Yes, the property is fully fenced with on-site security, so you can feel confident your belongings are safe throughout your stay or event.
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Western Cape
Bona Dea sits in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, about 2.5km from Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast. The full address is Farm 7/585 Camphill Road, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus, 7200, Western Cape.
Roughly 110km from Cape Town International Airport, about a 1 hour 20 minute drive via the N2, over Sir Lowry’s Pass, through Grabouw and Bot River, then onto the R43 and R320 into the valley.
Leave the airport on the N2 eastbound toward Somerset West. Stay on the N2 for roughly 100km, over Sir Lowry’s Pass and through Grabouw and Bot River. Just past Bot River, take the R43 toward Caledon/Hermanus and follow it for about 20km. Before reaching Hermanus, turn onto the R320 at the start of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley; Camphill Road branches off shortly after and is signposted for the estate.
Head toward the Sandbaai/Vermont side of town. At the four-way traffic light near the Sandbaai turnoff, turn right onto the R320 toward Caledon, with Hemel-en-Aarde Village on your left. Stay on the R320 for about two minutes, then take the Camphill Road turnoff on your left, a gravel road that reaches the estate in about two minutes.
Yes, secure on-site parking is provided.
Yes, we have a 110kva generator so event operations continue uninterrupted through load shedding.
No, but the estate has a large jacuzzi available to guests staying on-site.
Yes, with adult supervision.
Yes. The estate has been designed with accessible access throughout the main venue areas, including the ceremony and reception spaces. Accommodation is partially accessible, if you have particular accessibility requirements, just let us know ahead of time and we’ll make sure everything is accounted for.
Yes, the property is fully fenced with on-site security, so you can feel confident your belongings are safe throughout your stay or event.
Viewings are by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00.
Call +27 28 050 0370, email info@bonadea.co.za, or use the enquiry form on the website. You can also follow the estate on Instagram (@bonadeaestate) and Facebook.
Yes. Bona Dea hosts one wedding at a time, so the entire estate, team and grounds belong to you and your guests for the day.
The Garden & Treed Terrace and the Ballroom each accommodate up to 250 guests, for an open-air ceremony or a seated reception.
Yes. The candlelit chapel sits on the lower ground level, lit by hundreds of candles and rings of greenery. It’s fully sheltered, making it ideal for an indoors ceremony or as a wet-weather backup.
Yes. The Garden & Treed Terrace, strung with 20,000 fairy lights, hosts outdoor ceremonies as well as sundowners and canapés, with raised garden terraces, natural water features and manicured lawns.
Exclusive use of the estate; the ceremony site, entrance hall, reception space and treed garden terrace; a cocktail area, dessert room and dance floor; designer lounges; bridal and groom’s getting-ready rooms; wet-weather backup space; restrooms; generator backup; air conditioning and heating; fireplaces; accessible access; and secure parking. Full event coordination is included, from planning and vendor liaison to a rehearsal the day before, an on-the-day floor manager, and bar, catering, security and cleaning staff. Furniture, linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware are also provided.
Venue hire starts from R175,000 (incl. VAT). Final pricing depends on guest numbers, season and any add-ons; contact the team for a tailored quote.
The bridal suite occupies the upper level of the Manor House, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms for a party of up to 10. A separate cottage gives the groom’s party a relaxed space of their own, both just moments from the aisle.
Yes. Guests can book the Fynbos Eco Pods, Protea Cottage, Olive Cottage or the Manor House, all on the property.
Bona Dea works with a trusted circle of preferred caterers, florists, photographers, videographers and DJs, each selected to match the standard of the estate. An external catering allowance is available as an add-on, with kitchen facilities provided for outside caterers.
Yes. For larger groups, we can erect a marquee in the parking area to accommodate up to 350 guests. It’s a practical solution for bigger celebrations, though it sits apart from the gardens and valley views that define the rest of the estate, so it won’t have quite the same scenic backdrop as our main ceremony and reception spaces.
