Does Akademie Street Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Akademie Street Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is Akademie Street Boutique Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Franschhoek, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Huguenot Memorial Museum, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, and Franschhoek Town Hall. Franschhoek Art House and Dutch Reformed Church are also within 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Apr 12, 2025

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Interior design is breathtaking……and Declan is a outstanding host!!!!!! Breakfast at pool is just next level….😀👍

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Mar 17, 2023

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This was one of the most beautiful hotels we’ve ever stayed in. The room was well appointed and gorgeously designed. The premises were stunning. The staff and owner were friendly. The hotel is located within walking distance of Franschhoek’s Main Street and quite safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SA

Oct 3, 2024

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Simply the best!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Aug 17, 2024

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This is truly one of the best places I’ve stayed! Amazingly beautiful property with fantastic staff and within walking distance to shopping and dining options and even to a few wineries. Lovely ambience and homey feeling but very upscale. I fully recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Jun 17, 2024

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Peaceful Break

Genuinely an amazing boutique hotel. You are looked after so well by Declan and the team.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Feb 25, 2024

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Beyond expectations this dream boutique hotel.

Sad to leave but thrilled to have stayed at Akademie. However we do have unfinished business so we will be back, that is certain. Our room was just exceptional: spacious, well equipped and the staff fired up the balcony hottub based on our return time, you might think a hottub in the glorious weather we had, but yes…. To sit there for 30 minutes and just stare at the mountains and the blue sky above was magical. The breakfasts either served in the orangery of pool side were a taste bud delight. Worth returning just for the breakfast. They say you get what you pay for, this applies to everything about Akademie. The welcome and advice provided by Declan and staff was excellent and what wonderful people they are. We have visited many locations and stayed in many hotels. This is my joint favourite, so we will return. A big thank you to Declan’s team 🙏👏🙏👏

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Feb 19, 2024

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Amazing hotel set in a tranquil location. The staff are excellent and can't do enough for you. It made our stay in Franschhoek extra special!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Jan 21, 2024

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Wonderful boutique hotel - best in Franschhoek

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Jan 6, 2024

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Amazing property incredibly friendly staff Would absolutely stay there away

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Nov 5, 2023

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Very well rounded

Very pleasantly surprised. Very boutiquey, very tasteful, delicious poolside breakfast, beautiful rooms and great service. Just perfect for visits to Franschhoek, no hesitation required.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Oct 16, 2023

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Excellent stay. Nothing to fault.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Oct 15, 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel. We were greeted with an warm welcome from the team and felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The rooms are stunning, clean and spacious. The evening cocktails and wine are a wonderful touch and the breakfast is a must! Location is walkable to main strip with a fantastic selection of restaurants and shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Oct 3, 2023

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The Akademie Street Boutique hotel and staff exceeded all expectations. The rooms are lovely and the amenities outstanding. The breakfast options are plentiful and delicious. We had cocktails or wine every evening in the orangerie which is lovely. The pool and hot tub are wonderful as well. We can’t say enough about the exceptional service provided by all of the staff. They also communicated well by email prior to our trip which was very reassuring and provided us options for transportation from the airport and back to Cape Town. We highly recommend Franschhoek and this lovely hotel which is in easy walking distance into town. Thanks to the wonderful Akademie team.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Sep 30, 2023

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Declan was an incredible host and his staff made every effort to accommodate us at every turn. Local wines by the fire in the conservatory was such a comfortable way to unwind in the evenings. Declan managed to get us last minute dinner reservations at Rubens which was spectacular. The inn is steps from all the Franschhoek has to offer. This is the place to stay while visiting this charming wine region!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Danie

Jul 20, 2023

We stayed at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel during July and booked 3 rooms for our travel party. We arrived in the late afternoon, only to find that there was load shedding underway, and the resort had made no provision of inverters or generators for our rooms. So our first experience of our rooms was dark, cold and gloomy. Trying to unpack and get set up in our rooms while stumbling around in the dark was no fun. Overall, we had power less than half the time we at the resort. There was no disclosure when we made the booking that the resort had no electricity backup, and we assumed that since load shedding has been ongoing for years, that such provision would have been made at a resort of this calibre. The only bright spot was that all the staff were really nice, and the breakfast was good (although no artisan coffees as the barista machine was off due to loadshedding; no toast due to loadshedding, etc). We had had high expectations coming to Akademie, but it was a very disappointing experience at a resort that charges a premium rate. Buyer beware...

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Jul 7, 2023

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Excellent in every way. The property is simply stunning and exceptionally decorated. The room was so comfortable, luxurious, spacious, and unique. This hotel is has thought of everything and goes above and beyond. The breakfast in the morning is over-the-top amazing. The service was excellent. The location is perfect and super walkable. I cannot sing enough praises for this hotel. We have traveled a lot and this is hands down one of the best properties we have ever stayed at. Cannot recommend enough. We are looking forward to coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Feb 26, 2023

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Wonderful

This hotel is one of the most attention to detail I have stayed in,you could not fault anything or anybody connected to this establishment.A truly amazing space to relax.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jun 26, 2022

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Absolutely beautiful space, very central location that lets you walk to dinners nearby and top notch service. If you can stay here, you should book it!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Apr 16, 2022

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stay My husband and I just spent four nights in the magical and whimsical Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and we can’t say enough good things about it. From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of this lovely hotel. We were greeted so warmly by Declan who seems to magically appear to meet your every need. From restaurant recommendations and reservations to day excursion ideas and lots in between, he made our stay so comfortable and easy. The location is perfect as well…a minute walk to the main street of Franschhoek. The decor of the hotel, the setting and the outdoor spaces are all just stunning and relaxing. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner and hearing the story of the property and you soon realize how his vision has made this hotel so captivating. We have traveled extensively and there are a few special places in this world that we will always remember and this is definitely at the top of the list. Do not hesitate to book this fantastic hotel in beautiful Franschhoek.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Mar 8, 2020

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Superb!

Fantastic place. I'd highly recommend. The manager, Declan, was so gracious and determined to make sure we had everything we could dream of... Great location and you can't go wrong with the food nearby. If we come back to South Africa we will definitely stay here and recommend to all we meet and know.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 8, 2020

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Exceptional customer service with nothing too much trouble. Every little detail had been thought of to ensure we had a relaxing comfortable stay

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 15, 2020

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Staff are so friendly. We arrived really early so they looked after all our bags, allowing us to go & have a wine tasting & lunch. The rooms are quirky - very traditional to look at but with all mod cons you could ask for. Breakfast was amazing - so much choice! & a lovely idea to have sundowner & night cap drinks

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xinyi

Oct 6, 2019

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Highly recommended

The staffs are extremely thoughtful and organised. Their recommendations for restaurants and things to do are gold. The breakfast, especially the fresh fruits and muesli were also one of the best we’ve had. Overall fantastic.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DonConway, SYDNEY

Apr 11, 2019

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Very private with exquisite rooms, unbelievable breakfast and wonderful staff. It is in the middle of town so all the restaurants are a short very safe walk away.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul

Mar 9, 2019

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Fabulous place to stay with Declan looking after all your needs. It’s more like a friends house than a hotel which makes your stay far more relaxed. From great breakfast in the morning to pre dinner drinks then a nightcap on your return before bed ,what more do you need.Don’t forget to book a restaurant as Franschhoek is the eating place to be but again Declan came to the rescue getting us in at some local eateries. It was our first trip to South Africa and to have an Irish welcome made us feel at home and what a crack. We will be back Paul & Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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