DESCRIPTION

Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant is a celebrated establishment in the historic town of Paarl, at the heart of the Cape Winelands. Surrounded by majestic oak trees and manicured gardens, the hotel has been restored to its former Victorian elegance and welcomes guests from around the globe. In a luxurious and yet homely atmosphere, Pontac Manor creates a classic guest house feel with a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Accommodation

No comfort has been spared in appointing and equipping the hotel's twenty-two individually decorated rooms. Each living statements of simple elegance, the guest rooms are furnished in fabrics of the finest quality and feature Victorian and African furniture.

All rooms are equipped with telephone, television, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning. One guest room in The Manor House has been specially adapted to accommodate guests who are wheelchair users with full accessibility in bedroom and bathroom.
All ground floor facilities in the Manor House as well as the restaurant are wheelchair accessible as well.

Facilities

In the Manor House, plump sofas and armchairs invite one to lean back and relax in a luxurious yet homely atmosphere. At Duke's Bar at Pontac, furnished in Afro-chic style, you can enjoy a refreshing chilled beer and a wide variety of local wines, as well as liqueurs, alcohols and soft drinks. The bar opens up onto the veranda, for a lovely view of the gardens

The Veranda - On the expansive Victorian Veranda, guests can sip sun-downers whilst savoring the magnificent view to the mountains beyond or enjoying the tranquility of the gardens where the squirrels hop amongst the oaks.

Breakfast

Guests at Pontac Manor enjoy a full buffet breakfast, including fresh seasonal fruit and steamed dried fruit, yoghurt, various cereals and a selection of fruit juices. Try our fresh breads with a selection of cheese and cold meats. Bacon, eggs and fresh pastries, croissants or muffins are on the menu, too! All to be enjoyed with our delicious Pontac coffees. (Breakfast is served from 7:00 - 10:00 and from 7.30 - 11.00 on Sundays in the breakfast room, courtyard or on the veranda.)

The Swimming Pools & Gardens

On warm summer days, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or bask by the poolside on a reclining lounger. Snacks, light meals and beverages are served throughout the day and garden or pool service is readily available upon request. Two lovely pools to choose from!

A special feature of Pontac Manor Hotel & Restaurant is the beautifully laid out gardens. The front of the manor is flanked by majestic oak trees; the veranda looks down onto a manicured rose garden in Victorian style and a classic water feature. Quiet seating areas are dotted in various locations in the gardens: here guests can relax with a book or newspaper, enjoy a peaceful moment of contemplation or a cozy chat, or order beverages to be served in the gardens

Conference facilities

Offering a spacious and versatile venue for conferences, meetings, seminars and other events, The Conservatory at Pontac Manor can accommodate up to 120 delegates, depending on seating arrangements and set-up requirements.

A variety of set menus are available upon request. The set menus serve as examples and can be adapted to satisfy your specific requirements. Our menus always include fresh seasonal products.

Weddings:

Not only do we offer one of the most picturesque and unique wedding venue in the Winelands - we will also help you plan and host your wedding day from A to Z.

Our wedding planning service includes:
• Accommodation for the newlyweds in the Honeymoon Suite
• Accommodation for wedding guests in our luxury guest rooms (accommodating up to 46 guests in total)
• Party venue in a variety of Rooms - the choice is yours
• Full catering services
• Musical arrangements
• Decor & flower arrangements
• Transport arrangements
• Make-up consultant
• Wedding attire consultant
• Photographer
• Arranging a religious minister or official to officiate

The function room is versatile and can accommodate up to 120 guests in various seating layouts. Used in combination with the adjacent 40 seater Restaurant and 20 seater Board Room or 12 seater private Red Room, the venue centre offers many interesting options for your wedding, such as a separate bar area, or buffet room, gift room, or separate kiddies dining area. If required, a marquee tent can be erected over the courtyard, too.