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818 reviews

L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

Lambrechts Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

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Spa/Wellness packages

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas is a 4-star hotel in Franschhoek, South Africa, just 0.6mi from the town center. Located on Lambrechts Road, this stylish retreat blends château-style elegance with villa comfort and offers lake view and mountain view.

Amenities include spa/wellness packages, an outdoor swimming pool (free), and private parking plus free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is offered, and rooms feature air conditioning, soundproofing, private entrances, and options like a balcony or terrace with views. Other on-site highlights include a 24-hour front desk, Bar, Sun deck, Garden, Kitchen facilities (kitchenette, kitchenware), and non-smoking rooms. Shuttle service (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) are available, along with babysitting services (extra charges).

Reviews: 818. Price starts from $153 per night.

Accommodations span a spectrum from Studio Suite, Village View at about 539 square feet to deluxe villas reaching up to roughly 1615 square feet. Villa offerings include 1- and 2-bedroom layouts with options for Lake View or Mountain View, plus private entrances and balconies or terraces that frame the scenery. For instance, Villa, 2 King, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View sleeps four adults and two children, while the Honeymoon Suite, Lake View expands to 1076 square feet and accommodates two adults and one child.

Alongside sun-drenched days by the all-season outdoor pool (adults-only), wellness options include spa packages for relaxation. On-site highlights include a Bar, Sun deck, and a Garden, while several units come equipped with kitchen facilities—kitchenette and kitchenware—for flexible dining. Private parking and free Wi-Fi help streamline arrivals and stays, and breakfast is offered to start each day on the road.

Payment is via American Express, Mastercard, or Visa; cash is not accepted. An array of services supports travel logistics, including shuttle service and an airport shuttle available for extra charges, as well as meeting or banquet facilities and babysitting services for an additional fee. A 24-hour front desk is on hand to assist with needs and arrangements.

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport

30.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Villa, Queen Size, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

1 Queen Size Bed

1075 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

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One Bedroom Villa - Lake View is 1076 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Villa, Queen Size, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 Queen Size Bed

1075 sqft

Kitchen

Minibar

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One Bedroom Villa - Mountain View is 1076 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Villa, 2 Bedroom, Village View

2 King Size Beds

1075 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This villa has a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.

Two Bedroom Villa - Lake View in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

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Villa, 2 King Size Beds, 2 Bedroom, Lake View

2 King Size Beds

1615 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Boasting a terrace with lake views, this villa also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Villa, Queen Size, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 Queen Size Bed

1615 sqft

Kitchen

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x13

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Two Bedroom Villa - Mountain View is 1615 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Villa, King Size, 2 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

805 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Minibar

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Villa Two Bedrooms is 807 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus ironing set.

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

580 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Minibar

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Suite King Size Bed is 581 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus ironing set.

One Bedroom Villa - Mountain View in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Mountain view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x20

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x13

More details

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this villa also offers a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Honeymoon Suite - Lake View in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

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Honeymoon Suite, Lake View

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

Suite - Mountain View in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

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Suite, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

x8

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x5

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This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Villa in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

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Villa, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x20

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x13

More details

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this villa also features a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

One Bedroom Villa - Village View in L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Village View

1 King Size Bed

1075 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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More details

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This villa has a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV and a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.7

818 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Saaian

8.2

April 2024

Got upgraded to the honeymoon suite which was huge and the views were incredible. Location is great to walk into town. Hotel arranged taxis when required although a shuttle bus into town would be a good idea!

Breakfast was very poor with limited choices. This could definitely be improved.

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Keitumetse

10

January 2025

The views are breathtaking from our villa. The views from the breakfast dining area are also so spectacular. The rooms and facilities are well taken care of and so clean. The staff is super friendly and so helpful from the security guard, to the receptionist, porters, kitchen staff, and cleaners. The icing on the cake was having the option to send the receptionist any questions or concerns on whatsapp, it was quick and efficient. I would 100% stay here again in the future.

This is not a huge deal but I felt that the bathroom needs more storage space for toiletries. we had no place to place our toiletry bags, and maybe consider having a shower caddy for shower gels and shampoo. Another suggestion is to have towels for the pool in the villa so we don't have to ask for them at the reception area. However they did assist as with the towels when we asked, thank you.

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Charles

8.2

February 2025

Rooms were comfortable and well provided. The place is generally quiet and away from the hustle and bustle, which is very good

There could have been one or more coffee tables in the lounge, to make it easier to sit and enjoy drinks in the evening. The streaming to watch TV was also not that good. DSTV would be better, as channel shifting was often quite challenging The most uncomfortable aspect relates to our experience in the breakfast room. Having to repeat our villa number (56) to no fewer than 3 different waiters was not a happy experience. It left one wondering whether the hotel sometimes encounters 'non-paying' guests in for breakfast, and whether we had been mistakenly fallen under suspicion - not a good feeling at all. If verification has to be done, it could be more discreet. Furthermore, on day 2, the service at breakfast was quite poor.

