"The linkage between Val de Vie and Pearl Valley, and the development of the land, has a far-reaching effect on the community and the economic growth of the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley. The hospitality industry has the ability to beat poverty and offer people crucial jobs," says Zille.

She adds, "The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is a visionary and beautiful hotel. Thank you for driving economic development in this valley and giving people a sense of hope."

The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis is a luxury establishment situated on Pearl Valley, which forms part of the award-winning Val de Vie Estate. It is internationally recognised for its polo facilities, world-class amenities, and the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Pearl Valley. Set in Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis affords guests access to food, wine, and cultural experiences in the Cape Winelands.

The hotel has 38 equipped rooms, of which 23 are one-bedroom suites, one is a wheelchair friendly one-bedroom suite, and seven are two-bedroom suites. 

Pearl Valley has a restaurant and bar at its clubhouse where guests can have the chef’s signature dishes or a selection of single-malt whiskies and award-winning wines. The hotel suites are accessible from the Clubhouse, located 100 metres away, by golf cart or a leisurely stroll.

Pearl Valley Hotel is developed, managed, and marketed by The Mantis Collection – a family run collection of award-winning, luxurious hotels and eco-escapes located on all seven continents of the world. 

Founded by Adrian Gardiner in 2000, Mantis aims to commit to the spirit of conservation and restoration, and each property is sensitive to its surroundings in respect of the building, environment, and local community.  

For more information, visit www.pearlvalleyhotel.com