The iconic Sun Stoep at Zomerlust offers a peaceful retreat overlooking historic gardens, where Cape Winelands hospitality and timeless elegance invite guests to linger longer.

Zomerlust Facilities

The Sun Stoep

Our ground-floor enclosed balcony is a serene and plant-filled space with views across our gardens towards the Du Toitskloof Mountains. Here, hotel residents are encouraged to enjoy some time out and help themselves to our complimentary all-day coffee, cold beverages, and local alcohol offerings. Join us for complimentary snacks and drinks from 4 pm every afternoon.

Library

Our carefully restored and reimagined library is a discreet cocoon of comfort and calm filled with books, antiques and charming collectables. Like the hotel, the original architectural features, including doors and windows, have been painstakingly restored to reflect their craftsmanship. Take a seat in front of the fire, enjoy a pre-dinner drink, or sink into a corner of a couch to take a breath. Access to the library is exclusive to hotel guests.

The iconic pink pool and vibrant seating spaces capture the warmth of Paarl's sunny days, creating a playful yet luxurious retreat within the historic Zomerlust estate.
Poolside patio with lounge chairs, umbrella, potted plants, and pink and red walls.

Gardens

Our gardens are an ever-changing canvas of seasonal colours and textures, where visitors are guaranteed visual and fragrant delight and surprises in every corner. Wander down the avenue past our restored fountain, spy on the local birds splashing in the bird bath (a lucky discovery when we reclaimed this oasis), and breathe in the gorgeous emerald surrounds and overhead canopy of heritage trees.

Swimming Pool

Our pool area is a jewel of vibrancy and colour, and the perfect place to soak up the sun and cool off in the summer months. Winter sunny days are a secret joy – may we suggest you head here with a book and a blanket for some Vitamin D and me-time? The pool and pool area are exclusive to hotel guests. All pool use is at guests' own risk.

Outdoor dining table set with white tablecloth, plates, wine glasses, and silverware, surrounded by white chairs with red trim, in a garden setting with greenery and trees in the background.
A person is pouring white wine into a wine glass held by another person during a meal outside on a patio. There are empty wine glasses, plates, and silverware arranged on a white tablecloth on the table.

Restaurant

SMEUL Restaurant is situated on the garden level of Zomerlust and is the lair of award-winning chef Kevin Grobler. The à la carte menu is an elegant, considered showcase of local produce and seasonal ingredients, brought to life by flame and fire. SMEUL is open for lunch and dinner daily and is also where hotel residents can enjoy breakfast.

Open times

Lunch from 12pm (last seating 2pm)
Dinner from 5pm (last seating 8pm)
Breakfast (in-house guests only) 7am (last seating 10am)

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