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Residence Vive La Vie

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Superior King Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Sun deck
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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27 Uitkykstreet, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Huguenot Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 40.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior King Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior King Suite | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Residence Vive La Vie

Mediterranean bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services are available at this bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services.
Residence Vive La Vie offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.
During your stay at Residence Vive La Vie, you're just a quick walk from Franschhoek Wine Tram. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Franschhoek Wine Tram and Franschhoek Art House
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Residence Vive La Vie. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Franschhoek bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Residence Vive La Vie has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Residence Vive La Vie

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Residence Vive La Vie offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Residence Vive Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive Vie
Residence Vive Vie B&B Franschhoek
Residence Vive Vie B&B
Vive La Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive La Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive La Vie Bed & breakfast
Residence Vive La Vie Bed & breakfast Franschhoek

Residence Vive La Vie Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a delight!
We had an amazing stay here. The place.is lovely and the staff were brilliant. It was so comfortable! We had spent the day on the wine tram, which was lovely. The room was exceptional - it was so comfortable and generously sized. The breakfast was delicious and service great. Would definitely return if we go back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Franschhoek Stay
Friendly and welcoming, fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for couples. Friendly staff. Good location to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil. Absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Arlngton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Warm and helpful staff. Convenient to central Franschhoek. Loved the breakfast and lounging around the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great property with wonderful amenities and an excellent staff. Close walk to restaurants and shops. We will highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff ! Excellent breakfast. Rooms comfortable
Claming surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect , charming place . Anne Lise was an amazing hostess . We felt really well taken care of !

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great solo getawat
This was the perfect place to stay for a solo getaway. The room was comfortable and the service was outstanding. The convenient location is a bonus. I would definitely recommend a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

kieran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad but not great either
Excellent service by host. Parking available for a car or 2. Room clean and comfortable however was very cold. This ruined my stay. Needed extra heater. Used aircon to get some warmth. Shower was good. Main disappointment was not refunded for part of stay as had to leave 2 days early.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sigvor Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theunis, Oakland Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and loved it even more. Staff are excellent and will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find in Franschoek , the staff were the best, friendly and helpful and the rooms are stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property with only a few rims so not crowded at all
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spaciousness of the rooms is excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and welcoming.
Wonderful stay here, well looked after and a friendly welcome. Loved breakfast!! Very classy residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem
We stayed here for 3 nights 17-19 March. It was amazing. Our host kept us smiling with his great sense of humour and charm. In spite of the worrying times he always made sure we were comfortable and brought us champagne while we relaxed pool side. The accommodation itself was spacious beautifully decorated and cleaned meticulously. At breakfast we were served fruit and the option of cooked food too which was very tasty. Very friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for making it such a lovely part of our holiday. In terms of location it's walking distance to the main road with plenty art galleries and eateries to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disappointing.
There are nicer places to stay in Franschhoek. We were given no notification of loadshedding times, we arrived home from the wine tram to complete darkness and one candle in the room. We requested more and were given ONE more candle to light the entire room and bathroom. There was no water in the fridge when we arrived. A soap dish, without soap. Handsoap and shower gels were bolted into the wall. Two ply toilet paper on the roll, but single sheet for the roll - it just felt like they were cutting corners wherever possible. Breakfast on the 2nd day was half the quantity of the first day "because of loadshedding" but that's no excuse.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020