Val d'Or Estate

Guesthouse in Franschhoek with an outdoor pool and a bar

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November 2025

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December 2025

Owners Cottage | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

2 Bedroom Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Val d'Or Estate offers a peaceful retreat. Guests relax by the outdoor pool or book spa services like manicures and massages. The property has a library for quiet reading, in-room WiFi for connectivity, and dry cleaning/laundry services for convenient longer stays.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Pool
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Barn House Gallery Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Owners Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

120 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Barn House De Luxe Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

3 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

110 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Owners Suite

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

Coffee/tea maker

179 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Garden Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Gallery Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Champagne Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Free bottled water

50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

7690, Western Cape, Franschhoek, R45 Main Road

What's nearby

Leopard's Leap Winery - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Boschendal Estate - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Franschhoek Wine Tram - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Stellenbosch University - 30 min drive - 33.0 km
Spier Wine Estate - 41 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
‪Rickety Bridge Winery - ‬6 min drive
‪Anthonij Rupert Wines - ‬5 min drive
‪French Connection - ‬7 min drive
‪Franks Corner Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Val d'Or Estate

Upscale boutique guesthouse

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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Val d'Or Estate offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Air conditioning

￥85,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
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 elevator

More

3 buildings
Built in 1942
Designated smoking areas

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for English breakfast: 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

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

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 organization.

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 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Val d'Or Estate Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ineke

Mar 3, 2020

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

Beautiful place. Great staff. Wonderful breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher, Leipzig

Jan 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

- 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

Jul 20, 2019

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

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

Jul 15, 2019

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

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

Sep 26, 2018

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

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

Sep 15, 2018

Adoramos o lugar! O quarto é espaçoso e aconchegante!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Linus

Mar 11, 2018

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

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 traveler

Jan 16, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

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

8/10 Good

milena

Nov 22, 2017

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

Excelente

Minha estadia foi incrível, quarto excelente e serviço ótimo! Foi tudo incrível além do hotel ser lindo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 30, 2017

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

Amazing stay. It was perfect :)

Just perfect!

10/10 Excellent

OrlanB, Saffron Walden UK

Apr 18, 2017

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Jan 28, 2017

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

Taste of tranquil relaxation

Beautiful

8/10 Good

Timothy

Jan 27, 2017

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

B and b on road trip

poor greeting otherwise excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Aleta

Dec 23, 2016

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 17, 2016

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

Peaceful and conveniently close to amenities

It was lovely and peaceful.

8/10 Good

Peter

Dec 10, 2016

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New York

Jul 18, 2016

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

A Real Country Inn

A Real Country Inn and all that that conjures up.

8/10 Good

Niklas, Göteborg

Apr 28, 2016

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Johannesburg

Apr 20, 2016

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie, Adelaide South Australia

Mar 21, 2016

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Claes-g, Tyresö

Mar 16, 2016

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

Excellent property. Gave us, 3 coupples, a whole house with kitchen, lounge, dining room and and private patio

8/10 Good

Jette, Hobro

Feb 14, 2016

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

Meget smuk beliggenhed. Fin have og god lille pool. Stort værelse med rigtig fin altan. Dog ikke optimal mulighed for skygge. Ligger temmelig langt fra byen. Kræver taxa eller bil for f.eks. restaurantbesøg.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 10, 2016

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

Beautiful lodgings in Franshoek

Amazing place to stay just out of Franshoek, but set in a beautiful location with mountains all around and with beautiful gardens and a lovely swimming pool. Accomodation is very comfortable with all mod cons and staff are very helpful.

8/10 Good

spke, washington dc

Jan 8, 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A solid choice

This was a good choice. The pics do not do the place justice as it is a beautiful property. The waitstaff was very good at breakfast. The rooms were nicely appointed but furniture was out dated and mix matched. Overall, would repeat.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Cardiff

Dec 27, 2015

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

A drive through the wine lands

A fantastic overnight stay as we drove though the wine lands - great room and lovely breakfast

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