theLAB Franschhoek

Superior Room with Fireplace | View from room

Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Couples treatment rooms, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(78 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Franschhoek

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this bed and breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a smart speaker, as well as a coffee/tea maker and air conditioning. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, a memory foam bed, and laundry facilities.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Franschhoek

Nearby attractions

Cape Canopy Tour

19.2 mi

Franschhoek Motor Museum (by appointment only)

12.1 mi

Spice Route Destination

25.3 mi

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

19 mi

Available Rooms

Economy Double Room

1 Queen • 237 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room

1 King • 377 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

1 King • 2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room with Fireplace

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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theLAB Franschhoek

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8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(78 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Franschhoek

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Franschhoek

Nearby attractions

Cape Canopy Tour

19.2 mi

Franschhoek Motor Museum (by appointment only)

12.1 mi

Spice Route Destination

25.3 mi

Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

19 mi

Available Rooms

Economy Double Room

1 Queen • 237 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room

1 King • 377 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

1 King • 2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room with Fireplace

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(78 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Clean and well situated

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely people, comfortable, outside hottub was fab, breakfasts made to order, really large bathroom. The only thing was the tech which doesn't work and needs to be ditched. It's a gimmick which doesn't add to the experience- not pleasant having music in the room going on in the middle of the night having had no explanation of what to do to stop it. All in all though very much to be recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Location, amenities, decor and staff all absolutely perfect. Beautiful bathroom, fantastic breakfast and a wonderful wine cellar. Couldn’t have loved it more.

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Amazing place with fabulous friendly staff and rooms and a great breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at TheLAB. Gerard and the team were fantastic, they went over and beyond to make our stay special. We forgot a bag and they went the extra mile to help us retrieve it. And, they helped us with dinner reservations at the last minute (we had no clue they went like hot cakes!). The whole team were lovely and everyone was so smiley. Looking forward to going back! Thanks again!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A nice and friendly place to stay, the wine bar has a variety of wines and the stuff is friendly. A place to feel like home. The restaurants are walking distance from here.

5.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

We've had a great stay here- all the staff are so friendly and helpful, the property is beautifully furnished and decorated, and having a pool to use (especially in summer) was the cherry on the cake. It's also wirhin walking distance to the town center. Would highly recommend staying at the LAB.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Loved the property, the concept, the shower and the service. Loved Franschoek in general and would definitely come back again

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fantastic hotel with a very friendly staff and an amazing breakfast.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

We loved staying at the LabFranschoek. The staff especially Gerald and Jodi were very helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and cooked to order. The communal areas were lovely as well. The guest rooms were tech savvy with touch shower, automated blinds and more. Close walk and closer drive to the Main Street in Franschhoek. We would return again.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at theLAB. Gerald, Candice and the team were incredibly hospitable and the accommodation and facilities are top notch. We'll definitely be back. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Great location and friendly staff

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Great fun with all the tech. Not all the tech worked all the time

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

It was honestly so lovely!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Great stay at the lab. Fantastic place with great service. Freindly staff and very well appointed accommodation. We will definitely return soon for another stay. Highly recommend.

2.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Firstly I booked at The Lab not a room opposite the lab, I have a 6 year old daughter which loved the jacuzzi and had to upgrade to a room inside the house. I was put in Room1, and was happy.... I had to pay an extra R900 which I didn't budget for cause that was part of my spending money. I gentleman never informed me that the premises has a sauna either a theatre... I mean I have a 6 year old with me, who loves movies... The couple on the other room paid R599 the 2nd night and got a room opposite the road but was offer to stay in there room which was close to the pool because of their honeymoon.... Come on am a single parent...whats good for one guest is good for the others

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Great service. Wish I stayed for longer to enjoy all the facilities- will definitely be back

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Vraiment magnifique ! We lived it and regret not to stay longer ! Thank you to the Rocklands B and B

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

The hotel tries to be modern and cutting edge. Unfortunately a lot of the very basics don't even work (e.g. no hot water at times, no electricity at times, switches that don't work, Alexa that doesn't work, TV that takes ages to work). Perhaps walk before you can fly.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Desk staff did not make me feel welcome, shower heads simply waste water and flood the room and most of the high tech capabilities in my room did not work.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2019

Cool new concept which can take a little while to get use to. Nice pool and jacuzzi and great base as only 5 mins from town.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Sweet but techy Hotel. Good service. Close to town. Has scooters you can ride about on. Can sunbathe outside

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

The experience was wonderful. The service was warm and accommodating. There are tiny maintenance issues that could easily be fixed which when left unattended detracts from the overall experience. The shower was not clean at all. The water was also not very hot.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

This is a unique property as it is all linked up to Amazon via Echo. We visited during low season so were upgraded without extra cost to a room that had a huge bed and bath tub. We stayed here in order to visit the Franschhoek Wine Tram so the big breakfast in the morning was appreciated. This hotel has a great staff team who could not have been more helpful.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Loved it!

