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theLAB Franschhoek

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with spa services and an outdoor pool

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TheLAB Franschhoek, near the Town Hall, offers relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy the spa tub, massages, facials, and outdoor pool. Free WiFi and conference facilities add practicality, while the arcade/game room brings fun to this well-reviewed guesthouse.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room with Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Superior Room with Fireplace

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Garden view

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Smart speakers

Family Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Franschhoek Art House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Huguenot Monument - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoek - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬15 min walk

About this property

theLAB Franschhoek

Upscale guesthouse near Franschhoek Wine Tram
Located close to Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House, theLAB Franschhoek provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub, and indulge in a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at theLAB Franschhoek include perks such as premium bedding and smart speakers, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and smart speakers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 388 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

theLAB LIFESTYLE Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE Guesthouse
theLAB LIFESTYLE
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse
theLAB Franschhoek Franschhoek
theLAB Franschhoek Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Does theLAB Franschhoek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at theLAB Franschhoek?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at theLAB Franschhoek on Dec 7, 2025 start from $122.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is theLAB Franschhoek pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at theLAB Franschhoek?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at theLAB Franschhoek?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is theLAB Franschhoek located?

Situated in the suburbs, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House. Huguenot Monument and Franschhoek Wine Tram are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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theLAB Franschhoek Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service ce and hosting by Asedi! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect spot to come back to after spending the day at the wineries. The staff were fabulous and we enjoyed having a pool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very nice and within walking distance of the main shopping street. Host incredibly helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Fantastic hotel with a very friendly staff and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TheLab is about a 15 minute walk into the centre of town & is well located. We really enjoyed our stay. Food & service was all very good. Staff very welcoming and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Class !!

Amazing place with fabulous friendly staff and rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities, decor and staff all absolutely perfect. Beautiful bathroom, fantastic breakfast and a wonderful wine cellar. Couldn’t have loved it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, quiet hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Amenities
Loved the property, the concept, the shower and the service. Loved Franschoek in general and would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked pool area lounge area, didn’t like” no chairs or desk table in room “ toilet and shower set up ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfortable stay away from the buzz

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Most stupidly designed bedroom - dont stay

The issue is with the room. It’s large - but effectively a huge bathroom with a bed in the middle - nothing separated Come in and there’s a bath on the left… then the bed then a small glass screen sticking out no more than 3/4 of the length of the bed and not up to the ceiling with a toilet on the other side. Then a basin then the shower. There is no seating (apart from a low stool opposite the toilet bizarrely) no desk no table. A toilet offering no privacy right next to the bed - nice for the partner remaining in bed whilst it’s in use. The front of the room is all glass lwith a walk way in front. Whilst the glsss is frosted it has clear glass edging and stripes allowing passers by to look in. There is a privacy blind which you can lower electronically but then you can’t access the door. The lighting is also weird. No switches just a remote - not ideal when there are two of you. Toilet area lights up when you walk in this lighting the whole room in the night. Absolute mental design and I would just say the owners should stay there a few nights. Shame as the other facilities and staff were lovely but anyone who thinks that room Is an appropriate design for a hotel needs to be in another business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Personal war super freundlich. Insgesamt haben wir uns wohl gefühlt. Es gibt jedoch in keinem der zimmer ein bad/Klo das man abschließen kann, heißt es gibt keine Privatsphäre in den Zimmern. Die Innenstadt ist zu Fuß in 10 Minuten zu erreichen, wir haben uns auch sicher gefühlt, diese zu laufen. Pool area ist super schön mit dem Ausblick auf die Berge und Palmen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Außenbereich hat uns super gefallen. Die Zimmer waren innen teilweise zum Bad offen oder nur mit Glastür abgegrenzt, dadurch leider wenig Privatsphäre im Bad. Zum Frühstück gab es leider jeden Tag nur Joghurt mit etwas Granola und Früchten und eine Auswahl an Eiern (Spiegeleier, Rührei, Omlette). Leider sonst nichts, was uns etwas enttäuscht hat. Die Zimmer waren jedoch sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine hervorragende Unterkunft , und sehr gutes Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff were friendly. Highlights include a spacious room with bath, honesty wine bar and drinks service, and the jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ftanschhoek Literary Festival weekend

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun with all the tech. Not all the tech worked all the time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

It was honestly so lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Lab is awesome.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021