Laborie Estate

My husband and I went there for the weekend to get some down time. Unfortunately our experience was not what we expected. Our "villa" room was too close to the busy main road. Also we were rudely awakened by another guest who tried to enter our room for more than an hour. After failed attempts to contact the emergency numbers provided,we managed to get the intruder to quiet down somewhat for a very short period of time. Hotel management, Anna Marie ignored our presence at checkout and continued with her WhatsApp chat instead. Definitely not worth the money or time, considering the other value for money spots in stellenbosh, franshoek and Paarl areas.

Enjoyed a Sunday roast at Suzanne’s Restaurant inside the Estate. Was pleasantly arises with delicious food and a beautiful spot! The views are of the mountains and vineyard and we were seated out on the grass. Waiters were super friendly and nice .

We were excited to return to Laborie after its extensive renovation. We were not disappointed - the gardens were beautiful and all looked very welcoming. We were directed to our villa which was a short drive from the main house to a corner of the estate. Initial feelings were that we were slightly isolated from the main centre and it was a ten minute walk back to the restaurants and bar. Our room however was large and very tastefully decorated- there is no questioning the quality of the furnishings although we were disappointed that there were no feather pillows - we both slept badly in the ‘cheap’ hollow fibre pillows and woke up with stiff necks. More disappointing was the complete lack of any toiletries in the bathroom- no flannel, bar of soap, shower hat , cotton wool etc- absolutely nothing except bottles of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. I am sorry but in a 5 star establishment such as Laborie this is the least I expect. I made my complaint clearly to reception on departure. In the evening we ate at the newly built Stoep restaurant. A beautiful setting looking at the mountains but unfortunately we had to move inside due to the chilly wind. We ordered wine which arrived immediately but our food order took nearly one hour . There appeared to be plenty of staff but no manager or leadership to take charge. Our waitress, though quite friendly was at best indifferent to what was going on and we got increasingly frustrated at the wait. The following day we took breakfast at the same restaurant and were told that ‘in-house guests’ were only allowed to order one dish and one drink from the menu. When I asked if we could have a glass of orange juice I was emphatically told ‘No’. This is utterly ridiculous and in a 5 star guest house, whether ‘ in house ’ or not is an orange juice really that much of an expensive extra? We waited 40 minutes for our coffee and had to get up a couple of times from the table to ask what was going on. Our food finally arrived - it was nicely prepared and presented but we had waited so long that the enjoyment of breakfast in the sun looking at the mountains quickly dwindled. So in conclusion- would we return? Sadly I have to say that until the necessary tweaks have been made the answer at the moment has to be’No’.

What a wonderful stay! Our villa among the vineyards, set off from the main estate, was so lovely and comfortable. Our foursome had "the family quarters"--two rooms and a sitting room. And ow great that they have 3 restaurants on site!! We loved the breakfast, had a very nice and very filling meal at Giovanni's, and drinks at Suzanne's. Got some nice things to take home at the farm store, too. Would love to come in summer to enjoy the pool, mountain biking (rentals at a new kiosk on the estate), and outdoor dining. It's a beautiful place, and close to town while seeming very remote.

What a wonderful place Laborie is, We stayed for 2 nights but would definitely stay for longer next time, 3 great restaurants, nice pool, room was great and the staff are all very accommodating and friendly. Breakfast was included and was delicious

Beautiful vinyard close to the centre of Paarl . We enjoyed a sharing platter at Suzanne’s . A wine tasting , a walk around the property. A comfortable nights accommodation , the room had all the extras you would want. Staff were all friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend.

We visited this lovely wine farm on Sunday for lunch at the Stoep restaurant. Fantastic views of vineyards and trees. We ordered the lamb shank which was absolutely stupendous! Soft, falling of the bone with the most velvety mash potatoes and wild mushrooms!! The jus was rich and glossy!! Mmm my oh my what a delightful experience. The service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. We did a quick wine stating and Shane served us! Extremely knowledgeable in the wine department. I would like to thank the staff and management for a stunning experience!! I highly recommend the Stoep restaurant!!

This place is just stunning! Our room was beautifully decorated and the bed was so comfortable with high quality linen! The bathroom was well stocked and beautifully finished! We had lunch at the restaurant on the estate which is honestly one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had - our entire party of 10 agreed! I will definitely be staying here again when I’m in Paarl and will tell everyone I know whose going there to stay! Thank you so much xx

Horrible treatment by Reception staff of Laborie, i was booked in 27 apr to 30 apr at villas Breakfast mediocre and limited at Stoep Restaurant Nkn alignment with terms on *********** Great pizza at independent restaurant Get ur act together Laborie !!! 1 star generous in my opinion