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theLAB BLUE

3.0 star property
Hotel in Franschhoek with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated
Lounge
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services
Outdoor pool
At theLAB BLUE, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a hot tub. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a facial. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Franschhoek is home to theLAB BLUE. Huguenot Memorial Museum and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mont Rochelle Wine Estate and Leopard's Leap Winery.
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Map
4 Erika street Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Huguenot Monument - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Franschhoek Pass - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rickety Bridge Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬16 min walk

About this property

theLAB BLUE

Property highlights
Consider a stay at theLAB BLUE and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a hot tub. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a facial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

theLAB BLUE Hotel
theLAB BLUE Franschhoek
theLAB BLUE Hotel Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does theLAB BLUE have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is theLAB BLUE pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at theLAB BLUE?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at theLAB BLUE?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at theLAB BLUE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is theLAB BLUE located?

Situated in Franschhoek, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Huguenot Memorial Museum, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, and Franschhoek Town Hall. Franschhoek Art House and Dutch Reformed Church are also within 15 minutes.

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theLAB BLUE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima opção de custo benefício! O hotel é todo novinho e muito limpo! Fomos muito bem atendidos. Excelente localização! Recomendo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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