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Val d'Or Estate

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Franschhoek with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Interior
Owners Cottage | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 Bedroom Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Val d'Or Estate offers a peaceful retreat. Guests relax by the outdoor pool or book spa services like manicures and massages. The property has a library for quiet reading, in-room WiFi for connectivity, and dry cleaning/laundry services for convenient longer stays.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Barn House De Luxe Cottage | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Barn House De Luxe Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gallery Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Champagne Suite | Balcony

Champagne Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Owners Cottage | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Owners Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 179 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Barn House Gallery Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Owners Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Owners Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • La Motte Estate - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Boschendal Estate - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Huguenot Monument - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rickety Bridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Franchhoek Station Pub & Craft Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Val d'Or Estate

Upscale boutique guesthouse
At Val d'Or Estate, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Val d'Or Estate offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1942
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 125 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

Property is also known as

Val d'Or Estate
Val d'Or Estate Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate House
Val d'Or Estate House Franschhoek
Val d`Or Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse
Val d'Or Estate Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does Val d'Or Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Val d'Or Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Val d'Or Estate?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Val d'Or Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Val d'Or Estate?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Val d'Or Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Val d'Or Estate located?

Situated in Franschhoek, this boutique guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of La Motte Estate and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Leopard's Leap Winery and Boschendal Estate are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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