Alba Guest House

General information

Alba House is 4 Star (Tourism Grading) and Great Comfort accredited Guest House/Bed and Breakfast in Paarl, situated in the centre of the Cape Winelands. The picturesque town of Paarl, is one of the 3 oldest towns in South Africa. Ideally suited for exploration of the Winelands, Cape Town and the near towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek (both 20 minutes drive).The Cape Peninsular and the sea side towns near Cape Town are easily accessible from us.
Enjoy wonderful view of the Berg river valley, with majestic Klein Drakenstein mountains in the background. Cape Town International airport is only 40 minutes away. We offer airport transfers, holiday planning and visits to local attractions. Guided tours also arranged.

* The guest house is situated on the Cape Town side of Paarl in an up market suburb of Courtrai.
* Situated in a quiet residential area, enjoying exceptional views.
* Alba House lies just below the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve, where wonderful walks, hikes and indigenous garden can be enjoyed. Visit the second largest granite boulder ('The Pearls') in the world. Climb on top, for unforgettable view of Table Mountain, Cape Town, the Boland area of the Winelands, and as far as the sea.

* Val de Vie Polo Club 8 minutes drive

* Paarl Golf Club (Boschenmeer) 5 minutes drive, Pearl Valley Signature Golf Course 10 minutes, our guests enjoy discount at Paarl Golf Club, if golf is booked via Alba House. See our Golf and Special Golf and Accommodation Packages.

* Visit world renowned wine farms and enjoy wine tasting and wonderful local dishes

* Excellent cuisine in the town’s many restaurants

* Sightseeing from mountain passes into surrounding valleys

* Sports facilities are plentiful in and around town and include golf, tennis, swimming, bowling, canoeing, horse riding, hot air ballooning, gun club for shooting, walking, hiking, bird watching etc.

* The nearest beach is in Cape Town or Somerset West, both about 40 minutes drive from Alba House.