Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.9 (204 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 204 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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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
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Chris • couple • gb
10
One of the best hotels in the world.
Pros:

Declan and the team have thought about everything. It’s home from home. Rare for such standards to he upheld , especially in independent places. Incredible.

2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
10
Declan and his wonderful team run a brilliant hotel.
Pros:

It is a home from home experience - they have thought of everything!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
10
2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Paige • couple • us
10
Our cup runneth over, we loved this place immensely!
Pros:

Absolutely incredible in every way. Such a special place in both aesthetic and service. The team and facilities were top notch. They truly think of everything. Breakfast is the stuff of dreams!

Cons:

Hot water ran out pretty fast in our room… but, no matter as the wood fired hot tub was a nice alternative!

2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Akos • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect little gem to relax
Pros:

This is possibly the best boutique hotel I have ever stayed at. Cute, intimate, welcoming and amazing service. We enjoyed our private suite and pool. Exceptional breakfast- evening drinks. The welcome bubbly was great. Perfectly located, close to the Main Street, restaurants and wineries.

Cons:

Everything was truly amazing

2025-11-12 • via Nuitee
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manina • extended_group • gb
10
It was a total delight. Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a good time. Declan the manager is a gem
Pros:

Service, staff, breakfast, generosity of spirit

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • couple • br
10
Pros:

Hotel excepcional. Atenção dos funcionarios é realmente um diferencial, muito hospitaleiros. Quarto muito confortavel e espaçoso. Hotel fica numa rua muito tranquila e muito perto da rua principal.

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee