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theLAB Franschhoek

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Superior Room with Fireplace | View from room
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$167
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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15 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Huguenot Monument
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room with Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Room with Fireplace

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Garden view

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Apartment

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Smart speakers

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

theLAB Franschhoek

4-star Franschhoek guest house close to Franschhoek Town Hall
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has a hot tub and spa services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
TheLAB Franschhoek offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Franschhoek guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.
TheLAB Franschhoek features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 388 square feet (36 square meters) include conference space. This Franschhoek guesthouse also offers spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

TheLAB Franschhoek is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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

theLAB Franschhoek Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service ce and hosting by Asedi! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect spot to come back to after spending the day at the wineries. The staff were fabulous and we enjoyed having a pool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Most stupidly designed bedroom - dont stay

The issue is with the room. It’s large - but effectively a huge bathroom with a bed in the middle - nothing separated Come in and there’s a bath on the left… then the bed then a small glass screen sticking out no more than 3/4 of the length of the bed and not up to the ceiling with a toilet on the other side. Then a basin then the shower. There is no seating (apart from a low stool opposite the toilet bizarrely) no desk no table. A toilet offering no privacy right next to the bed - nice for the partner remaining in bed whilst it’s in use. The front of the room is all glass lwith a walk way in front. Whilst the glsss is frosted it has clear glass edging and stripes allowing passers by to look in. There is a privacy blind which you can lower electronically but then you can’t access the door. The lighting is also weird. No switches just a remote - not ideal when there are two of you. Toilet area lights up when you walk in this lighting the whole room in the night. Absolute mental design and I would just say the owners should stay there a few nights. Shame as the other facilities and staff were lovely but anyone who thinks that room Is an appropriate design for a hotel needs to be in another business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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