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The Last Word Franschhoek

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Garden view
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | View from room
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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68 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Town Hall9 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Wine Tram11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Pass8 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)57 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Suite, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Franschhoek

A luxury stay in Franschhoek awaits you at The Last Word Franschhoek. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Dutch Reformed Church and Franschhoek Art House. Highlights at this boutique guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Franschhoek guest house include Franschhoek Town Hall and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 9 min walk
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 11 min walk
  • Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive
  • Franschhoek Pass - 8 min drive
  • Boschendal Estate - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Terbodore Coffee Roasters - 6 min walk
  • Franschhoek Station Pub and Craft Bar - 6 min walk
  • The Station House - 7 min walk
  • River Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Cape Chamonix Wine And Springwater - 4 min walk

About this property

The Last Word Franschhoek

Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Last Word Franschhoek. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Franschhoek guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Last Word Franschhoek offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and free minibar items are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Franschhoek guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Reubens

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Last Word Franschhoek

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1100 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit 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, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

Last Word Franschhoek
Last Word House
Last Word House Franschhoek
Franschhoek The Hotel
The Hotel Franschhoek
The Last Word Franschhoek Hotel Franschhoek
Last Word Franschhoek Guesthouse
Last Word Guesthouse
Franschhoek The Hotel
The Hotel Franschhoek
The Last Word Franschhoek Guesthouse
The Last Word Franschhoek Franschhoek
The Last Word Franschhoek Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Last Word Franschhoek?

Yep, The Last Word Franschhoek has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Last Word Franschhoek?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Last Word Franschhoek on 23 May 2024 start from AU$385.08, 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 The Last Word Franschhoek have a pool?

The Last Word Franschhoek has a pool.

What makes The Last Word Franschhoek a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Last Word Franschhoek.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Last Word Franschhoek?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Last Word Franschhoek serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Last Word Franschhoek?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Last Word Franschhoek?

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

Are pets allowed at The Last Word Franschhoek?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Last Word Franschhoek Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eric

3 star stay - heavy 5 star price!
Very average place but comes with a very high price. Standards not up to the price being charged. Attention to the little things missing. Definitely not worth over Euro 300 per night! Bathroom towels old and fraying. No back-up power for repeated load-shedding (even 3-star hotels in Cape Town / Graaf-Reinett / Kruger Park / across South Africa now have full solar invertor - back-up generators installed!). Bed too short (and I am average height - my feet hang over end which last happened to me at a hotel for midgets in Paris!). Room cleaning service merely adequate. Off street parking almost unparkable unless you're in a Fiat Uno. Etc ... Much better places in Franschoek for much less money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Last Word is a great place to stay - spacious room, great amenities, friendly and helpful staff. The only complaint was that our room had an air conditioner which was undersized for the room. That coupled with the rolling power outages made the room quite uncomfortable at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It really is the last word!
Amazing hotel and staff. Beautiful room with it’s own small swimming pool. The breakfasts were delicious and the house keeping staff are amazing! Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We think this hotel is a gem in Franschhoek. This is our 2nd visit, first staying in room 3 and this stay in room 2. The staff cannot do enough for you, we love our suite, feeling very relaxed in it. The extra touches the staff go to are greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing
The price I paid way way too much for the experience of staying at the last word. I don't mind paying for quality but this trip it really was way out of kilter regarding pice vs experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Spot in the middle of Franschhoek
Loved it! was really great and everyone was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars
Awesome stay in a beautiful guest house. Charming and luxurious with super large rooms with everything you need. Will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Akbar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service with a smile!
Overall a memorable stay at the hotel. The staff and responsiveness to requests are top notch. From the welcome we received from Conrad and the team to them trying to fulfill our requests, they were amazing. Rooms are large, which is ideal for a couple, not sure about families, did not ask. The hotel is situated on the main road it is within walking distance of all you need. Make sure you look out for the sign as Wave directed us to the delivery entrance! Dietary requirements are catered for no problem - you ask and they try to accommodate the request. The afternoon tea/drinks were a treat. They only have breakfast on site and do not do other meals - they are surrounded by a variety of restaurants. The pool is not heated so usage is dependent on the time of year and temperature. There are 10 rooms and not enough parking, so you might need to park on the street - our car was safe overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021