The stylish, intimate and comfortable Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guesthouse is situated on a leafy road in Franschhoek, one of the most stunning valleys in the world, and the food and wine capital of South Africa. With just six unique cottages and suites set on a beautiful property, you can be assured of personalised service from the family-owned and managed, five-star, luxury guest house and boutique hotel, rated the best small hotel and the best luxury hotel in the world on Tripadvisor.com. This is the ideal place to relax in luxury, while still enjoying the home-away-from home feeling.
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The guesthouse consists of six charming rooms, in five unique buildings, joined by winding pathways set in lush gardens. The pathways meet at Twyfeling - the beautiful Cape Dutch main home. There are three guest cottages with their own kitchenette, private garden and swimming pool. The other three units are guest suites which share a large solar heated pool. High, rambling hedges wrap around the gardens and pools ensuring your privacy. Children can be accommodated at Oortuiging Cottage.
No detail is overlooked at Akademie, from the amazing artwork and beautiful antiques that are scattered around, to the daily servings of coffee and pastries in the afternoons.
We love the pre-programmed mobile phone that is given to all guests at the beginning of their stay - important contacts are already loaded into the address book and you'll be able to use Google maps too.
Akademie Street is ideal for travellers looking for some peace amid the business of a trip but for those looking for a bit of nightlife, this spot may be a tad on the quiet side!
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Akademie Street can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Akademie Street or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Akademie Street start from around $290, or US$290, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A French-inspired village surrounded by superlative scenery, sun-drenched vineyards and unmatched restaurants
