One of eight vibes

Design hotels in Franschhoek

Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

No. 01

3 hotels

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Babylonstoren, Franschhoek From $1,000

Babylonstoren

Whitewashed Cape Dutch gables shelter open hearths, freestanding bathtubs, and glass-box kitchens.

Design Resort Local Secluded

Franschhoek $$$$

Leeu Estates

Restored Cape Dutch manor architecture meets sisal textures, marble bathrooms, and monumental vineyard sculptures by South African artists.

Design Local Luxe Secluded

Franschhoek 2022 $$$$

Sterrekopje Farm

Restored Cape Dutch gables enclose Lamu four-poster beds and beaten copper tubs.

Wellness Design Luxe Secluded

No. 02

3 hotels

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Franschhoek 2001 From $650

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guest House

Cape Dutch architecture outfitted with curated Cape antiques, four-poster beds, freestanding bathtubs, and modern marble bathrooms.

Design Luxe Heritage Central

Franschhoek 2017 From $750

Le Quartier Francais, an SLH Hotel

A colorful French auberge aesthetic with hand-painted fabrics, timber beams, and monumental Everard Read garden sculptures.

Design Luxe Classic Central

Franschhoek 2015 From $750

Leeu House

Crisp Cape Dutch interiors featuring tea-dyed kudu leather partitions, sisal carpeting, and curated South African sculptures.

Design Luxe Local Central