Akademie Street Boutique Hotel, Franschhoek
About the Hotel
Suites and Cottages
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel features nine suites in four cottages, each named in Afrikaans. Accommodations include Uitsig, a first-floor suite with a private terrace and Franschhoek mountain views; Twyfeling A, featuring a private walled courtyard; Gelatenheid A, with a balcony and outdoor wood-burning hot tub; and Vreugde, with a Moroccan mosaic plunge pool. Amenities across the suites and cottages include underfloor heating, wood-burning stoves, and high-quality linens. Some suites offer direct garden access, including access to the heated pool and jacuzzi.
Culinary Experiences
Breakfast is served daily and includes home-roasted granola, smoothies, local fruits, and hot dishes. The hotel offers a fully stocked minibar and an espresso coffee machine in each room. Late-night dining can be arranged in the garden under the pergola. Franschhoek is home to eight of South Africa's Top 100 restaurants.
Leisure Facilities
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel has four pools and three wood-burning hot tubs. The gardens are designed with seasonal flowering plants. Guests have access to shaded and sunny spots with vintage loungers. The hotel provides towels, hats, and sunscreen.
Location and Surroundings
Located in Franschhoek, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is 70 km from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby landmarks include Akademie Street (0.5 km), Huguenot Monument (0.5 km), and Franschhoek Art House (0.5 km). The hotel is near wine farms such as Chamonix (2.5 km) and Holden Manz Wine Estate (3 km). Franschhoek Pass is 3 km away.
Hotel Services
The hotel's concierge desk is open 24/7. Services include assistance with restaurant reservations, wine tours, and hiking recommendations. The hotel offers spaces for meetings and gatherings. The gardens and courtyard can be used for relaxation or informal meetings. WiFi is available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor