Western Cape Wine Estate
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
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At a glance
Region
Overberg
Established
2013
From Cape Town
85 km
Tastings
Available
What you can do here
Principal cultivars
A look inside Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
The inside track
The estate
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a premier, award-winning wine and lifestyle destination in the Walker Bay region, offering cool-climate wines, fine dining, and family-friendly activities.
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, nestled in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa, invites you to discover a wealth of experiences. With the majestic Atlantic Ocean framing the horizon, a visit to Benguela Cove promises an immersive journey into the natural beauty and refined tastes of the region.
Benguela Cove Wine Estate is located 18 kilometres outside of Hermanus and one hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport at the entrance to the cool Walker Bay Wine Region. This 200-hectare home estate and working wine farm is situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon and is overflowing with bird life, natural animals, and flora, with the Atlantic Ocean gracing the horizon.
Wine
The beautiful cool climate wines produced by Benguela Cove consistently live up to expectations for elegance, character, and longevity. From Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Mourvèdre grapes, they make a variety of acclaimed wines. Their welcoming and knowledgeable wine ambassadors will lead you through a tutored wine tasting at Benguela Cove's Cellar Door. Expect a kind welcome, top-notch service, and a beautiful Tasting Room with breathtaking views.
Dining
There are several different dining options at Benguela Cove. With an elevated location affording expansive views of the lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, the Moody Lagoon restaurant is located in the centre of the Benguela Cove winery complex. There are options for covered indoor and outdoor dining. Moody Lagoon serves afternoon tea at Benguela Cove from 1 pm to 3 pm. With a variety of sweet and savoury bites that are perfect for sharing, it provides a stunningly sumptuous tea experience. Benguela Cove also provides gourmet picnics at a number of distinctive picnic locations that can accommodate groups of any size. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance (48 hours for dietary needs).
Experiences
Benguela Cove Wine Estate, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy:
- Wine Tasting — Explore their vineyards and indulge in a variety of their award-winning wines. Learn about the winemaking process, sample different vintages, and appreciate the flavours and aromas unique to the region.
- Wine Pairing
- Vineyard Safari & Tours
- Cellar Tours
- Picnics & Dining
- Pontoon Cruise
- Nature Walks and Hiking
- Art Gallery & Events
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Where to find us
Stay here
Stay at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
Benguela Cove’s twelve waterfront villas (and exclusive-use Benguela Manor) on the Bot River Lagoon in the Kogelberg Biosphere — gated estate stays about 90 minutes from Cape Town.
Explore accommodation at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine EstateAccommodation
Swallows Rest
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed; Bedroom 2: 1 king bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed
Features
- Hot tub
- Room service
- Massage
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Cycling
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
Rates on request
Tidesong
5 bedrooms (all convert to twins)
Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Private beach area
Rates on request
Utopia
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed; Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 4: 1 king bed
Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Private beach area
Rates on request
Vine & Vale
Features
- single-level
- wheelchair-friendly
- vineyard frontage
Rates on request
Lavender Dreams
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed; Bedroom 2: 1 king bed; Bedroom 3: 1 king bed; Bedroom 4: 1 king bed
Features
- Massage
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Airport shuttle
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bicycle rental
- 3 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Baggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
Rates on request
Milk & Honey
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Features
- Massage
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Airport shuttle
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bicycle rental
- 3 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Baggage storage
- Private check-in/out
Rates on request
Oceanique
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Private beach area
Rates on request
Oceans Away
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed
Features
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Rates on request
Azure Retreat
Bedroom 1: 1 full bed; Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed; Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
Rates on request
Sea Whisper
4 bedrooms (each able to convert to twins)
Features
- newly built
- double-aspect vineyard and lagoon
- fully accessible
- pool table
Rates on request
Coastal Retreat
Bedroom 1: 1 king bed; Bedroom 2: 1 king bed; Bedroom 3: 1 king bed
Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
Rates on request
Lagoon Ocean Lodge
Features
- vineyard, mountain and lagoon views
- wood-fired hot tub
Rates on request
Benguela Manor
10 en-suite bedrooms (exclusive use)
Features
- exclusive use — no other guests share the house
- hot tub
- gym
- bar
- entertaining spaces
- private chef on request
- estate team on hand
- full estate access
Rates on request
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Many estates welcome walk-ins for a casual tasting, but the popular experiences — guided cellar tours, food pairings and heritage tastings — book up fast, especially in season. We'll reserve everything for you as part of your tour.
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