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Batavia Boutique Hotel

Stellenbosch Wine Route - South Africa

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Batavia Boutique Hotel offers the discerning business and leisure traveller all the grandeur of a classical 19th century guesthouse with all the modern conveniences to which one is entitled.
Each guest is welcomed in an atmosphere of cordiality and full respect for the complete privacy and comfort in this unique boutique hotel in the centre of historic Stellenbosch.

The Batavia Boutique Hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Stellenbosch and is within walking distance of the Stellenbosch Museum and the Moederkerk.
Just around the corner guests will find a wealth of trendsetting galleries such as Portchie’s Red Tea pot Gallery, and many restaurants and bars.

After a day of demanding business meetings or exploring the winelands, guests are offered tea, cakes and drinks, which can be enjoyed in one’s room, or outside next to the swimming pool on the patio.

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Here too, the emphasis is to provide an atmosphere of relaxation and a feeling of home away from home.

Batavia Boutique Hotel Accommodation

Each of the nine luxuriously appointed suites and rooms were individually designed and has a style of its own which has been achieved by blending the old with the new.
All the rooms are furnished with carefully selected antique and contemporary pieces such as beautiful sofas, oversized chairs, refined tables and cabinets, and are decorated with modern and classical art. Needless to say, each room boasts a fully equipped bathroom, refreshment cabinets, safe deposit box, TV, radio and access to wireless internet.
Individual controlled air conditioning makes all the rooms comfortable.

Batavia Boutique Hotel Facilities

Batavia Boutique Hotel offers:
- Spacious, air-conditioned en-suite rooms with modern convenience
- Original antiques, eastern rugs and ostrich leather furniture
- Flat screen HD Satellite (bouquet) TV
- A comfortable lounge
- A dining room where sumptuous breakfasts are served
- A swimming pool
- A selection of local artworks
- Patio views
- An excellent selection of premium wines
- A meeting room for business travelers who wish to consult in comfort
- Internet and business work space for corporate guests
- Laundry service
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Picnic baskets on request
- Special packages & tours to various tourism attractions/activities
- Secure Parking

In addition to services offered at Batavia Boutique Hotel, we also offer the following services to guests staying at Batavia Boutique Hotel:

MEDICAL AESTHETIC CLINIC (0.1 km from Batavia Boutique Hotel)
Linda van Niekerk Medical Aesthetic Clinic is a laser and skin care destination with innovative technology for the treatment of various skin conditions.
Our professional team of Dermal Technicians, with up to 30 years of experience, offer tailored solutions through skin and medical aesthetic consultations. We also offer wonderful relaxing treatments for face, body, feet and hands and all treatments are performed by internationally trained Skin Care Therapists.

LIGHT LUNCHES (0.05 km from Batavia Boutique Hotel)
You might feel the urge to laze around the pool at Batavia Boutique Hotel and nibble away on a decadent light lunch, specially prepared by Cognito Restaurant (Winner of the People's Choice award 2008). You may simply inquire with management to order in or if you would like to experience the buzzing vibe of this fantastic restaurant almost next door to Batavia Boutique Hotel.

Specializing in African-fusion cuisine, Cognito always has something different to offer, something unique. Traditional South African and African dishes are served, but the focus is on interesting flavors, combinations and presentations. Cognito thrives on creating innovative dishes inspired by exotic spices and fresh seasonal ingredients.
They draw inspiration from traditional cuisine, interesting wines and their travels to North and East Africa. It is a destination with a contemporary, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and guests are encouraged to take some time to savor everything Cognito has to offer.

DINING (0.3 km from Batavia Boutique Hotel)
La Gratitude was built in 1798 by the first Reverend of Stellenbosch. It boasts a blend of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture and is known as "The Grand Old Lady".
The building has been gently and tastefully renovated to provide the home for Ernie Els's new signature wine bar and restaurant.
We serve a wide selection of more than 230 wines, some of which you can sample from the cellars of the owners. Our proprietors own Rupert wines with L'Ormarins and Anthonij Rupert wines; Rust en Vrede; Guardian Peak; Ernie Els Wines and Audacia Wines.
The fifth partner owns Villa di Buona Speranza olive oil from Lucca in Italy which is especially imported for using at The Big Easy. If the finest cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients wets your appetite, then plan to enjoy the delicious taste of laid-back luxury served with a hint of history.

Activities in the area:

Do a historic walk through Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town) and is packed with history and beautiful examples of Cape Dutch architecture as well as examples of the British influence in the Cape. Visit the tourist information bureau and get a map of the town’s many historic sites.

Go wine tasting along the wine route
The Stellenbosch wine route is the oldest and most popular wine route in South Africa. It is the South African wine region with the most awarded wines per capita. Even if you do not drink wine, you should at least smell some of these gorgeous wines of this region, or just absorb the sheer beauty of the vineyards set amidst a backdrop of mountains

Dine in South Africa’s best restaurants
The Eat Out Top 10 list for restaurants in South Africa, had 3 restaurants from Stellenbosch, and 7 restaurants (in total) out of the top 10 from were from the Cape Winelands. If you want to eat out in South Africa, you have come to the right place!

Walk the avenues of the university
Stellenbosch is well known for its oak lined avenues and Victoria street especially, offers beautiful scenes of the campus of the university of Stellenbosch, which even has its own “Red plain”. Why not see if you can find it...

Walk across the rugby fields of the biggest rugby club in the world
Stellenbosch Rugby Club is regarded as the biggest rugby club in the world – the home and breeding ground of many of the world famous Springboks that have represented their country in rugby. Within a short walking distance, you can have access to these wonderful sporting grounds and train in the gymnasium

Look for the oldest oak tree in Stellenbosch
Visit the Dutch Reformed Church (“Moederkerk”) at the top of Church street and take a look inside – it is beautiful and there are normally members of the congregation there to assist you if you have any questions. If you walk down Church Street, away from the church, look for the oldest oak tree in Stellenbosch and if you find it, reward yourself with a good cup of coffee at one of the fantastic coffee/ restaurants in the village.

One of the amazing aspects of Stellenbosch, is its central location. Within 30-60 minutes drive, you are within reach of:

-The beach: The Strand, Bikini Beach, Camps bay, Muizenberg, St. James beach and many more
- Cape Town International Airport
- Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Table Mountain
- Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Ruben Island
- Whale watching in Herman’s
- Franschhoek – the gourmet capital of South Africa
- A Tour of 4 passes: Helshoogte, Franschhoek, Viljoen’s and Sir Lowry’s Passes

Some other exciting activities include:
- Go on a township tour
- Take a helicopter ride
- Go fly-fishing in Jonkershhoek
- Take a boat or fishing trip
- Do a walking wine tour through the vineyards
- Horseback trips
- Hot air balloon trips
- Mountain bike rides
- Game viewing on nearby reserves
- Shop till you drop in some of the world class malls in the area
- Buy South African art in the many art galleries of Stellenbosch
- Stop at a farm stall and try something fresh
- Do a historic walk through Stellenbosch

DIRECTIONS FROM N1:
· Take Exit 47 (Stellenbosch) off the N1
· Turn right onto the R44 and continue in the direction of Stellenbosch
· Once you reach Stellenbosch, proceed over the Bird Street intersection, until you reach the Dorp Street intersection at the traffic lights on the R44.
· Turn left into Dorp Street.
· Proceed up Dorp Street, until you pass the two mini traffic circles (small, flat circle on the road).
· After the second circle (at Bukara Restaurant), turn right into Louw Street.
· Continue for 30 meters and Batavia Boutique Hotel is on the left

Email Batavia Boutique Hotel Reservations: booksa@madbookings.com