Franschhoek, South Africa
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
Leeu CollectionCulinary village quarters
Secluded garden paths, monumental bronze sculptures, and fireside seating evoke a relaxed French village inn tucked right inside Franschhoek.
What it’s good at
Notable
A colorful French auberge aesthetic with hand-painted fabrics, timber beams, and monumental Everard Read garden sculptures.
Notable
Spacious suites with wood-burning fireplaces, private garden plunge pools, and attentive village auberge service.
Notable
A 1989 Franschhoek institution whose quiet garden courtyards helped establish the valley as a culinary destination.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Eastern and Southern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Bedrooms are spacious, even sprawling, dressed in rich colors and hand-painted fabrics, eschewing any African references in favor of an updated and simplified French auberge look.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set just off Huguenot Road, the village's independent boutiques, antique shops, and renowned Cape Winelands estates are all within easy reach.
The rooms
Spacious quarters pair beamed ceilings and vibrant fabrics with wood-burning fireplaces, while select suites add private garden plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A solar-heated pool sits among manicured lawns and parasols, and secluded plunge pools tuck into private suite courtyards.
At the table
Protégé and Épice serve seasonal small plates and spice-route tasting menus, and Great Heart Boutique hosts wine tastings.
Good to know
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Franschhoek
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.