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Chapter House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

14 Akadamie Street, Franschhoek, South Africa View Map

$268 nightly

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Chapter House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

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In the heart of the Franschhoek village, the elegant Chapter House Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool overlooking the Franschhoek Mountains. Built in 1888, it blends a colonial style with old-time chic. The individually decorated rooms at Chapter House Boutique Hotel come with air conditioning and DVD players. Each has an inviting seating area and a safety deposit box. Guests can rest on the veranda, enjoying the scent of Chapter House Boutique Hotel's rose and lavender garden. The stylish lounge with a fireplace provides a pleasant setting for reading, while its bar serves a variety of drinks. Free WiFi and complimentary private parking are available at the property. Cape Town International Airport is 30 mi away.

507 Reviews

9.0Exceptional
Cleanliness
9.4
Staff
9.6
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “Great location, very quiet and comfortable. Very refined ambiance plus excellent breakfast.”
  • “Nelson and Jay were fantastic hosts! The hotel is in a great location 2 mins walk to the main strip where there are some great…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Superior Pool Room

377 sqft • 1 Queen

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  • Balcony
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Superior Deluxe Room1/4

Superior Deluxe Room

377 sqft • 1 King

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Deluxe Room1/4

Deluxe Room

377 sqft • 2 Single, 1 King

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  • Balcony
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Classic Room1/4

Classic Room

377 sqft • 1 King

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    What Guests Loved

    9
    Exceptional

    Based on 507 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Staff

    9.6

    Overall Quality

    9

    Pros +

    • Great location, very quiet and comfortable. Very refined ambiance plus excellent breakfast.
    • Nelson and Jay were fantastic hosts! The hotel is in a great location 2 mins walk to the main strip where there are some great restaurant options.
    • Nice, small historical hotel with good service and friendly, supportive staff. The location is close to the main street of Franschhoek but quiet. Restaurants and shops are close by.

    Cons -

    • Everything was fab
    • Our room was in the old building (a new one is also there), aged and a bit smelly / musty. The old aircon was leaking into the TV below what caused a shortcut. For a hotel claiming for 5 stars and asking for corresponding rates, the room was not appropriate (more 2 stars rather than 5). Dinner is only a small selection and needs advance booking for preparation. We booked in advance for one evening but it was forgotten to prepare.
    • No hair dryer in room.Only duvet on bed in very hot weather.
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    10RobertPosted on: 1-28-2026

    Great location, very quiet and comfortable. Very refined ambiance plus excellent breakfast.

    10RussellPosted on: 12-18-2025

    Nelson and Jay were fantastic hosts! The hotel is in a great location 2 mins walk to the main strip where there are some great restaurant options.

    Everything was fab

    7BrunoPosted on: 11-17-2025

    Nice, small historical hotel with good service and friendly, supportive staff. The location is close to the main street of Franschhoek but quiet. Restaurants and shops are close by.

    Our room was in the old building (a new one is also there), aged and a bit smelly / musty. The old aircon was leaking into the TV below what caused a shortcut. For a hotel claiming for 5 stars and asking for corresponding rates, the room was not appropriate (more 2 stars rather than 5). Dinner is only a small selection and needs advance booking for preparation. We booked in advance for one evening but it was forgotten to prepare.

    8JoPosted on: 11-10-2025

    The staff were excellent, the hotel was characterful, clean and comfortable. We left too early for breakfast but they very kindly made us boxes to take away. Really enjoyed our brief stay.

    10JeanettePosted on: 8-1-2025

    Beautiful decor, friendly staff and great breakfast

    8ElsjePosted on: 4-26-2025

    Very good

    No hair dryer in room.Only duvet on bed in very hot weather.

    9BernardPosted on: 4-18-2025

    A great hotel right in the middle of Franschhoek. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean and the breakfast was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

    All good

    8KatiePosted on: 3-24-2025

    Great central location, nice big room, good breakfast.

    10DaleenPosted on: 3-24-2025

    I was. So impress. When we get there we were greeted by the lovely lady Ayona who take us for a introduction. Room. Was sooo. Beautiful. Food was amazing.. Very young friendly guy Alex served us Oh what a bundle. Of joy. The owners should give him a tap on the shoulder. He was outstanding with his hospitality. Than there was Wesley and Ash always busy greeting and helping the guest. I must say they run that place. As if they are the owners. Team. Work. Make DreamWork. I am. Super proud of them. Thank you for an amazing night.

    I love everything

    7LouisePosted on: 3-23-2025

    Beautiful building but needs a little touching up here and there to make excellent.

    The shower grouting needed attention and some detail dusting was required

    9MikePosted on: 3-22-2025

    The staff were friendly and helpful the breakfast was good. The overall layout was very good if a little quirky and the pool and bar were very enjoyable. The air con was really good and the rooms modern clean and airy. Overall we had a great time.

    The only things we found didn't work 100% were there was no mirror near enough to the dressing table to do make up, also having a window in the shower which looks onto the next rooms outside seating was odd! Trying to get back into the car park after popping out was very difficult, we always ended up having to access via the pedestrian gate then walk to reception to get them to open the car park gate as ringing the bell never worked.

    10PaulPosted on: 3-17-2025

    I have stayed here 4 times now and every time this place exceeds my expectations, and makes me feel right at home. I am so grateful for the team (Sakhi) in returning to me left items, going out of their way to get it to me in Cape Town

    10MatthewPosted on: 3-10-2025

    Fantastic boutique hotel in great location just back from all the amazing bars and restaurants in Franschoek

    We had a few minor issues that were dealt with promptly by the hotel staff, who were all amazing

    9SharonPosted on: 3-8-2025

    Welcoming staff, serene surroundings and lovely bedrooms although I’d avoid a loft room especially in the height of summer.

    7LucyPosted on: 2-24-2025

    We liked the position and the layout of the hotel with different seating areas.

    Our room was not the one shown when we made our booking. It had no view and no private seating area with a table where you could sit. So we were disappointed having paid up for a superior suite.

    10MichellePosted on: 2-24-2025

    The property was full of character and very comfortable with everything you could possibly want for a great stay. It’s a really lovely touch to have coffee, tea etc available whenever you want it. The spa was great and all the staff were really helpful.

    Nothing!

    10Andrea O.Posted on: 2-24-2025

    We found the rooms to be a very cozy environment with all the necessary facilities for our stay, a treat with a cupcake in the late afternoon, the breakfast is very tasty and the excellent location, I would return as often as necessary.

    10SuePosted on: 2-23-2025

    Fabulous location, lovely atmosphere, super breakfast and really helpful, kind, professional staff that go out of their way to help. A huge thank you.

    8JanePosted on: 2-23-2025

    Location was ideal; central but also quiet.

    Breakfast could have been better.

    7PhilipPosted on: 2-23-2025

    The room was good and location

    Lack of attention to detail and junior staff just left to get on with it. Lack of a visible manager meant many things hit and miss. Not up to previous hotels in group we have used. We have another hotel in the group on our travels which we have stayed at before and was excellent. Will be interesting to see if standards maintained

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    General

    • Adult Only
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 13 and older are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Location

    Chapter House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

    14 Akadamie Street, Franschhoek

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