Sunset over the Vik Hotel.
VIK Hotel
High design and opulent accommodation are not the domain of hotels alone. Wineries have jumped into the lodging game, offering travelers who love to eat, drink wine, and sleep in one spot, some of the world’s most beautiful stays. Check out these seven spectacular winery hotels and start planning your next vino-vacation.
Interior of a villa at Craggy Range.
Craggy Range
High-scoring wines, a striking Middle‑earth setting, or luxe rooms: it’s hard to decide which aspect of this winery-restaurant-lodge thrills most. Thanks to big picture windows in cottages and suites, you’ll wake up to otherworldly views of Te Mata Peak.
Interior of dining room at VIK in Chile.
VIK Hotel
VIK Chile, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Located in Millahue in the Cachapoal Valley, VIK stands out among its peers as a vineyard, architectural winery, and design-forward boutique hotel with local fare from the on-site garden. Sip on sustainable wines from chief winemaker Cristian Vallejo by the pool, then catch a late evening dinner during sunset in the bright glass dining room.
Interior of a bedroom at Babylonstoren.
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren, Franschoek Valley, South Africa
At the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain, Babylonstoren occupies a 1692 Cape Dutch estate. Cottages and farmhouse suites mix contemporary touches with antiques for a country-chic vibe. Gardens and a bakery supply world-class restaurant Babel. The Greenhouse hosts wine-soaked picnics.
A cement villa at Malhadina Nova lit up at night.
Malhadina Nove
Pop the rosé, don a swimsuit, and slip into the pool. Views of the rolling hills dotted in cork trees and hay bales, stretch for miles at this remote spot in southern Portugal. A Michelin-starred chef consults on the regional menu.
The view of Casa Real’s gardens and country estate.
Casa Real
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Casa Real, Maipo Valley, Chile
This heritage property celebrates the splendor of Chile’s early winemaking heyday with its 19th-century classical style and antique furnishings. Regularly celebrated as one of Chile’s best winery hotels, earning an award by the World Wine Tourism Organization (OMET) for “Best Responsible Wine Tourism Experience” globally, the property’s 16 beautiful rooms, fine dining, salons, and gardens give you a taste of the past while sipping on contemporary red wines.
Rooms are set amidts the vineyards at this Bordeaux hotel.
Smith-Haute Lafite
The family behind this legendary winery discovered wine is more than a delicious, good time: grape seed polyphenols improve skin. Beauty company Caudalie was born, expanding into a 5-star hotel, spa, and 2-star Michelin restaurant. Eat, drink, spa, repeat.
Capofaro offers dreamy views in simple white casitas and rooms.
Capofaro
Capofaro, Salina Island, Sicily
There’s a “getaway” then there’s “getting away.” Capofaro, perched cliffside on a remote island off Sicily, falls in the latter. Surrounded by Malvasia vineyards, all-white rooms express minimalist Aeolian style. Camp out on your terrace with a glass to watch the fireworks from volcanic Stromboli.