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Susan

8.2

November 2024

Beautiful place - the main building is lovely - breakfast by the lake is a real treat. We were in a self catering apartment which was very comfortable, lovely bed / bedding / towels etc. The gardens are pretty - the most amazing scented honeysuckle everywhere! Security at the entrance gate.

Our little terrace faced the back of the main building and the big extractor fan was honestly so noisy we couldn’t sit outside which was a shame. It’s not walkable into Franschhoek but you can use the local version of Uber (JJ) for about £5 each way.

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Maureen

9.1

March 2024

We were not happy with our first room which was not the lakeside accommodation we thought we had booked. The accommodation was 100% booked but Esme the receptionist was very helpful and we were transferred next morning to a lovely lakeside villa (31) in the older part with a beautiful setting looking across the lake to the mountains. Breakfast was good with a large selection to choose from and a choice of eating inside or outside by the lake. The villa was spotless and beds really comfortable. The staff were all lovely and any problems quickly sorted via WhatsApp with reception. The restaurant was only open for breakfast but it was only a 25 minute walk/5 minute car journey into the centre of town where there were plenty of restaurants and two excellent supermarkets for self catering. We had a full size fridge/freezer in the kitchen for storing any food etc. (and four dining areas in the villa). The bathrooms were lovely with so much storage in the dressing area. The decor may not have all been to our taste but we felt as if we were staying in a home rather than a hotel. We will definitely come back.

We did not like the first room we were shown to. The furnishings were more modern but there were several steps to negotiate although the bell boy carried our suitcases for us. The only way to see the lake was to lean over the balcony and it was also close to a modern pool which was very noisy. While we were staying there there was a large group who appeared to be on a cycling tour. I appreciate it is good income for the hotel but they were very loud and seemed to think it was their right to take over the outside dining area even asking other guests to move.

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Stephen

8.2

February 2025

Lovely location, the villa that we stayed in was superb…lovely size rooms with a fantastic outside area, overlooking the lake and with a great view of the mountains. The breakfast selection was very good.

Unfortunately, there was a large amount of maintenance work going on so there was quite a lot of building noise over the couple of days that we were there. We were quite surprised this was taking place in the middle of high season. The pool was very small for the amount of villas on the site.

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Debbie

8.2

April 2024

room size was an absolute bonus - plenty of space for all. plenty of cupboard space water was wonderfully hot :) we were extremely comfortable in the unit. surprised with the few little comforts found in the kitchen and fridge (coffee/milk etc) All staff we came into contact with were incredibly helpful and friendly - went out their way to make sure we were looked after. Ideal location, lovely area and surrounds

art in the unit doesn't really gel - rather leave the walls blank a few areas where paint needs to be touched up on the walls (can see where there was damp problems before) a few mis matched items in the kitchen. for our stay no problem at all a few extra hangers would help.

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Sonya

8.2

March 2024

Great location, very spacious and comfortable, excellent beds and linen

Housekeeping, we left the villa at 9am for a meeting and returned at 1pm and the room was not cleaned up, they called me to ask if we need housekeeping at about 130pm and i said please come after 3 pm as we needed to get dressed and ready for a wedding, on our return it was not done properly, the did not replenish the toilet paper nor the coffee and supplies in the kitchen, nor did they sweep or mop the patio as the weather was windy and the terrace was a mess, in the morning i had to walk to reception to collect more toilet paper and coffee for the room as the whatsap number was not answered

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Shivani

9.1

March 2025

Beautiful setting, 10 minutes off the main strip. Less central than other places so good if you're looking for a quieter location. Honeymoon suite was grand with a gorgeous bathroom and 180 view of the lake and mountains behind it. The staff were friendly and helpful and helped us organise massages for during our stay. Breakfast and dinner were good but not exceptional. There's also a really sweet little swimming pool to relax in.

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Gideon

8.2

September 2023

We stayed in a two room villa, which was very well appointed. Each room had it's own en-suite, and there was a dining room, a lounge and an enclosed balcony with day bed. I was amazed at how much space we had. The room came with a fully stocked kitchen, including dishwasher as well as an LG washer-dryer. Views were exceptional.

They were a little stingy with the complimentary tea and coffee and milk - I recommend taking your own if you drink more than one cup a day. Parking spaces were very tight and cramped, and there was only one bay assigned to the villa, so our friends, who came in their own car, had to use the visitor's parking.

Points of Interest Around L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

Attractions

Franschhoek Motor Museum

7.6mi

Boschendal Wine Estate

9.6mi

Delaire Graff Estate

12mi

Afrikaans Language Monument

13.9mi

Delheim Wine Estate

14.4mi

Paarl

16.1mi

Butterfly World Zoo

16.7mi

Ernie Els Wines

17.7mi

Sir Lowry's Pass

20.6mi

Jordan Wine Estate

22.3mi

Khayelitsha Township

25.5mi

Table Mountain National Park

25.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

Spa/Wellness packages

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property