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theLAB Franschhoek

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool

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Superior Room with Fireplace | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe
Concierge desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
15 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Huguenot Monument
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Garden view

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room with Fireplace

Superior Room with Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Franschhoek

At theLAB Franschhoek you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with facials and mani/pedis. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and microwave in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Franschhoek guest house include Huguenot Monument and Franschhoek Wine Tram.
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Franschhoek Pass - 6 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬14 min walk

About this property

theLAB Franschhoek

Suburban guesthouse with spa services and outdoor pool
TheLAB Franschhoek offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this guest house measures 388 square feet (36 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at theLAB Franschhoek. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star Franschhoek guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 388 sq ft of conference space
  • 36 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
TheLAB Franschhoek offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 388 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at theLAB Franschhoek

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

theLAB LIFESTYLE Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB Franschhoek Franschhoek
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at theLAB Franschhoek?

TheLAB Franschhoek offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at theLAB Franschhoek?

Yep, theLAB Franschhoek has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at theLAB Franschhoek?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does theLAB Franschhoek have a pool?

TheLAB Franschhoek has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes theLAB Franschhoek a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at theLAB Franschhoek.

Does theLAB Franschhoek serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at theLAB Franschhoek?

No, theLAB Franschhoek does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at theLAB Franschhoek?

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

Are pets allowed at theLAB Franschhoek?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

theLAB Franschhoek Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked pool area lounge area, didn’t like” no chairs or desk table in room “ toilet and shower set up ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very nice and within walking distance of the main shopping street. Host incredibly helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TheLab is about a 15 minute walk into the centre of town & is well located. We really enjoyed our stay. Food & service was all very good. Staff very welcoming and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

comfortable stay away from the buzz

Lovely people, comfortable, outside hottub was fab, breakfasts made to order, really large bathroom. The only thing was the tech which doesn't work and needs to be ditched. It's a gimmick which doesn't add to the experience- not pleasant having music in the room going on in the middle of the night having had no explanation of what to do to stop it. All in all though very much to be recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities, decor and staff all absolutely perfect. Beautiful bathroom, fantastic breakfast and a wonderful wine cellar. Couldn’t have loved it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

First Class !!

Amazing place with fabulous friendly staff and rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at TheLAB. Gerard and the team were fantastic, they went over and beyond to make our stay special. We forgot a bag and they went the extra mile to help us retrieve it. And, they helped us with dinner reservations at the last minute (we had no clue they went like hot cakes!). The whole team were lovely and everyone was so smiley. Looking forward to going back! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yolandre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annina

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

Beautiful, quiet hotel

We've had a great stay here- all the staff are so friendly and helpful, the property is beautifully furnished and decorated, and having a pool to use (especially in summer) was the cherry on the cake. It's also wirhin walking distance to the town center. Would highly recommend staying at the LAB.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved the property, the concept, the shower and the service. Loved Franschoek in general and would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Fantastic Hotel

Fantastic hotel with a very friendly staff and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marinus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheliza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the LabFranschoek. The staff especially Gerald and Jodi were very helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and cooked to order. The communal areas were lovely as well. The guest rooms were tech savvy with touch shower, automated blinds and more. Close walk and closer drive to the Main Street in Franschhoek. We would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

R

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff were friendly. Highlights include a spacious room with bath, honesty wine bar and drinks service, and the jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Ftanschhoek Literary Festival weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at theLAB. Gerald, Candice and the team were incredibly hospitable and the accommodation and facilities are top notch. We'll definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wilna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021