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

This hotel is a hidden gem. Located in a neighborhood (vs. a busy main street), it is unpretentious and eco-friendly. It relies on solar power during the day and is serious about its footprint on the environment but not having plastic water bottles (glass are available) in all the rooms. There is a spa, hot tub and outside area to enjoy a peaceful garden after touring the wineries. The high tech makes this place super friendly for those who are already used to this ("Echo" is their version of Alexa) or for those who want to learn. The breakfast is delightful and the wine bar selection is outstanding. A home away from home--the manager is excellent--friendly, techy, sommelier, knowledgeable. Thank-you for a wonderful stay in Franschhoek valley!

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Problem one night of stay due to internet down impacts greatly at automated hotel room

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Pro: Was nice to use modern technology in a hotel! Con: The pool and jacuzzi didn’t look very clean

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

TheLab is about a 10 minute walk from the centre of Franschoek with easy parking. It’s a modern comfortable boutique style hotel with spacious rooms and attentive service. The frustration is their choice to use “Alexa” in the rooms which we found gimmicky and not very reliable.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

This is a boutique hotel on a hill 4 blocks up from the main street in Franschhoek, where there are restaurants, shops & the wine tram booking office. Free water, tea & coffee all day and beer on tap payable. Also snack items in the room to buy. Electric scooters & bicycles for rent. Meals available for lunch & dinner as well as free breakfast. Food is good, the staff are excellent. Room 1 needs a mirror near the electric socket in the bedroom to see what you are doing when you dry your hair. Only Netflix on the tv in the room, but another tv available in the hotel sitting area. Small pool & flies are a problem. Futuristic controls for lights, blinds & tv - Alexa doesn’t always respond. Eco controls music. Coffee dispensed using Alexa as well. We are in our 60’s so we found it too far out walking back up hill in the dark from the main street/ getting to the wine tram/ restaurants. Cyclists would probably enjoy it as they can go up the mountain & young people- especially honeymooners. Mixed nationalities stay here. No radiators in the room & water in the bathroom tends to go everywhere as it’s a wet room as well as having a bath. The toilet in Room 1 is right up against the washbasin shelf, which we found really awkward & it could have been turned around to fit in properly. Hot tub as well as pool, but pool feels cold. Obscured windows not appealing. Free parking outside

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Hi tech place with an Alexa in the room which controlled most things and probably had us out of our comfort zone a little. Very friendly and helpful staff with great cooked breakfast. About a 15 minute walk to the centre which is fine during the day but a taxi is recommended when heading back at night.

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Absolutely charming staff who were very helpful.The hotel which has been opened for about 10 months is very tasteful and has very good facilities.Part of the essence of the hotel is reliance on technology and this is the only area where it falls down slightly. Relying on Alexa does not quite work - when she does not play music or turn the a/c up or down.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Absolutely charming staff who were very helpful. The hotel which has been opened for about 10 months is very tasteful and has very good facilities. Part of the essence of the hotel is reliance on technology and this is the only area where it falls down slightly. Relying on 'Alexa' does not quite work - when she does not play music or turn the a/c up or down.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2018

Really enjoyed our 2-night stay at LAB LIFESTYLE. The use of technology in rooms was very unique and fun. Entire property feels very new and clean. Location is great it is walking distance to multiple wineries as well as downtown Franschhoek and the wine tram. The staff was very friendly and accommodating providing recommendations on everything from restaurants, wineries, transportation, etc. One site wine selection was great and very reasonably priced. Breakfast in the morning was very simple but good.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Franschhoek?

The average price for a rental in Franschhoek is $155 per night. This rental is $74 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at theLAB Franschhoek. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at theLAB Franschhoek. Enjoy the water!

Is theLAB Franschhoek pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at theLAB Franschhoek?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Franschhoek

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Economy Double Room

Superior Room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Room with Fireplace

Deluxe Double Room

theLAB Franschhoek

Bed and Breakfast in Franschhoek

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Franschhoek

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Economy Double Room

Superior Room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Room with Fireplace

Deluxe Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Franschhoek?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is theLAB Franschhoek pet friendly?

What amenities are available at theLAB Franschhoek?

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