Angala

We have been there for 6 nights, and it was beautiful. Friendly and attentive staff, ecxellent breakfast as wenn as dinner menue, good wines and an exceptional environment, calm and really lovely, far away from any noise. When we compare this to the places we have been, definitely a very good experience we suggest to share. Let me highlite again the staff, that is very accommotdating which is not already adjuncted to a hotel like this. So a good place to come back.

The gardens are wonderful and beautifully maintained. Staff and service absolutely excellent. Our room was fantastic — loved the outside shower! Only negatives are: evening meal was disappointing - we ate so well at truly great restaurants nearby (fine dining at Babel, and Tokara, great pizzas at Alloroa) that out one night eating in was poor by comparison. Breakfasts were very good, though. Also, noise from building works on the estate spoiled the ambiance. Much better on Saturday when worked had stopped!

Well this is an odd review because the rooms are amazing. Probably one of the nicest rooms we have ever stayed in. But, it was advertised with a private pool, which turns out to be a plunge pool, and which is absolutely freezing cold and unusable. The mist and fog that obscured our view are to be expected in the autumn and are the reason that we booked the package with wine tasting so that we had an activity. Also the hotel boasts of its 2 pools. The pools, it turns out, are 2 small plunge areas and a nature lake that is not accessible at this time of year. We were given our vouchers for the wine tasting but told to book an external taxi to get there. We had presumed that this was an onsite facility but went on to book a taxi at our own expense. Upon arrival we were told that the wine tasting was closed that day. Our return taxi was not due for an hour so we had to pay for food and wine in the cafe which then was closing, so we waited in the rain and cold outside. We did discuss this with the staff and expected some sort of compensation, but were told that the wine tasting was just a gift. Given that this was part of our package, I can only assume that if we had not had a bed, the same excuse would have been given. This is a beautiful establishment but it needs to be sure that guests receive what they have booked.

Angala surpassed our expectations from its stunning secluded yet central location under the mountains to its beautiful rooms and absolutely delicious food. But what stood out most for me was the friendly staff and their attitude towards making our stay a memorable occasion. They went out of their way after a slight mishap occurred with a birthday cake for me and went above and beyond what would be expected. Another lucky guest got a taste of the cake but to amend for the error that occurred they upgraded us to their best suite free of charge and was very apologetic. Aubrey and his staff truelly represents south african hospitality. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

We only stayed one night, but wish we could have stayed forever! The private cottage and entire property are absolutely gorgeous. This hotel feels like a private oasis. So cozy and gorgeous views make this hotel a must visit!

We stayed here with some friends. Excellent location. although you have to drive in to Franschhoek. The rooms are more than comfortable and give you an excellent quality sleep. Showers are large. Only the breakfast should have a little more variety.