Chamonix Guest Houses

We stayed in the Marco Polo lodge. It was phenomenal! John was so kind and welcoming. The rooms were huge and luxurious. They were heated perfectly. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and indulgent! We were treated like royalty. We can't wait to go back and visit again. Perfect location too. Literally at the top of the mountain overlooking all of Franschhoek. But just a few min from town. The restaurant on the estate called Erkeste is one of the best restaurants Ive been to in my life. Absolutely incredible. The whole stay was just magnificent!

My wife and I stopped here for a wine tasting. They had a lot of options for wine tastings. My wife and I shared three different ones.||I was primarily interested in tasting their chardonnays and was not disappointed. They were all very good with the Reserve being the best. I had been told that their Pinot noir was very good but it seemed pretty ordinary to me. The other wines were good to very good.||We sat outside because it was a nice day. They had a lot of indoor seating, though. The place wasn’t crowded when we arrived but got pretty busy after the local tram dropped off about 15-20 people. ||The venue is fairly ordinary but the tastings clearly merit a 5 rating IMO.

Went for a wine tasting - wines were excellent and service was outstanding. Our host was informative and passionate about the wines. First class!

A Little Slice of Heaven – Chamonix, Franschhoek I have no words—Chamonix is simply breathtaking. Nestled at the base of a majestic mountain, this working wine farm is a sanctuary of lush greenery stretching as far as the eye can see. The way the clouds drape over the mountain, like satin or chiffon, creates a scene so serene and otherworldly that you can feel the stress melt away the moment you arrive. The accommodation itself is exquisite. Spacious, tastefully designed rooms and bathrooms offer both comfort and luxury. We stayed in the Marco Polo room, which opens onto a large patio with the mountain as a backdrop—a perfect spot to sip my morning coffee, listen to the birds, and soak in the beauty of nature. The staff at Chamonix are warm and welcoming, with special mention to Belwyn, who was the epitome of hospitality and professionalism. Breakfast was hearty and delicious, setting the perfect tone for the day ahead. The pool area is also immaculately maintained, offering another peaceful retreat. The only minor drawback is the absence of a fridge in the room. While breakfast is provided, guests may find themselves needing to drive into town for meals or snacks later in the day. That being said, this small inconvenience pales in comparison to the sheer beauty and tranquility that Chamonix offers. I would return in a heartbeat. This place is truly a hidden gem—a little slice of heaven on earth.

We travelled out of Cape Town to visit the Chamonix Wine Farm. After a warm welcome by the director and the winemaker, we were introduced to the vineyard's history. The old building "The Blacksmith's Cottage", was built in the late 18th Century and serves as the tasting venue. ||They were fully booked, so we were lucky to do the tasting in the restaurant Arkeste. Tasting started with their Blanc the Blanc bottle fermented, followed by different style Chardonnay unoaked, reserve and Greywacke, before the reds Pinot Noir.||We enjoyed lunch in the restaurant, delicious seafood and lamb paired with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We opted for the wine cellar tour, which was really interesting with the winemaker explaining the different barrels and processes.||Brought home some good wines and memories.

The room was beautiful, and the view was breathtaking. but sadly the room smelt very strongly of mold. Many of the pictures here are old and a number of the buildings and rooms are just straight up abandoned and very derelict. There are also no more animals. It is very clear the new owners are more interested in creating wine than the accommodation.

Chamonix was our last stop on the wine tour and very much last but not least.||Chamonix is one of the smaller family run estates and looks to pride itself in providing excellent service with a personal touch.||The tasting area was both indoor and an outside shady area which we chose. The wines were really great whites light and full of aromas. Their Chardonnay was one of the best we have tasted anywhere. The guide was really knowledgeable and with very few lasting the pace we had a very personal experience.||Well worth the visit and probably also the best of the day.

As usual the wines we tasted at Chamonix were of very good quality and there was a range of interesting choices. They were well presented and there was no buying pressure. The platter we had was also very good quality. It was well worth a visit.