia as the sun drops over the dam, then ask the sommelier to pair a Franschhoek MCC with East Coast rock lobster or Overberg lamb from the current dinner menu, leave room for milk-and-honey panna cotta or Cape malva cheesecake.
Through The Royal Portfolio Foundation your stay helps fund education, health and conservation programmes across South Africa, with community partnerships anchored around each property, the brand also runs guest learning initiatives and supports research via its Conservation & Research Centre in the Greater Kruger.
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