Summary: Jacaranda Season at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff in Johannesburg runs from 1 October to 30 November 2026, bringing together Jacaranda Afternoon Tea from R650 per person, a R1,500 weekend experience on 24 and 25 October, and limited-edition Jacaranda cocktails at Flames. The season also includes guided Westcliff walks and the option of an overnight stay.
For a few weeks each spring, Johannesburg turns shades of purple as its jacaranda trees burst into bloom.
At Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, the season gets an elegant upgrade with a collection of experiences designed around the city’s annual floral spectacle.
Running from 1 October to 30 November 2026, Jacaranda Season brings together afternoon tea, guided walks, a dedicated weekend experience and limited-edition cocktails at Flames. Guests can also make a weekend of the occasion with an overnight stay above the purple canopy.
- The Jacaranda Afternoon Tea is available daily at 12h00 and 15h00, priced at R650 per person. The experience includes a welcome glass of South African Méthode Cap Classique.
- For a more celebratory version, the Champagne Afternoon Tea costs R950 per person and includes a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne.
- The season also includes the Jacaranda Weekend Experience, taking place on 24 and 25 October 2026. Priced at R1,500 per person, it includes welcome refreshments, an 08h00 guided walk through Westcliff and a Jacaranda Tea Experience in the Lobby Lounge & Bar.
- Then there are the cocktails. As golden hour approaches, Flames joins the Jacaranda celebration with limited-edition Jacaranda cocktails, adding a seasonal drink option to the hotel’s elevated Johannesburg setting.
For those wanting more than an afternoon or evening visit, the season also offers the opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay and wake up to Johannesburg in bloom. The full Jacaranda Season runs from 1 October to 30 November 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff.
The combination of tea, bubbles, walking and cocktails gives the season several ways to enjoy Johannesburg’s jacarandas. From an afternoon spent over tea to an early morning walk or a golden-hour cocktail at Flames, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff turns the short-lived spring spectacle into a collection of experiences worth making time for.
Quick details
- Season: Jacaranda Season
- Venue: Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff
- Location: 67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg
- Dates: 1 October to 30 November 2026
- Jacaranda Afternoon Tea: Daily at 12h00 and 15h00
- Afternoon Tea: R650 per person, including a welcome glass of South African Méthode Cap Classique
- Champagne Afternoon Tea: R950 per person, including a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne
- Weekend Experience: 24 and 25 October 2026
- Weekend Experience price: R1,500 per person
- Weekend Experience includes: Welcome refreshments, 08h00 guided Westcliff walk and Jacaranda Tea Experience in the Lobby Lounge & Bar
- Flames: Limited-edition Jacaranda cocktails
- Overnight stays: Available as part of the Jacaranda Season offering
- Booking: Follow the links in Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff’s bio to discover more and book
FAQs
When does Jacaranda Season take place at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff?
The season runs from 1 October to 30 November 2026.
How much is Jacaranda Afternoon Tea?
The standard Afternoon Tea costs R650 per person, including a welcome glass of South African Méthode Cap Classique.
How much is the Champagne Afternoon Tea?
The Champagne Afternoon Tea costs R950 per person, including a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne.
When is the Jacaranda Weekend Experience?
It takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026 and costs R1,500 per person.
What does the Weekend Experience include?
It includes welcome refreshments, an 08h00 guided walk through Westcliff and a Jacaranda Tea Experience in the Lobby Lounge & Bar.
Are Jacaranda cocktails available at Flames?
Yes. Limited-edition Jacaranda cocktails are part of the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Jacaranda Season from 1 October to 30 November.
Where is Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff?
It is located at 67 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2132.
