Leeu House

Traveling with my mother, stayed in room number 5 for three nights. The Pros: The room made a good first impression, although there was a very strong smell of air freshener. Beds were comfy, room was clean, housecoat & slippers available, and it had a solid tea and coffee station. Reliable housekeeping and turndown service. Breakfast was consistently good. The courtyard off the back of the room was like a private oasis - a great place to read or pass the time if you need a break from it all. A comfier chair or chaise would have been nice, but not necessary by any stretch. Location in Franschhoek is fantastic - easy walking to shops, cafés, and necessities (grocery store, pharmacy, and post office within a couple of blocks). The service was excellent - staff were attentive and kind. The Cons: The air freshening spray was extremely strong, and it aggravated my allergies. I asked staff to stop using it, and I had to leave a window and the doors to the courtyard open for several hours for the scent to settle. Unfortunately, it became clear the freshener is used to mask a foul odor - I couldn’t place the smell, but it was strong. Again had to leave a window and doors open for several hours a day to make it tolerable - there are no screens, so you do this recognizing it’s a risk with flies and wildlife. The television only had Netflix. Normally, this would be a nice bonus, but we found it inconvenient that we were unable to watch local evening news, etc. since there was no cable.

Second time in Franschhoek and wanted to try something in town close to the action. Location is really good if you want to walk around and not have to drive or take shuttles. Service was very friendly and good if a bit unpolished. Food for breakfast and dinner were great. Rooms are all nice and vary depending on category. The suite by the pool is very nice and gets lots of light. Smaller rooms don't have views but still get plenty of light. Overall we thought it was good value and definitely recommend.

I really enjoyed this hotel, the staff is perfectly well trained, they call you by the last name, very cosy hotel with very few rooms. Worth every cent. The breakfast menu is perfect , but the buffet could use some more options. Beside that it is a 10 out of 10!

Stayed in Leeu house for 3 nights as part of our honeymoon. Beautiful building with lovely interior and exteriors how ever the room was slightly underwhelming, lacked character and disappointingly no view & blurred windows which was a shame given the surroundings. Location was perfect at the top of the main village road and was approx 10 mins from the wine tram station. Lots of bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was either buffet or hot choices from a menu which was lovely. The bar area was very quiet with no one sitting around in the evening which lacked ambiance. The pool area was the highlight with nice views of surrounding mountains.

Stayed here with some friends for 3 nights during our trip to Franschhoek. Lovely comfortable rooms and elegant manicured gardens. Staff excellent (especially Joy on reception) very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

We really enjoyed our stay at Leeu House. I would recommend it anyone looking for a higher-end lodge in the area. The staff were friendly and breakfast was a welcome slow (as it should) start to the day. I think just avoid the rooms over the top of the pub.

Outstanding! A place to stay and always remember. The décoration is very special and surprising. Service and food are great. The room was very comfortable and calm. Thank you for a perfect service. We can only recommend this incredible address.

We stayed at this hotel for two nights. It's a beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and a wonderful pool and garden area. It only has a small number of rooms, and the staff are extremely welcoming, and couldn't do enough for us. On our second night we ate at the hotel and couldn't believe the low price of £20 for two people (excluding wine). It was like dining at your own private villa. It's on the main street in Franschhoek, so everything is close by. The wine tram kiosk is only a few minutes walk away. The quality of the shops, bars and restaurants are exceptional. We wish we had stayed longer than just two nights.

From the moment we arrived for our 2-night stay on our road trip around South Africa, nothing was too much trouble. We were greeted warmly by Marius, who parked our car and brought in our luggage. Our room (number 2) was spacious, spotlessly clean and had everything we could ask for. Complimentary small bottles of red and chilled white wine were left in the room. The garden and pool area is gorgeous. Breakfast was a delectable affair with fruit (perfectly ripe - one of my bug bears is unripe melon), various continental options and a menu with hot options - we tried the avocado (and hummus & roast tomato) rye toast, the eggs Benedict with trout and the French toast pancakes with berries, maple syrup and lemon infused cream - all yummy. A short stroll takes you to the restaurants along Main Street. We were also treated to a complementary wine tasting at the neighbouring sister hotel, Le Quartier Francais. Wonderful. It was a treat to stay here from start to finish. Reception staff were friendly and helpful, the 2 gentlemen serving breakfast were smilingly eager to please, and special mention for Marius to greeted us when we arrived back after a day visiting the wine Estates and waved us off with bottled water for the next leg of our trip. Very highly recommended. Oh, and the fish & chips from the snack menu are great, too !