Leeu House

The hotel is ideally situated for Franschhoek with shops and restaurants in a close proximity . Haven driven from Hermanus, the hotel is not obvious but a very nice man called Morris greeted me and pointed to a good spot for my car. He introduced himself and guided me to reception. Throughout our stay Morris always seemed to be there to lend a hand. My room 9 was super , quiet and nicely furnished. The pool area is delightful , quiet , immaculate and well served. Breakfast was delightful. There are many places to stay and visit close by , but I will return here for the quality attention and beautiful facility

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.

This very cosy hotel has 14 rooms. Its location is excellent: right in the middle of the town of Franschhoek, surrounded by art galleries, shops, fine restaurants and cafes. The staff are amiable and efficient, room is clean with a lovely garden. The breakfast is excellent and has a view of the mountain.