Residence Vive La Vie
Bed and Breakfast in Franschhoek
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this bed and breakfast
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, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Residence Vive La Vie offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services are available at this bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Residence Vive La Vie offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Franschhoek
Available Rooms
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
1 King • 560 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior King Suite
1 King • 560 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior King Suite
1 King • 560 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room
1 Queen • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Suite
1 Queen • 431 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
This accommodation was absolutely wonderful! Very nice and spacious. The pool area was delightful. Close to both the town and the wine tram, just a few minutes’ walk away. The staff were very kind and helpful. The breakfast was amazing; they made it just for you! Highly recommended!
2.5
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.
2.5
Friendly and welcoming, fantastic breakfast!
2.5
Great place to stay for couples. Friendly staff. Good location to restaurants.
5.0
Beautiful and tranquil. Absolutely gorgeous
5.0
Beautiful room. Warm and helpful staff. Convenient to central Franschhoek. Loved the breakfast and lounging around the pool.
5.0
A great property with wonderful amenities and an excellent staff. Close walk to restaurants and shops. We will highly recommend to family and friends.
2.0
Very friendly and helpful staff ! Excellent breakfast. Rooms comfortable
2.5
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
5.0
1.5
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.
5.0
Second time here and loved it even more. Staff are excellent and will definitely go back!
5.0
A great find in Franschoek , the staff were the best, friendly and helpful and the rooms are stunning.
5.0
Very well maintained property with only a few rims so not crowded at all
5.0
The spaciousness of the rooms is excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating
2.5
Wonderful stay here, well looked after and a friendly welcome. Loved breakfast!! Very classy residence.
2.5
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.
1.5
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.
0.5
We enjoyed our stay, until someone stole $200 and the rand equivalent of about $25 from our hotel safe. The safe has a key--I guess we should have known better. Our cab ride back to Cape Town told us that he knew of other visitors who had the same thing happen to them. Word to the wise--don't trust a safe in a Franschooek hotel. The property acted like they were going to do the right thing and refund us (even sending a "screenshot" of the refund) but we haven't gotten a dime back. So much for a romantic honeymoon
2.5
Extremely friendly and accommodating service. Small hotel with a homely feel. Great recommendation.
5.0
Cute bnb close to town. Great welcome from Marius. Very good breakfast and friendly service from Angel.
3.0
There didn’t seem to be any physical security apart from a single door lock and there were no staff on site all night. Most of the property looked tired and the pool wasn’t clean. There were broken tiles around the pool. Our room was next to a water pump that kept going off. Location was good.
5.0
This was my second time at this wonderful hotel. Could not ask for better quality and location.
2.5
A short walk to town but the residents ce is beautiful. The room was clean spacious and the decor amazing. A very comfortable bed with lovely crisp linen.
Peter was the perfect host and we could t have asked for a better stay
4.0
Very nice staff and quick Check in and Check out. Quiet and everything in walking distance.
5.0
Short and safe walk to town. Good restaurants. Staff very helpful.
2.5
Very nice and quiet property. Spacious and clean rooms. Very friendly staff, will recommend it.
2.5
A very friendly, welcoming establishment, within walking distance of the economic centre of the town. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. The room was very spacious and had lots of great touches like current magazines and fresh milk in the fridge. I would have liked to be able to stay longer - but there's always a next time!
2.5
Superbly situated in calm and pleasant surroundings. Excellent and very helpful staff
1.0
Nice hotel, in good location within a short walk of the town. Public areas and pool very nice as was the breakfast and service. Guestroom was a little cramped with more furniture than it needed, the safe was in the bathroom next to the toilet and not very easily accessible. The bathroom had a certain small that permeated throughout and was a little unpleasant. The bathroom was very dated and reminded me of the showers at my school, whilst the shower was massive, the bathroom was tiny and you could really only have one person at a time. I'm sure the other rooms are okay, but avoid room no.4.
1.5
Beautiful setting in a wonderful area. Staff were first rate. Breakfast made to order every morning. Lovely peaceful pool. 11/10
1.3
This was our second trip to Vive la Vie and equally as enjoyable. Peter’s attention to all the small details is excellent and always a friendly welcome.
2.0
What a delighful stay. The staff were superb inhelping us with anything we needed. Thanks for a lovely stay!!
1.0
Very nice place, cosy and well equipped room, simple but excellent breakfast, well located in quiet area, i loved the place except a strange water restriction on the bath (after 4 other hotels we went to that had bath...and a booking that stated a bath...)
1.5
We were disappointed to find that the room we booked was actually in a different guesthouse to the one on the website. There should be separate listings for Residence Vive la Vie and Residence Vive La Vie - La Ferme. We were actually in the latter which is very different to the one shown in the pictures. They are part of the same group though.
2.5
Quiet place and delicious breakfast. Comfortable room and personalized attention. Lovely!
1.5
Residence Vive La Vie is an incredible hotel! We really loved everything! The bedroom is very very beautiful and confortoble, the hotel is amazing and the staff is the best!!! We want to go back to spend a few days more
1.5
Our stay was very good. We felt that Peter was very friendly when we arrived and the room was very comfortable. He was able to recommend a good activities and places to eat. The breakfast was fantastic both mornings. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area.
1.5
Excellent Stay! Beautiful property in an ideal location. Great staff and very good breakfast.
Our room was modern, large and clean. Walking distance to the wine tram. Highly recommended!
1.5
Very nice and clean.
hostess and Peter the manager were extremely freindly and nice.
We wish we could stay longer than 1 night!!
Thanks
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Franschhoek?
The average price for a rental in Franschhoek is R 1,733 per night. This rental is R 1,018 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Residence Vive La Vie. 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 Residence Vive La Vie. Enjoy the water!
Is Residence Vive La Vie pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Residence Vive La Vie?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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