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The Last Word Franschhoek

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Lounge
Sundeck
Lounge

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
68 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Huguenot Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

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 Franschhoek Wine Tram and Dutch Reformed Church. 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 Wi-Fi 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 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Franschhoek guest house include Franschhoek Art House and Franschhoek Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Boschendal Estate - 7 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Petite Colombe - ‬15 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, bathrobes, 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

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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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

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 at the property
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.

Does The Last Word Franschhoek have a pool?

The Last Word Franschhoek has an outdoor 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. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clare

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

a perfect stay

this hotel is a little gem right in the middle of Franschhoek , the decor is absolutely stunning ,and the attention to detail is spot on. We had an amazing one night stay . the service of all the staff was excellent , and the manager is extremely hands on. Thankyou to all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Last Word. Franklin, Conrad and the whole team couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome, at home and offered to help with all aspects of our trip plans. The hotel decor and facilities surpassed expectations. We had an amazing few nights sleep, the room felt very premium and the bathroom was incredible! Overall, we felt the hotel was worth far more than what we paid and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff; beautiful large room; very quiet but only a very short walk to all the restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property in an amazing location. Great breakfasts. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

delyse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible and made our stay amazing. The small touches added to the suite were extremely thoughtful. The suite was huge and the entire property was tastefully decorated and pristine. A 5-star
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Euan

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

Fantastic place

As always this hotel delivers on Service, Location and Standards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Euan

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

Fabulous spot

Great place, centrally located, excellent rooms and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Euan

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

Fantastic place

Great location, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anko

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

Great experience overall

The Last Word is your home away from home. The entire staff has really gone the extra mile to make us feel comfortable, with little treats, candle lit room, a friendly smile. Thank you Conrad, Franklin and Team for all your efforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hunter, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at this lovely hotel. Beautiful rooms and a 5* service from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

Boutique Hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service and the room was extremely comfortable. Would recommend this property to anyone interested the Winelands of CapeTown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

E

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

Best Hotel in Franschhoek

Stayed here many times. Always amazing, faultless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way to meet your needs. The room was super spacious and comfortable. The hotel includes all mini bar, alcohol and breakfast in their rate. The location is great, in the town center, lots of shops and great restaurants around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019