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, year-end functions, intimate celebrations and product launches, each scaled to your guest list.
Venue hire for private events starts from R85,000 (incl. VAT).
Yes, the same on-site accommodation, Fynbos Eco Pods, Protea Cottage, Olive Cottage and the Manor House, is available to book alongside any private event.
Yes. The estate offers meeting space for up to 250 delegates with valley views, on-site accommodation, dining by Kostelijk Restaurant, and padel and wine tasting for team-building and downtime.
Midweek venue hire (1-50 delegates) is R35,000 incl. VAT, Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 17:00, with an hourly rate of R4,000 after 17:00 and R280 per additional delegate past 50. Weekend venue hire (1-50 delegates) is R70,000 incl. VAT, Friday to Sunday and public holidays, 08:00 to 17:00, with an hourly rate of R5,500 after 17:00 and R350 per additional delegate past 50.
A half-day package includes morning tea, lunch and mid-day tea. A full-day package adds dinner. Menus are confirmed directly with the team.
The outdoor terrace and gardens; a flexible ballroom with a data projector, screen, cordless microphones, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, and three seating configurations (cinema, classroom or U-shape); guest spaces including lounges, restrooms, a dessert room and a cocktail bar; and secure parking backed by a 110kva generator.
Yes, a 110kva generator keeps the venue running through load shedding.
Fynbos Eco Pods (one bedroom, one bathroom, sleeps two, six private pods in total); Protea Cottage (three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps six); Olive Cottage (three bedrooms, three bathrooms across two levels, sleeps six); and the Manor House (three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps six, closest to the wedding venue).
Yes, the cottages, pods and Manor House can be booked on their own for a valley getaway, or combined with a wedding, private event or conference stay.
All accommodation is self-catering, fully equipped kitchens throughout, with housekeeping and catering available on request.
Egyptian cotton linens, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, an indoor fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio or balcony, mountain views, free on-site parking, and safety features including smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
Yes, a pack ‘n play travel crib, a baby bath and babysitter recommendations are all available on request.
Nightly rates aren’t published; contact the team directly to check availability and get pricing for your dates.
Some accommodation is connected to the estate’s backup generator; units that aren’t are supplied with alternative lighting during load shedding.
Kostelijk is the estate’s restaurant, serving modern, seasonal cuisine with terrace seating over the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, built around unhurried breakfasts and long, light lunches.
Monday and Tuesday, 08:00 to 17:00; Wednesday and Thursday, 09:00 to 17:00; Friday, 08:00 to 17:00; Saturday, 08:00 to 13:00; closed Sundays.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan and allergen-friendly options are available, and the kitchen can cater to specific dietary needs on request.
Yes, featuring wines from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Yes, the restaurant is available for private dining and events on request.
Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone or through the website enquiry form.
Yes, a full-size padel court with the valley as its backdrop.
Guests booking the estate, whether for accommodation or an event, get complimentary court access for the duration of their stay, with equipment included. Court time can otherwise be booked directly.
Through Playtomic, via the link on the website.
Not yet. Bona Dea is planting its own vineyards on the estate; tastings will begin once the first vintage is ready.
Contact the team by phone, email or the website enquiry form. Viewings are by appointment, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Enquire with your date and guest numbers, visit for a private viewing of the estate, book to secure your date, and the team plans and coordinates your day end to end.
Yes, a 50% deposit is required to secure your date, whether you’re booking a wedding, private event or conference, regardless of guest numbers.
Yes. The estate has been recognised since 2015 by leading South African and international wedding and hospitality bodies, including WedInspire, the South African Wedding Awards, and Top Vendor recognition in 2024.
Yes, testimonials from real couples, wedding guests and conference clients are featured on the Awards & Recognition page of the website.
Yes, contact office@bonadea.co.za to get a tailored quote.
Yes, this can be planned with the events team. Contact office@bonadea.co.za to get more information.
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If you book and confirm your wedding on or before 30 October 2026, for any wedding date in 2026, 2027 or 2028, you will receive: