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Val d'Or Estate

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Franschhoek with outdoor pool and bar/lounge

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Interior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 Bedroom Villa
Owners Cottage | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Barn House De Luxe Cottage

Barn House De Luxe Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 110.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gallery Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Family Suite

Garden Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Champagne Suite | Balcony

Champagne Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Owners Cottage | Private kitchen

Owners Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Villa

2 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 178.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Barn House Gallery Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Owners Suite

Owners Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • La Motte Estate - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Boschendal Estate - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Pearl Valley Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rickety Bridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anthonij Rupert Wines - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Val d'Or Estate

Upscale boutique guest house
At Val d'Or Estate, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), barbecues and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Val d'Or Estate boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 125 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Val d'Or Estate
Val d'Or Estate Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate House
Val d'Or Estate House Franschhoek
Val d`Or Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse
Val d'Or Estate Franschhoek
Val d'Or Estate Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does Val d'Or Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Val d'Or Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Val d'Or Estate?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Val d'Or Estate?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Val d'Or Estate?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Val d'Or Estate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Val d'Or Estate located?

Situated in Franschhoek, this boutique guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of La Motte Estate and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Leopard's Leap Winery and Boschendal Estate are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Val d'Or Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Roodepoort

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

Beautiful place. Great staff. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher, Leipzig

- freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal gab uns Tipps für Restaurants zum Abendessen, - große und saubere Zimmer, - liebevoll gestalteter und großzügige Gartenanlage - aufgrund der Lage und da kein Abendessen angeboten wird, ist ein Auto notwendig, um nach Fraenschock zum Abendessen zu fahren - Pool hätte sauberer sein können, - Zustand der Poolauflagen war schlecht, - Kaffee zum Frühstück war nicht gut, - laute und tropfende Klimaanlage im Zimmer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna

A hidden gem in the hills
Val D'Or is a hidden treasure in Franschoek. We went for the Bastille Day Festival, and our stay was perfect. The room was spacious and comfy, the grounds are impeccably landscaped, and the breakfast was delightful. Go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Vale la pena
Fue una estadia maravillosa. El hotel esta situado en un lugar espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Onyeka

Totally Amazing
Amazing Estate, lush greenery with very comfortable rooms and amazing service. We stayed in the 2 bedroom Villa and I must say the pictures online don't do this place justice. It is beautiful, comfortable and very relaxing. Plus very great for young kids as well. We totally enjoyed our stay and loved every bit of Franschhoek.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

JULIANA, Uberlandia

Adoramos o lugar! O quarto é espaçoso e aconchegante!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Linus

Perfect for family!
Me and my wife and our two kids spend three nights there. We were more than satisfied! Good room, excellent breakfast and nice pool and lawn for the kids to play on! We hopefully will get back on day! / Linus with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Adequate
Not up to the 4 * when compared to the other 4* I stayed at. Also I did not receive the room that was in the photos called Owner’s Suite. The room I received was not nearly as nice or large but they did not charge me less
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

milena

Excelente
Minha estadia foi incrível, quarto excelente e serviço ótimo! Foi tudo incrível além do hotel ser lindo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing stay. It was perfect :)
Just perfect!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

OrlanB, Saffron Walden UK

A Tranquil Retreat
We stayed at Val d'Or a couple of years ago and it was an easy decision to return once we had made our minds up to visit the Winelands again. The essence of Val d'Or is its tranquility and seclusion amidst such beautiful mountain scenery but despite the seclusion it is easily accessible directly from Cape Town or from Franschhoek itself. The plethora of wonderful restaurants and wine estates are just a stones throw away. The apartments and rooms are spacious and well appointed and the breakfasts offer a wide range of options including fruit, cereals cheeses, cooked meats and of course the cooked breakfast. there is also a very decent bar which is attended during the day and early evening but which reverts to a convenient honesty bar after hours. The staff are friendly and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to go back or to recommend to a friend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Taste of tranquil relaxation
Beautiful
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Timothy

B and b on road trip
poor greeting otherwise excellent.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Couldn't have been better! Fabulous place.
Our stay was fabulous and the pictures don't do this place justice! The owner, his daughter and staff couldn't be nicer. They made dinner reservations for us and recommended some fabulous places. The grounds are beautiful and the location is perfect. One of our air conditioners wasn't working smell they upgraded us to a huge beautiful cottage. They all go above and beyond for their guests and I would highly recommend this guest house estate.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful and conveniently close to amenities
It was lovely and peaceful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter

Secluded magic lodge
Very comfortable, clean, neat and convenient yet far enough away to be a little secluded, which is great. Very friendly management and staff. We will be back again, I'm sure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New York

A Real Country Inn
A Real Country Inn and all that that conjures up.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Niklas, Göteborg

Vackert hotell med bra service och fina rum!
Vackert beläget hotel i det grönskande Franschoek. Fint inredda rum och rent och fräscht! Perfekt för familjen eller större grupper då det finns tillgång till stor uteplats, väl inrett kök och grillmöjligheter. God frukost och jättebra service! Vi glömde vår kamera i en taxi kvällen innan och kvinnan i receptionen ringde både restaurangen vi varit på och taxibolaget och löste så kameran blev levererad tillbaka. Stor eloge! Rekommenderas varmt!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Johannesburg

A little bit of heaven
Good day, my wife and I had not been in the Cape together for over 24 years. We attended a family wedding in Tulbagh and decided to stay on for a few days. We had never been to Franschoek before and were highly impressed with the area. There are plenty of restaurants in the town with some lovely boutiques for those who like to shop. One thing that impressed us was the cleanliness - not a bit of litter to be found. Unfortunately we could only spend one night but we will be back in the future...hopefully we will be able to a little more exploring. Val d'Or Estate was lovely - they even upgraded our room when we arrived which was a nice surprise.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie, Adelaide South Australia

Val d'or a travellers haven
After a long drive from Oudsthoon it was a pleasant surprise to find we had been given an upgrade to the top floor room with balcony. The views of the surrounding mountains were stunning Franschhoek lies girdled within this wine growing framework and Val d'or lies in its centre The staff were extremely friendly and efficient and special thanks to the young man at reception called Mdla. He carried our two heavy bags upstairs and gave us advice on restaurants that we may like to visit over our three day stay The owner Suzette whom we had never met. we thanked for our upgrade next morning and we commended her on the beautiful setting and home We are retired Australians who have seen much of the world and Val d'or will stay as an outstanding memory