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La Residence

Elandskloof Private Road, Elandskloof farm, 8000 Franschhoek, South Africa
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About the Hotel

9.8 Average Rating
La Residence sits on a 30-acre private estate in the Franschhoek Valley, where vines, fruit trees, and herb gardens set the scene for something genuinely special. The main house's eleven suites are each decorated differently, with bold color palettes, antique furniture, serious artwork, and fabrics that feel considered rather than assembled by a committee. Bathrooms are large and private, the kind you actually want to spend time in. Beyond the main house, five Vineyard Suites offer a more self-contained experience — complete with private terraces, gardens, and pools — and can accommodate groups of up to 20, making them a strong choice for families or friends travelling together. Across the way, Franschhoek House operates as an exclusive-use villa with six suites, mountain views in every direction, and the kind of privacy that's hard to come by in wine country. The food and wine situation here is, predictably, excellent. Franschhoek is one of South Africa's premier culinary destinations, and the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle into the village so guests can work their way through its award-winning restaurants and wine estates without the logistics getting in the way. Back at the property, the bar and restaurant hold their own comfortably, and the spa offers massages and treatments for those who'd rather not venture far. What sets La Residence apart from the more generic luxury offerings in the Cape Winelands is its personality. This is a place with a distinct aesthetic point of view — romantic without being saccharine, indulgent without feeling excessive. The complimentary laundry service and airport transfer arrangements are the kinds of practical touches that make a long stay feel effortless, and the scale of the estate means there's genuine breathing room, whether you're by the pool or wandering through the gardens with a glass of local Chenin Blanc.

Accommodations

6 Types Available

One-Bedroom Vineyard Suite with Loft

754 m² 2

Two-Bedroom Vineyard Suite

807 m² 2

Luxury Suite

969 m² 2

Amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Bar

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