Jan
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
La Residence
Winelands, South Africa
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaHotel
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast and snacks, Laundry and 4 more
17 rooms
Luxury Suite, Superior Suite, One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite and 4 more
Children 10 and over
Family rooms available
By road
about 50 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,150
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About La Residence
La Residence sits on a 30-acre estate in the Franschhoek Valley, with vineyards, gardens and mountains around it. The main hotel has eleven suites, each with its own colours and furnishings, while five Vineyard Suites offer private gardens and pools. Franschhoek House is a separate six-bedroom, exclusive-use option on the estate. Breakfast, house drinks, laundry and the town shuttle are included in the hotel rate, leaving time for dining, reading by the pool and exploring the Winelands. Main-hotel guests must be at least ten; the Vineyard Suites and Franschhoek House welcome children of all ages.
“A good fit for travellers who want a Winelands base with distinctive rooms, mountain views and an easy shuttle into Franschhoek, with breakfast, house drinks and laundry already included.”
Best for
Luxury seekersLeisureHoneymoonersGroups
Known for
What you can expect to see
Individually decorated suites, vineyard surroundings and garden-grown produce put the Franschhoek setting at the centre of a stay.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Special offer: Stay six nights and pay for five, from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028, excluding 20 December to 5 January. Nights can be combined across the portfolio; the complimentary night applies to the lowest hotel or lodge rate. Conservation and Community Levy is extra.
Included
- Breakfast and snacks
- Laundry
- House wines and spirits, cocktails, beers and soft drinks
- Coffee and speciality teas
- Franschhoek town shuttle
- Full minibar
Not included
Lunch and dinner are extra. The Conservation and Community Levy is R230 per person per night until 28 February 2027 and R255 from 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2028.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Spa treatments, additional activities, reserve wines, telephone calls and boutique purchases cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Suite6 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bath and shower, TV, Full mini bar, Wi-Fi, Air-conditioning
- Superior Suite5 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bath and shower, Private balcony or verandah, TV, Full mini bar, Wi-Fi, Air-conditioning
- One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Living and dining area, Covered patio, Private garden, Private plunge pool
- One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite with Loft1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Two single beds in loft bedroom · Living and dining area, Covered patio, Private garden, Private plunge pool
- Two-Bedroom Vineyard Suite2 at the property · Living and dining area, Covered patio, Private garden, Private plunge pool
- Three-Bedroom Vineyard Suite1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Smaller children's room · Living and dining area, Covered patio, Private garden, Private plunge pool
- Franschhoek House1 at the property · Six bedrooms
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 50 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
- Transfers
- The drive from central Cape Town takes approximately one to one and a half hours. A complimentary shuttle runs between La Residence and Franschhoek town.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 10 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Best time to visit
- February: Best time to visit
- March: Best time to visit
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Best time to visit
- December: Best time to visit
- Best time to visit
- Good
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
Mar
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
Apr
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
May
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Jun
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Jul
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Aug
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Sep
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Oct
GoodFranschhoek offers year-round visits, with wine estates and village dining to explore.
Nov
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
Dec
Best time to visitSummer is the peak time to visit Franschhoek, with temperatures reaching 30°C or more.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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