La Residence

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at La Residence

La Residence offers luxury accommodation in a tranquil setting on a private estate in Franschhoek. The hotel is surrounded by vineyards and spectacular mountain vistas. The suites at La Residence are individually decorated, combining old world charm and antiques with modern conveniences. Each suite is air-conditioned, offers a flat-screen satellite TV, and a mini bar. Guests can start their day with a scrumptious buffet breakfast and a hot breakfast menu. Light, seasonal lunches are offered during the day and dinner is served either at the Great Hall, the hotel's lavish dining area, our al-fresco on the Persian alley overlooking the lawns and mountains. For relaxation, the spa at La Residence offers beauty treatments and massages and guests can also work out in the fully equipped fitness centre or enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool. The hotel offers its guests a free shuttle service to Franschhoek village and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge. Guests also benefit from free laundry services. The surrounding area is home to many award-winning restaurants and wine estates. The Huguenot Memorial Monument is 2.5 km away and Stellenbosch can be reached within 30 minutes' drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful and peaceful setting. Fantastic staff. Lovely facilities. Excellent food and wine. I can’t fault anything.”
David
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay at La Residence. The staff were outstanding, very professional but warm and friendly and made our stay so enjoyable. The property has been beautifully designed and we felt very privileged to have stayed there. Our breakfasts...”
Venita
South Africa South Africa
“Gorgeous property Good location Decor Friendly staff and amazing food”
Pascale
Belgium Belgium
“Séjour de rêve dans un endroit de rêve. Ici pas de faux luxe, tout est parfait. La décoration chic et éclectique des chambres, le charme du staff, l’élégance des assiettes, la vus sublime..,”
Ana
Portugal Portugal
“O serviço e a atenção ao detalhe são perfeitos neste hotel. Casa empregado é excepcional. O late check out foi incrível e fizeram sentir-nos em casa todo o tempo. Um hotel de excelência e acima de quase todos no mundo.”
Annelene
South Africa South Africa
“the wide open space of the main building with Restaurant and Lounge facilities. The nature of the surrounding gardens/lake views as well as the outdoor pool facilities. Free breakfast and mini bar are a welcome addition to the price package....”
Tara
United States United States
“Incredibly beautiful property with the most lovely, friendly, and accommodating staff. Decor and comfort of the room were exceptional. Chefs were extremely accommodating for our allergies and customized everything to our preferences. The most...”
Miles
South Africa South Africa
“Everything but most especially the staff. Old school charm and beautifully appointed rooms… The shuttle into town made everything so convenient and allowing us to chose from a selection of great wines that are included in the stay was a pleasant...”
Jens
Germany Germany
“es war ein großartiger Empfang. man hat sich sehr willkommen gefühlt . sehr herzlich und persönlich . Das Zimmer war außergewöhnlich schön eingerichtet und der Service war perfekt . Für uns das Beste Hotel in Südafrika . Wir werden gerne dorthin...”
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • South African
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 14:30
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
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Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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