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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in the heart of the business district where travelers find lush gardens, multiple pools, and attentive service

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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel blends tranquility with urban convenience. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax in the garden or at four outdoor pools. The property features an arcade/game room, library, free WiFi, and attentive staff to enhance the experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is £541
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Uitsig

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a sitting area with a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Uitsig

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 589 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twyfeling A

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a ceiling fan, a rug, and wall decorations.

Twyfeling A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 493 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twyfeling B

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

Twyfeling B

  • Garden view
  • 433 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Vreugde

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a chair, a mirror, a fireplace, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

Vreugde

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Oortuiging B

A double bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Oortuiging B

  • Garden view
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Oortuiging A

A four-poster bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a wooden headboard, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Oortuiging A

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gelatenheid A

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a bookshelf.

Gelatenheid A

  • Garden view
  • 801 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Gelatenheid B

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Gelatenheid B

  • Garden view
  • 973 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twyfeling C

A room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Twyfeling C

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 451 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Franschhoek, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, while Huguenot Memorial Museum and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Franschhoek travel guide
Map
5 Akademie Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a fountain in front.
    Franschhoek Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A white church with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
    Dutch Reformed Church
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A monument with a star on top, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
    Huguenot Monument
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A vintage double-decker tram labeled 'Franschhoek Wine Tram' with passengers, traveling on tracks through a rural landscape with mountains in the background.
    Franschhoek Wine Tram
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Franschhoek Art House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Get Lost Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Col'Cacchio
    10 min walk
  • French Connection
    8 min walk
  • Tuk Tuk Microbrewery
    4 min walk
  • Allora
    6 min walk

About this property

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

  • Luxury boutique hotel in the business district
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • 4 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A local area shuttle, express check-in and a gift shop
    • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as fireplaces and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Heated floors, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Akademie Street Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel on 14 Aug 2026 start from £541, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Akademie Street Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Akademie Street Boutique Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Franschhoek, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Huguenot Memorial Museum, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, and Franschhoek Town Hall. Dutch Reformed Church and Franschhoek Art House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property incredibly friendly staff Would absolutely stay there away
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interior design is breathtaking……and Declan is a outstanding host!!!!!! Breakfast at pool is just next level….😀👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel set in a tranquil location. The staff are excellent and can't do enough for you. It made our stay in Franschhoek extra special!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Break

Genuinely an amazing boutique hotel. You are looked after so well by Declan and the team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly one of the best places I’ve stayed! Amazingly beautiful property with fantastic staff and within walking distance to shopping and dining options and even to a few wineries. Lovely ambience and homey feeling but very upscale. I fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel. We were greeted with an warm welcome from the team and felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The rooms are stunning, clean and spacious. The evening cocktails and wine are a wonderful touch and the breakfast is a must! Location is walkable to main strip with a fantastic selection of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very well rounded

Very pleasantly surprised. Very boutiquey, very tasteful, delicious poolside breakfast, beautiful rooms and great service. Just perfect for visits to Franschhoek, no hesitation required.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Declan was an incredible host and his staff made every effort to accommodate us at every turn. Local wines by the fire in the conservatory was such a comfortable way to unwind in the evenings. Declan managed to get us last minute dinner reservations at Rubens which was spectacular. The inn is steps from all the Franschhoek has to offer. This is the place to stay while visiting this charming wine region!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Akademie Street Boutique hotel and staff exceeded all expectations. The rooms are lovely and the amenities outstanding. The breakfast options are plentiful and delicious. We had cocktails or wine every evening in the orangerie which is lovely. The pool and hot tub are wonderful as well. We can’t say enough about the exceptional service provided by all of the staff. They also communicated well by email prior to our trip which was very reassuring and provided us options for transportation from the airport and back to Cape Town. We highly recommend Franschhoek and this lovely hotel which is in easy walking distance into town. Thanks to the wonderful Akademie team.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beyond expectations this dream boutique hotel.

