Franschhoek, South Africa
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guest House
Cape Dutch garden hideaway
Cape Dutch garden hideaway
An intimate micro-village where live piano music fills the salon and complimentary sundowners are served in the garden courtyard each evening.
What it’s good at
Notable
Cape Dutch architecture outfitted with curated Cape antiques, four-poster beds, freestanding bathtubs, and modern marble bathrooms.
Notable
Personalized Winelands concierge care, complimentary stocked minibars, and sunset drinks served each evening in the courtyard.
Notable
Preserved 1860s Cape Dutch buildings, including the historic Oortuiging cottage, anchored around private leafy courtyards.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
A lovely Cape Dutch manor houses luxurious suites with four-poster beds, free-standing bathtubs, and a mix of antiques and colorful modern decor…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a leafy side street, the grounds are a short walk from Franschhoek's historic center and the Wine Tram terminal.
The rooms
Suites showcase curated Cape antiques and four-poster beds, while private standalone cottages add wood-burning fireplaces and secluded garden plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated swimming pools and private plunge pools sit among the gardens beside outdoor wood-burning hot tubs.
The spa
Restaurant
The Orangerie
Breakfast arrives in the glass conservatory, with tables set with house-roasted granola, fresh smoothies, and seasonal fruits.
How it began
The estate grew around Oortuiging, an 1860s Cape Dutch building that originally served as a Boer War military recruiting office.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.