Akademie Street Boutique Hotel - Franschhoek
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World's Best Boutique Hotel - a tranquil escape in the Franschhoek Wine Valley
Amenities
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel provides complimentary evening drinks in the Orangery accompanied by a live pianist. Guests have access to wood-fired hot tubs made from vintage brandy barrels, a heated pool, and a Moroccan mosaic plunge pool set in landscaped gardens. The hotel offers use of vintage bicycles, a games room with table tennis and bowling, and a library with board games.
Accommodation
The property has 9 uniquely styled suites and cottages, each with its own theme and private garden. Cottages like Gelatenheid and Oortuiging have their own sun-kissed swimming pools, while Vreugde includes a wood-fired hot tub and copper bath. The Cape Dutch-style Twyfeling house offers two large bedroom suites and shares a large heated pool with the Uitsig upstairs suite.
Dining & Entertainment
A full English breakfast with seasonal local ingredients is served each morning by the pool or in the Orangery. The hotel's 24/7 concierge reserves tables at nearby restaurants, including 8 of South Africa's Top 100 restaurants within walking distance. Evening entertainment features live piano music during complimentary drinks hour, and a happy hour with wine and champagne.
Location
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel sits 300 meters from the Franschhoek Monument in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley. It is a short walk to the Huguenot Memorial Museum, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve hiking trails, and 40 wine cellars. The hotel provides direct access to scenic trails and is 30 minutes from Stellenbosch and an hour from Cape Town.
Wellness & Relaxation
Guest rooms include outdoor wood-fired hot tubs and open-air baths, with poolside sun loungers and sun umbrellas available year-round. The hotel offers a range of massage treatments: full body, couples, back, neck, foot, hand, and head massages. A heated pool with a pool cover is open all year, and quiet gardens provide spaces for yoga or reading.
- Awards: World's Best Boutique Hotel & Africa's Best Romantic Hotel
- Accommodation: 9 self-contained cottages with private pools and hot tubs
- Dining: Legendary breakfast with local ingredients & concierge for top restaurants
- Wellness: Wood-fired hot tubs, heated pool, and full-body massages
- Location: 300 m from Franschhoek Monument, walk to 40 wineries
- Ideal for: Couples, wine enthusiasts, culinary explorers
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Private pool
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Private pool
Essential information about Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 836 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
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