Best Boutique Hotels in Franschhoek

In the heart of the Franschhoek village, the elegant Chapter House Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool overlooking the Franschhoek Mountains. Built in 1888, it blends a colonial style with old-time chic. The individually decorated rooms at Chapter House Boutique Hotel come with air conditioning and DVD players. Each has an inviting seating area and a safety deposit box. Guests can rest on the veranda, enjoying the scent of Chapter House Boutique Hotel's rose and lavender garden. The stylish lounge with a fireplace provides a pleasant setting for reading, while its bar serves a variety of drinks. Free WiFi and complimentary private parking are available at the property. Cape Town International Airport is 48 km away.

Just 300 metres from the Franschhoek monument, in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel offers luxurious suites and traditional cottages, some with their own private swimming pools. All of the accommodation at Akademie Street is set in lush gardens and many have views of the mountains of the Cape Winelands. Each suite or cottage has its own theme and the property boasts with wood fired hot tubs and fragrant landscaped gardens. Gelatenheid Oortuiging and Vreugde each have their own sun-kissed swimming pool and shady, private garden. The fourth building, Uitsig is a separate, large, luxurious upstairs suite with balcony and lovely views. The fifth building, Twyfeling is a gracious Cape Dutch style house with large living rooms and two large bedroom suites. Uitsig and Twyfeling share a large, heated pool and garden. A full English breakfast is served each morning and the hotel’s concierge desk is open 24/7 to help you with restaurants, wine tours, hikes and advice on what to see and do. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is just 30 minutes drive from Stellenbosch and hour from Cape Town.

La Providence is set on a working wine farm in the magnificent Franschhoek valley at the foot of the Middagkrans mountains. The small and luxurious guest house features a pond. The rooms at La Providence are elegantly furnished with modern and sophisticated design and interior. Each is equipped with air conditioning, minibar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms are fitted with a spacious shower. Some of the rooms have access to a private pool. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or on the terrace. Guests can relax with a drink in the lounge area, which also offers a cozy fireplace for colder winter evenings. A number of restaurants serving a range of cuisines can be found within 5 km. The garden features an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. There is also an adjoining boma area where guests can sit around an open fire pit. Free WiFi is available throughout. La Providence is 550 metres away from the Huguenot Monument and the centre of Stellenbosch is 30 km away.

Set in the centre of Franschhoek, boasting stunning views of the Franschhoek Mountain, this guest house awaits guests hoping to experience genuine country hospitality. Within walking distance of various shops and award-winning restaurants, La Fontaine Boutique Hotel by The Oyster Collection combines first-class facilities with picturesque surroundings. Start the day with a refreshing swim in the pool or with breakfast in the garden. Next to elegant rooms in a beautifully restored late 19th century house, La Fontaine also includes spacious double rooms in the main building and a family suite in the garden. Treat yourself to a professional massage while babysitters are looking after your children. For a truly hassle-free and relaxing stay, the friendly staff is happy to arrange rental bikes or a shuttle service to the airport for you.

Located on a working wine farm in Franschhoek, L'Auberge Chanteclair is a French-style manor house. This property features an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each of the rooms at L'Auberge is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a TV with satellite channels and a bathroom with free toiletries provided. Some units offer a private patio. A complimentary glass of Chanteclair wine is served on the verandah and a farm-style breakfast is served daily on the vine-covered patio. L'Auberge Chanteclair is set within 1 km of Franschhoek's town centre.

Avondrood is a small Cape Victorian-style guest house in the historical part of Franschhoek. It features an outdoor pool set within gardens, a reception room with a fireplace and wine bar, and free Wi-Fi in the lounge and patio area. All of the spacious guest rooms in this boutique guest house are equipped with a TV, air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms provide views of the tranquil gardens or the Wemmershoek Mountains. A breakfast made of home-made pastries is served in the Avondrood’s dining room or out on the garden terrace. The restaurants of Franschhoek are just a few minutes’ walk away. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the Wemmershoek Forest Reserve which is 2 km away. Guest House Avondrood is just 48 km from the pristine beaches of Strand and False Bay. Avondrood Guest House by The Oyster Collection is 60 km from Cape Town International Airport and 8 km from Berg River Dam. Paarl and Stellenbosch are both 20 minutes’ driving away. Free on-site car parking is available.

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Situated 5 minutes' drive from the village centre of Franschhoek, La Cotte Orchard Cottages offers stylish accommodation surrounded by vineyards and mountain vistas. The luxury cottages feature an outdoor veranda, a lounge area and en suite bedrooms. Each also includes a private pool. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Chamonix Wine Farm is located nearby and the Huguenot Memorial Monument is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 78 km from La Cotte Orchard Cottages.