Sad to leave but thrilled to have stayed at Akademie. However we do have unfinished business so we will be back, that is certain. Our room was just exceptional: spacious, well equipped and the staff fired up the balcony hottub based on our return time, you might think a hottub in the glorious weather we had, but yes…. To sit there for 30 minutes and just stare at the mountains and the blue sky above was magical. The breakfasts either served in the orangery of pool side were a taste bud delight. Worth returning just for the breakfast. They say you get what you pay for, this applies to everything about Akademie. The welcome and advice provided by Declan and staff was excellent and what wonderful people they are. We have visited many locations and stayed in many hotels. This is my joint favourite, so we will return. A big thank you to Declan’s team 🙏👏🙏👏
Balcony view
Pool area
Balcony hottub
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is amazing. Five star all the way. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ferne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was thought of. The room was outstandingly beautiful. All drinks were free and offered by the pool and other shared spaces, as well as in the room. Staff were awesome and breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful boutique hotel - best in Franschhoek
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Nothing to fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

This hotel is one of the most attention to detail I have stayed in,you could not fault anything or anybody connected to this establishment.A truly amazing space to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most beautiful hotels we’ve ever stayed in. The room was well appointed and gorgeously designed. The premises were stunning. The staff and owner were friendly. The hotel is located within walking distance of Franschhoek’s Main Street and quite safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way. The property is simply stunning and exceptionally decorated. The room was so comfortable, luxurious, spacious, and unique. This hotel is has thought of everything and goes above and beyond. The breakfast in the morning is over-the-top amazing. The service was excellent. The location is perfect and super walkable. I cannot sing enough praises for this hotel. We have traveled a lot and this is hands down one of the best properties we have ever stayed at. Cannot recommend enough. We are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just amazing...

There are no words to describe our stay here. We will be back vey soon that is for sure. This guest house takes all standards you know and destroys them with a higher level. The service was 5 star. Accomadtions 5 star. Food 5 star, wine 5 star. The atmosphere they put on each day and night 5 star. We had the pleasure to stay while the owner and his family were there as well from Ireland. What an amazing family. Tucked away in one of the most beautiful places on earth if you cannot find peace at this hotel then you will never find it.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Danie

We stayed at Akademie Street Boutique Hotel during July and booked 3 rooms for our travel party. We arrived in the late afternoon, only to find that there was load shedding underway, and the resort had made no provision of inverters or generators for our rooms. So our first experience of our rooms was dark, cold and gloomy. Trying to unpack and get set up in our rooms while stumbling around in the dark was no fun. Overall, we had power less than half the time we at the resort. There was no disclosure when we made the booking that the resort had no electricity backup, and we assumed that since load shedding has been ongoing for years, that such provision would have been made at a resort of this calibre. The only bright spot was that all the staff were really nice, and the breakfast was good (although no artisan coffees as the barista machine was off due to loadshedding; no toast due to loadshedding, etc). We had had high expectations coming to Akademie, but it was a very disappointing experience at a resort that charges a premium rate. Buyer beware...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jens-Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted. Intet mindre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful space, very central location that lets you walk to dinners nearby and top notch service. If you can stay here, you should book it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stay My husband and I just spent four nights in the magical and whimsical Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and we can’t say enough good things about it. From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of this lovely hotel. We were greeted so warmly by Declan who seems to magically appear to meet your every need. From restaurant recommendations and reservations to day excursion ideas and lots in between, he made our stay so comfortable and easy. The location is perfect as well…a minute walk to the main street of Franschhoek. The decor of the hotel, the setting and the outdoor spaces are all just stunning and relaxing. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner and hearing the story of the property and you soon realize how his vision has made this hotel so captivating. We have traveled extensively and there are a few special places in this world that we will always remember and this is definitely at the top of the list. Do not hesitate to book this fantastic hotel in beautiful Franschhoek.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb!

Fantastic place. I'd highly recommend. The manager, Declan, was so gracious and determined to make sure we had everything we could dream of... Great location and you can't go wrong with the food nearby. If we come back to South Africa we will definitely stay here and recommend to all we meet and know.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exceptional customer service with nothing too much trouble. Every little detail had been thought of to ensure we had a relaxing comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020