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theLAB Franschhoek

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool

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Superior Room with Fireplace | View from room
Concierge desk
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Garden view

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room with Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior Room with Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Nerina Street, 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 - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Franschhoek Pass - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬14 min walk

About this property

theLAB Franschhoek

Upscale guesthouse near Franschhoek Wine Tram
Located close to Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House, theLAB Franschhoek provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and access to a nearby health club
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at theLAB Franschhoek include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like smart speakers and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, mini fridges, and smart speakers

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

theLAB LIFESTYLE Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB Franschhoek Franschhoek
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does theLAB Franschhoek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is theLAB Franschhoek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at theLAB Franschhoek?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at theLAB Franschhoek?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at theLAB Franschhoek?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is theLAB Franschhoek located?

Situated in the suburbs, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House. Huguenot Monument and Franschhoek Wine Tram are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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theLAB Franschhoek Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A perfect spot to come back to after spending the day at the wineries. The staff were fabulous and we enjoyed having a pool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Property very nice and within walking distance of the main shopping street. Host incredibly helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

TheLab is about a 15 minute walk into the centre of town & is well located. We really enjoyed our stay. Food & service was all very good. Staff very welcoming and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Liked pool area lounge area, didn’t like” no chairs or desk table in room “ toilet and shower set up ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Clean and well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Fantastic hotel with a very friendly staff and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Amazing place with fabulous friendly staff and rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Location, amenities, decor and staff all absolutely perfect. Beautiful bathroom, fantastic breakfast and a wonderful wine cellar. Couldn’t have loved it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

A nice and friendly place to stay, the wine bar has a variety of wines and the stuff is friendly. A place to feel like home. The restaurants are walking distance from here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We've had a great stay here- all the staff are so friendly and helpful, the property is beautifully furnished and decorated, and having a pool to use (especially in summer) was the cherry on the cake. It's also wirhin walking distance to the town center. Would highly recommend staying at the LAB.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Loved the property, the concept, the shower and the service. Loved Franschoek in general and would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at TheLAB. Gerard and the team were fantastic, they went over and beyond to make our stay special. We forgot a bag and they went the extra mile to help us retrieve it. And, they helped us with dinner reservations at the last minute (we had no clue they went like hot cakes!). The whole team were lovely and everyone was so smiley. Looking forward to going back! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We loved staying at the LabFranschoek. The staff especially Gerald and Jodi were very helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and cooked to order. The communal areas were lovely as well. The guest rooms were tech savvy with touch shower, automated blinds and more. Close walk and closer drive to the Main Street in Franschhoek. We would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Lovely people, comfortable, outside hottub was fab, breakfasts made to order, really large bathroom. The only thing was the tech which doesn't work and needs to be ditched. It's a gimmick which doesn't add to the experience- not pleasant having music in the room going on in the middle of the night having had no explanation of what to do to stop it. All in all though very much to be recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

The issue is with the room. It’s large - but effectively a huge bathroom with a bed in the middle - nothing separated Come in and there’s a bath on the left… then the bed then a small glass screen sticking out no more than 3/4 of the length of the bed and not up to the ceiling with a toilet on the other side. Then a basin then the shower. There is no seating (apart from a low stool opposite the toilet bizarrely) no desk no table. A toilet offering no privacy right next to the bed - nice for the partner remaining in bed whilst it’s in use. The front of the room is all glass lwith a walk way in front. Whilst the glsss is frosted it has clear glass edging and stripes allowing passers by to look in. There is a privacy blind which you can lower electronically but then you can’t access the door. The lighting is also weird. No switches just a remote - not ideal when there are two of you. Toilet area lights up when you walk in this lighting the whole room in the night. Absolute mental design and I would just say the owners should stay there a few nights. Shame as the other facilities and staff were lovely but anyone who thinks that room Is an appropriate design for a hotel needs to be in another business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Das Personal war super freundlich. Insgesamt haben wir uns wohl gefühlt. Es gibt jedoch in keinem der zimmer ein bad/Klo das man abschließen kann, heißt es gibt keine Privatsphäre in den Zimmern. Die Innenstadt ist zu Fuß in 10 Minuten zu erreichen, wir haben uns auch sicher gefühlt, diese zu laufen. Pool area ist super schön mit dem Ausblick auf die Berge und Palmen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Der Außenbereich hat uns super gefallen. Die Zimmer waren innen teilweise zum Bad offen oder nur mit Glastür abgegrenzt, dadurch leider wenig Privatsphäre im Bad. Zum Frühstück gab es leider jeden Tag nur Joghurt mit etwas Granola und Früchten und eine Auswahl an Eiern (Spiegeleier, Rührei, Omlette). Leider sonst nichts, was uns etwas enttäuscht hat. Die Zimmer waren jedoch sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Eine hervorragende Unterkunft , und sehr gutes Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023