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Auberge Clermont is a stylish country guesthouse, located on a historic wine and fruit farm in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Surrounded by mountains and only 1 km from the quaint village centre, Auberge Clermont offers luxurious accommodation. Auberge Clermont has en-suite rooms, including a romantic honeymoon suite. The units are individually decorated in the colours and moods of Provence. Underfloor heating, air-conditioning and ceiling fans ensure year round comfort. A historic, 3-bedroom self-catering Villa offers relaxing country lodgings with spectacular views from the large, covered terrace and private pool. At the guesthouse, delicious country breakfasts are served under the 18th-century oak trees or in the charming courtyard dining room. Auberge Clermont has a tennis court, pools overlooking plum orchards and leisurely walks through the vines and along the oak-lined river. Guests can enjoy boutique-style wines and award-winning olive oil. Cape Town International Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

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La Residence is situated in the Franschhoek Valley on a 30-acre estate filled with vines, fruit trees, flowers, and herbs. It is a romantic and indulgent paradise whose magnificent interior is filled with rich fabrics, wonderful artwork, and antique furniture. Eleven individually-decorated suites enjoy vibrant colour schemes and spectacular views. Large en-suite bathrooms offer comfort. A stone’s throw from La Residence, in a tranquil vineyard setting, five Vineyard Suites offer spacious accommodation in a variety of configurations for up to 20 guests, including children of all ages. There are stylish rooms for dining and relaxing and luxurious bedrooms with marble en-suite bathrooms. All have private terraces, gardens and private pools. Complimentary drinks and snacks contribute to a homely feel. Across the way from La Residence is Franschhoek House, an exclusive-use private villa. Six luxurious suites reflect an atmosphere of elegance. This private retreat, embraced by mountains and vineyards, provides an elegant sanctuary ideal for families or a group of friends. For relaxation, the spa treatment room at La Residence offers treatments and massages and guests can also exercise in the fully equipped fitness centre or enjoy a dip in the pool. The hotel offers its guests a free shuttle service to Franschhoek village which is home to many award-winning restaurants and wine estates. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional charge. Guests benefit from complimentary laundry services.

Set against views of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, only 1 hour by car from Cape Town, Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard is a tranquil retreat featuring a gym, hot tub and outdoor swimming pool. There are 2 restaurants at Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard; guests can either dine al fresco at the informal Country Kitchen or enjoy gourmet meals at Miko, the main restaurant. The Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard Hotel bar serves a variety light bites throughout the day, and offers a terrace where you can soak up the sun. The hotel’s swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers and includes panoramic mountain views. Guests can also relax in the sauna, enjoy a soothing massage in one of the 2 dedicated treatment rooms or make use of the Hammam. Horse riding, hiking and fishing are just a few of the leisure activities Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard offers nearby.

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Featuring an outdoor pool and landscaped garden, Leeu House offers accommodation in Franschhoek, within walking distance to art galleries, restaurants and boutiques. The air-conditioned rooms and suites at Leeu House are decorated in neutral tones. Each unit is equipped with an espresso machine, minibar, flat-screen TV and electronic safe. The luxury en-suite bathrooms have marble floors and are fitted with underfloor heating, double vanity tops and heated towel rails. Guests can enjoy meals in The Conservatory, which serves innovative fusion cuisine, using mostly organic and fresh produce. Leeu House has a 15-metres outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and offers airport shuttles. The Huguenot memorial museum is 350 metres away and Cape Town International Airport can be reached within 1 hour by car.

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Boschendal Farm Estate is located in Simondium, a 10-minute drive from Franschhoek. Free WiFi access is available. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and there is a full a kitchenette with a fridge and some of cottages are fitted with a convection oven. Featuring a bathroom comes with a bath, shower and a hairdryer. Some units have either a mountain view or garden view from the room. At Boschendal Farm Estate you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and an indoor fireplace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking. This farm stay is 58 km from Cape Town International Airport.

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La Cabriere offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi, located under a 10-minute walk from Franschhoek. It features a garden with indigenous trees and panoramic views of the Franschhoek Mountains, an outdoor swimming pool and a lake. The air-conditioned rooms at La Cabriere Country House have a TV, minibar and bathrobes are supplied. Guests can eat breakfast on the terrace every morning, while enjoying views of the Franschhoek Valley. La Cabriere Country House is only a 60-minute drive from Cape Town. The Hottentots-Holland Nature Reserve is just under an hour away by car. The Pearl Valley Golf Club is a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Free parking is available on site and an airport shuttle service is available upon request.

Le Quartier Francais is located in the heart of Franschhoek and offers elegant accommodation, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Each unit at Le Quartier Francais is elegantly decorated in a mix of colourful and classic. They all have flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and private bathrooms. Some of the units have a private pool. A complimentary breakfast is served daily at Protege, 140 metres from Le Quartier Francais. Several services are also offered by the hotel, like a bicycle rental or free WiFi access. Complimentary private parking is also available on-site. The Huguenot Memorial Monument is a short walk from Le Quartier Francais and there are several award-winning wine estates to explore in the area. Cape Town is 60 km away and a shuttle service is available upon request for guests arriving by plane.

Ashbourne Boutique Guest House is located in walking distance to the center of Franschhoek. It offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi access in all rooms and around the pool. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. You can enjoy mountain view or pool view from the room. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. At Ashbourne Boutique Guest House you will find a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. The property offers free private parking on site. The guest house is 1 km from Franschhoek Monument and 9 km from Graham Beck Winery. Cape Town International Airport is 49 km away. Ashbourne Boutique Guest House can arrange a transfer to the airport upon request.