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Maison d'Ail

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
TV
Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Explore the area

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77 Reservoir Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Huguenot Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Franschhoek

At Maison d'Ail you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Franschhoek Town Hall and Dutch Reformed Church. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a garden and a front desk safe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Franschhoek guest house include Franschhoek Wine Tram and Huguenot Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Franschhoek Art House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Get Lost Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Franks Corner Bar And Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Maison d'Ail

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Maison d'Ail. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Franschhoek guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Maison d'Ail offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Franschhoek guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maison d'Ail

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Maison d'Ail Hotel Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Hotel
Maison d'Ail Franschhoek
Maison d`Ail Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail House Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail House
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse
Maison d'Ail Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Maison d'Ail?

Yep, Maison d'Ail has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Maison d'Ail?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maison d'Ail on 22 May 2026 start from AU$195, 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.

Does Maison d'Ail have a pool?

Maison d'Ail has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Maison d'Ail serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maison d'Ail?

No, Maison d'Ail does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maison d'Ail?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maison d'Ail?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Maison d'Ail Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Maison D’Ail! The room was spacious spotless and really comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and so were all the staff. Beautiful outlook and a little walk down the hill into town, which we enjoyed, we’ll definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Maison D'Ail was exceptional. Everything was perfect, the room and bathroom were large and spotless, the decor throughout the property was tasteful and elegant, it was quiet and peaceful and the breakfast was great too. Amanda was extremely helpful throughout our stay. We will definitely go back when we next visit Franschhoek.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I arrived and was told “you’re the unlucky one. Your room’s aircon doesn’t work”. It’s the last thing you want to hear when it’s 35 degrees outside. The friend I was travelling with was told that “you’re the lucky one, your rooms air con is working”. What amazed me is that I was the person that made the booking and the payment. That said, the face clothes in my room looked dirty and stained to the point that I asked for new ones as I wasn’t sure that they were clean. I was told that maybe they were stains from previous guests make-up. My toilet hadn’t been flushed from the previous guest and there wasn’t enough parking on the premises.
Soiled toilet in my room on arrival
Make-up/dirt stains of the two facecloths on my arrival
Another stained face cloth
Stained face cloth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

gwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

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

Make sure payments are correct

A brilliant place to stay the staff is excellent the stay is awesome however make sure the payment details are correct We were charged and paid up front when we booked (two installments)… and then the place said they did not get paid and we had to pay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

terence

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

Lovely

Great little hostel just 10 minutes walk outside of a fantastic location ...room excellent and breakfast was perfect....really helpful great communication..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing establishment with Amazon staff. A short uber ride into franschoek
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Franschhoek Paradise

Nestled in the beautiful town of Franschhoek, this guest house is a gem. Super friendly, welcoming and helpful staff made our stay a delightful and memorable one. Will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

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

Little Gem

Great as always, Judy took good care of us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

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

Wonderful place to stay

Lovely accommodation with huge rooms, welcoming staff, fantastic breakfast and 20 mins walk in to town. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, friendly staff Quiet area Best breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki

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

Such a lovely stay

What a fantastic find! Absolutely loved the property. Gorgeous swimming pool, comfortable king bed with plush linen, spacious shower... Judy cooked us a delicious breakfast and corna was a perfect host who managed our booking from start to finish. All in all, such a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic final stop. Nice to chat with owner. Cat was lovely😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Fady

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: Hot breakfast was delicious. The cold breakfast buffet options were nice as well. The So So:
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent. TV’s in every room but no channels!! Walk from main st about 1 km so yuk yuk taxis were handy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely one-night stay at this guest house, just a short drive up a hill from the main street (likely would be too far to walk this at night). Our room had beautiful mountain views, and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was cooked on order in the cozy open plan kitchen lounge area and was delicious! Highly recommend staying here, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021