Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.9 (207 reviews)
5 Akademie Street , Franschhoek , za

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful amenities
Cons:
Hot water ran out quickly
Uncomfortable bed setup

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Service was exceptional, with the team going out of their way to ensure a great experience.
Location
10
Perfectly located close to Main Street, restaurants, and wineries.
Room Quality
9.74
Rooms were comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
9.71
Fantastic amenities including a wood-fired hot tub and beautiful aesthetics.
Value for Money
9.75
Excellent value, considering the level of service and quality provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and evening drinks were exceptional.
Overall Experience
10
A perfect stay with outstanding service and ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations in the Heart of Franschhoek Wine Valley

Unique Themes and Private Pools: Discover luxurious suites and traditional cottages, each with its own theme and some featuring private swimming pools. Enjoy wood fired hot tubs and fragrant landscaped gardens for a truly relaxing stay.

Scenic Views and Lush Gardens: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cape Winelands with accommodations offering views of majestic mountains and lush gardens. Gelatenheid Oortuiging, Vreugde, Uitsig, and Twyfeling each provide a unique setting, from sun-kissed swimming pools to spacious living areas.

Concierge Service and Nearby Attractions: Indulge in a full English breakfast and take advantage of the 24/7 concierge desk for personalized recommendations on dining, wine tours, and activities. With Stellenbosch and Cape Town just a short drive away, your perfect getaway awaits at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 207 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.74
Amenities: 9.71
Value for Money: 9.75
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Douglas • couple • gb
9
Lovely treat is Franschoek - would recommend for a special couple of days
Pros:

Beautiful decor, lovely staff

Cons:

Nothing to fault

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Leon • solo_traveller • it
10
Excellent. Flawless.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. Wonderful owner and manager. Will come back and highly recommend.

Cons:

Beautiful design. Incredible attention to detail on furnishings and done with impeccable taste.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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jackie • couple • gb
8
Five star smiles from all the staff. It feels like a best kept secret!
Pros:

The welcome and attention to detail for example, pristine, high quality bedding and a phone to use for local calls.

Cons:

Maybe, and I’m being very picky, the shower could be spruced up

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • za
9
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • nl
9
Fantastisch mooi concept, voelde als je huis
Pros:

Alles in detail goed verzorgd

Cons:

X

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • ch
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Katja • couple • de
10
Eines der besten Hotels in dem wir jemals übernachtet haben
Pros:

Komfortabel und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet - mit vielen liebevollen Details dekoriert - außergewöhnlich zuvorkommendes und herzliches Personal - eine Oase der Ruhe mitten in der Stadt -

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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ELAINE • couple • gb
10
Relaxation in beautiful surroundings
Pros:

Beautifully decorated. The best hotel we have ever stayed in. The staff are amazing- the breakfast outstanding- the room was so comfortable and the decor throughout the hotel is just lovely.

Cons:

I loved everything! Very sad to leave.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • couple • pl
10
Pros:

The best

Cons:

Nic

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • couple • de
10
Amazing and very beautiful place!
Pros:

Amazing and very beautiful property, it’s really a paradise, very friendly and helpful staff, extraordinary breakfast!!

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Pros:

This is a little oasis within the paradise that is Franschhoek.

The staff are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble.

We loved it!

P.S. If you are in a hurry don’t start a conversation with Declan 😀

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Jakość wybitna

Cons:

Nic

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • de
10
Traumhaftes Hotel in ruhiger Lage
Pros:

Tatsächlich war dies das schönste Boutiquehotel auf unserer Südafrika Reise. Leider waren wir nur eine Nacht dort.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • couple • se
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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keith • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay in Franschhoek
Pros:

Incredible stay at this amazing hotel. Declan and his team could not be more welcoming. The breakfast choice is superb and the staff are so friendly and helpful.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Natascha • couple • ch
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Edward • extended_group • ch
10
Wonderful place to stay when in Frankroesch, exactly the vibe you expect in the region.
Pros:

Wonderful boutique hotel in Frankroesch owned and runned by Declan who is passionate about hospitality and his guests.
We had the most simple rooms inside the main house but they where already fantastic, large, very nicely decorated with vintage furniture and super clean and functional.
The villa’s or flats looked amazing with their own small pools and garden.
The 6pm cocktail in the orangerie was a good occasion to meet other guests from the 8 other rooms, maybe just missing a couple of things to bite.
The village is walking distance and very safe day and night.
The pool is just there to refresh but very nicely done with extremely comfortable sunbeds.
Breakfast was extraordinary, fresh fruite, homemade granola and amazing menu.
The staff was excellent and constantly looking at making our stay the best possible.
We can’t wait to come back!

Cons:

Not for guests looking for a gym, a large pool to swim in or great restaurants within the hotel, but for us everything was perfect, intimist, friendly and understated luxury.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Berat • solo_traveller • ch
10
Wunderschöner Aufenthalt!
Pros:

Wunderschönes Boutique Hotel mit wunderbarem Personal! Jederzeit wieder und absolut empfehlenswert!

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • couple • se
9
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee