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New Spier Hotel Launches This Spring in South Africa’s Western Cape

by Debra Bokur

Jan 9, 2025

© Spier Wine Farm

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Lauded for its outstanding wines and regenerative farming practices, Spier Wine Farm in South Africa’s Western Cape region prepares to welcome its first guests to its new hotel this spring, with an opening planned for March. Owned by the Enthoven family, the wine estate is located within a protected area known as Cape Floral Kingdom.

“The farm and hotel are an immersive place of peace and connection,” said Mariota Enthoven, hotel specialist, Spier Wine Farm. “Simple and timeless, with the elegance of comfort that never shouts. Set in a magnificent wild Cape garden, it’ll be a more intimate farm hotel and a more encompassing expression of our family’s philosophy.”

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© Spier Wine Farm

In keeping with the focus of this area as a nature sanctuary, the new hotel features a wellness spa and Cape Herbal Bath House, surrounded by gardens filled with healing botanicals and medicinal plants — some wild-harvested and incorporated into therapies and treatments, and formed into a proprietary spa product line. Along with 10 treatment rooms, the spa also includes a mindful movement studio and private pool.

The property is a half-hour from Cape Town International Airport. Laid out as a private village, the hotel has 80 luxury guestrooms and suites; two restaurants with farm-to-table menus; and three bars, including a rooftop “sundowner” bar. Later this year, two private, three-bedroom villas will be added to the accommodations’ offerings. Additional highlights include a 3,600-piece collection of contemporary South African art curated by Spier Arts Trust.

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© Spier Wine Farm

“The reopening of the Spier Hotel marks a milestone in Cape Town’s tourism evolution,” said Enver Duminy, CEO, Cape Town Tourism. “As travelers increasingly seek sustainability and meaningful connections, Spier sets a new benchmark for luxury that is deeply rooted in heritage and purpose. This remarkable transformation reaffirms our region’s position as a global leader in authentic, forward-thinking tourism experiences.”

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