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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Elegant retreat with rooftop terrace

Private plunge pools transform each beautiful room into a personal oasis. The staff's exceptional service includes thoughtful touches. Just a short walk from your luxury haven, Franschhoek's renowned restaurants and wine tram await exploration.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Franschhoek is home to The Last Word Franschhoek. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, while Franschhoek Art House and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Franschhoek Wine Tram and Prickly Pear Maze are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Franschhoek travel guide
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68 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    Franschhoek Wine Tram
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    Dutch Reformed Church
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Franschhoek Town Hall
    Franschhoek Town Hall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Huguenot Monument
    Huguenot Monument
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Franschhoek Art House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
    15 min walk
  • Get Lost Coffee
    12 min walk
  • Col'Cacchio
    6 min walk
  • French Connection
    8 min walk
  • Allora
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated guestrooms - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1100 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Last Word Franschhoek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Last Word Franschhoek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Last Word Franschhoek?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Last Word Franschhoek?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Last Word Franschhoek provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Last Word Franschhoek located?

Situated in Franschhoek, this luxury guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Franschhoek Wine Tram, Dutch Reformed Church, and Franschhoek Art House. Franschhoek Town Hall and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Last Word Franschhoek Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff, lovely location, beautiful rooms, perfect stay, just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were absolutely incredible, the room was amazing. I will definitely be back and would suggest others stay here if visiting Franschhoek.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has character. Room was not very big but comfortable. Staff really took interest in what we did during the day and came up with suggestions. Friendly. Breakfast good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous boutique hotel! Our superior king room was huge w all amenities, even its own pool! Would have been lovely for the pool to be heated slightly to make it usable but lovely to have a private courtyard. Staff were excellent & breakfasts delicious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation - room was huge and very well decorated. Wish we had a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff; beautiful large room; very quiet but only a very short walk to all the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property in an amazing location. Great breakfasts. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely - couldn’t fault amenities Excellent breakfast On previous stays all drinks were included but this time we were told there was an ‘ honesty bar ‘ On returning home I noticed that the hotel fact sheet stated all beverages included - very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Last Word in Franschoek. Great location which gave us the ability to walk to all the shops and restaurants. Breakfast was delicious and beautiful. The service was above and beyond. Rooms were so comfortable we made ourselves right at home. Our own pool, sitting room, and even a mat to work out with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a perfect stay

this hotel is a little gem right in the middle of Franschhoek , the decor is absolutely stunning ,and the attention to detail is spot on. We had an amazing one night stay . the service of all the staff was excellent , and the manager is extremely hands on. Thankyou to all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are amazing. Very helpful and really friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The room we had was beautiful and always clean. We had a turndown each night with a little surprise that was left for us like chocolate, hot chocolate etc. This is a must hotel if you are staying in Franschhoek. Great location also.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Last Word. Franklin, Conrad and the whole team couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome, at home and offered to help with all aspects of our trip plans. The hotel decor and facilities surpassed expectations. We had an amazing few nights sleep, the room felt very premium and the bathroom was incredible! Overall, we felt the hotel was worth far more than what we paid and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

delyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible and made our stay amazing. The small touches added to the suite were extremely thoughtful. The suite was huge and the entire property was tastefully decorated and pristine. A 5-star
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was stunning. Fantastic rooms, service awesome and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Honeymoon stay! Highly recommend

An amazing stay at Last Word. The attention to detail of the staff was outstanding and the small details really made our stay memorable. They understood our itinerary and helped us plan our days, making sure we made the most of our stay. The room was so spacious and homely. I would highly recommend this guest house! Perfect location and within walking distance to wine tram, restaurants and very short (and cheap) uber to local vineyards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It really is the last word!

Amazing hotel and staff. Beautiful room with it’s own small swimming pool. The breakfasts were delicious and the house keeping staff are amazing! Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Last Word is a great place to stay - spacious room, great amenities, friendly and helpful staff. The only complaint was that our room had an air conditioner which was undersized for the room. That coupled with the rolling power outages made the room quite uncomfortable at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

3 star stay - heavy 5 star price!

Very average place but comes with a very high price. Standards not up to the price being charged. Attention to the little things missing. Definitely not worth over Euro 300 per night! Bathroom towels old and fraying. No back-up power for repeated load-shedding (even 3-star hotels in Cape Town / Graaf-Reinett / Kruger Park / across South Africa now have full solar invertor - back-up generators installed!). Bed too short (and I am average height - my feet hang over end which last happened to me at a hotel for midgets in Paris!). Room cleaning service merely adequate. Off street parking almost unparkable unless you're in a Fiat Uno. Etc ... Much better places in Franschoek for much less money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento excelente, quartos amplos, café da manhã gostoso, o hotel tem acesso a uma academia muito boa da cidade e a localização é perfeita, no centro de Franschhoek. Um ponto que precisa ser melhorado é a limpeza dos quartos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ausgezeichnet
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We think this hotel is a gem in Franschhoek. This is our 2nd visit, first staying in room 3 and this stay in room 2. The staff cannot do enough for you, we love our suite, feeling very relaxed in it. The extra touches the staff go to are greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

The price I paid way way too much for the experience of staying at the last word. I don't mind paying for quality but this trip it really was way out of kilter regarding pice vs experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot in the middle of Franschhoek

Loved it! was really great and everyone was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars

Awesome stay in a beautiful guest house. Charming and luxurious with super large rooms with everything you need. Will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021