Macaron Boutique Guest House

Location: 28 Van Wijk Street, Franschhoek, za

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Adult only
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Access to health care professionals
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Superior King Room with Mountain View

  This loft room with mountain view is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, safe and satellite TV. It has an private bathroom, bathrobes and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Standard King Room

  Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels

• Superior King Room

  This double room is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, safe and satellite TV. It has an private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

• Superior King Suite

  This double room is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, safe and satellite TV. It has an private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Feather pillow

• Standard King Room

  This double room is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, safe and satellite TV. It has an private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Feather pillow

• Luxury King Room

  This double room is equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities, a mini fridge, safe and satellite TV. It has an private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Feather pillow

Guest Reviews

• Iova (10/5): The calmest stay ever - It was very close to the city events and restaurants.
• Rebecca (9/5): Stunning courtyard, great breakfast, amazing service - The courtyard/outside area is stunning, and really unique. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, with great toiletries/hairdryer/coffee etc. One night when it was a bit cold, we returned to our rooms to find hot water bottles in the bed. The breakfast was great too. There was enough parking and it felt very safe. Nothing really! Overall a great stay.
• Keos_07 (9/5): -
• Le-Ann (10/5): Fantastic - will be back - Perfect location - perfect ambience and perfect staff
• Pierre-Alexandre (8/5): Authentique boutique hôtel au coeur de Franschhoek - (+) Véritable boutique-hôtel (pas juste un slogan marketing) au coeur de Franschhoek. A deux pas de tous les bars et restaurants qui peuvent être à pieds mais suffisamment en retrait pour dormir au calme ; (+) Superbe petite piscine avec une vue magnifique sur les montagnes ; (+) Les chambres sont décorées avec beaucoup de goût (avec quelques touches belges dans les petits détails, comme le chocolat offert à l'arrivée). (-) Rien.
• Nicole (9/5): -
• Laetitia (8/5): -
• Nicki (9/5): Great base to explore wine region - Great location close to the Main Street. Didn’t get chance to use the pool but a great extra to have. Staff v helpful Layout of our room was interesting. Bit noisy in the mornings
• Tobias (10/5): -
• Mandy (10/5): Staff were friendly. Accommodation was clean and comfortable. Loved our stay! - We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Accommodation was lovely and clean. Cannot comment here as there was nothing to dislike!
• Rob (10/5): A beautiful property right in the heart of village - The hotel was really well located just off the man street. The rooms were well appointed with lovely facilities and all of the staff were just amazing. Nothing really - I am a light sleeper so I was disturbed by the kitchen next door but honestly that’s a me problem than anything. When we come back (which we a million percent will) we’ll just book a room a bit further away from the kitchen and main entrance
• Carl (10/5): -
• Jann (9/5): Sichere ruhige Lage mit extrem nettem Personal - Super ruhige Lage, sehr schön und grün angelegt mit Blick auf Berge. Angenehme, familiäre Atmosphäre mit sehr nettem Personal und hervorragendem Frühstück. Etwas dunkle Zimmer, nachts teilweise leise Geräusche (z.B. Sprinkler des Teichs)
• Helena (8/5): Tolle Lage, nettes Personal - Sehr schöne Lage, abseits der Hauptstraße mit fußläufiger Erreichbarkeit zu vielen Restaurants. Wir haben uns mit Uber fortbewegt um die umliegenden Weingüter zu erreichen, das hat super geklappt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, sowohl an der Rezeption als auch beim Frühstück. Ich würde einen Aufenthalt trotz kleinerer Kritikpunkte empfehlen. Sowohl Bettwäsche als auch Handtücher waren fleckig (nicht "ungewaschen" fleckig, aber offensichtlich hartnäckige Flecken von zB Makeup, die nicht mehr herausgehen), insbesondere bei den Handtüchern sollte man einfach mal aussortieren und Ersatz anschaffen. Auch der Sessel im Zimmer hatte seine besten Zeiten hinter sich, ebenso wie die Fugen im Bad. Es war keineswegs unerträglich, aber in der Preisklasse sollte alles stimmen.
• Brad (10/5): -
• Lucy (10/5): Fabulous hotel with lovely staff. - The size of them room, the breakfast was lovely and the gardens were beautiful That we weren't there long enough
• Emily (8/5): -
• Nicole (10/5): -
• Keith (4/5): Not recommended for the price. Won’t be going back when next in the area. - Great location, just off the Main Street with great access to restaurants and wineries The cleaning and breakfast staff were great but the management were rude and unhelpful. The room was tiny, poorly lit and stuffy. The beds were too small (length, I’m 5’10” and my feet were hanging off the end of the bed). I was surprised, it felt really budget but we paid a high end price. The grounds looked like they needed attention.
• Brian (3/5): Inconsistent rooms, unclear upgrade practices, poor management response. Overall, not good value for money and not the s - The housekeeping and breakfast were excellent and did everything they could to welcome us and make our stay enjoyable. This was in stark contrast to the experience we had with management and owner. We stayed at Macaron Boutique Guest House for several nights and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The main issue is inconsistency across rooms. After the first night, we moved from our initial room and were then required to move again due to availability constraints within a small property. Across these room changes, we encountered multiple issues: • Room 1: bed size was not standard, resulting in an uncomfortable sleep • Room 9: very small bathroom and below the standard expected at this price point • Room 2: strong light intrusion at night from outside lighting and noise from a nearby water feature (sleep disruption), along with a musty/damp smell • Room 3: visible deterioration in the bathroom, including mould on walls While some room changes were driven by availability, the underlying issues across rooms remained and were not fully resolved during the stay. We also incurred upgrade charges during this process in order to move to more suitable rooms. More broadly, the property feels like it is showing its age (now ~10 years old), with clear signs of wear and maintenance issues. Fixtures are dated, including older non-smart televisions, and the overall finish does not reflect current boutique standards. The garden was not well kept and the pool did not appear clean or well maintained. When I initially raised concerns about the room, the manager indicated that upgrades were typically offered where availability allowed. I was then shown an alternative room (Room 5) without any mention of additional cost, creating the clear impression it was being offered as a solution rather than a paid upgrade. This position was later reversed, with additional charges introduced, and on a subsequent day I was advised (following discussion with the manager) that any upgrade would require payment. This was inconsistent with the initial position and later contradicted again during a discussion with the owner.
• Sian (10/5): What a lovely town and the wine, well what can I say it was superb. - This small boutique hotel was recommended by our daughter who had stayed there. What a recommendation everything with the hotel was outstanding. The main bonus were the staff who were polite, professional and so helpful, even down to the evening security gentleman. The facilities were excellent specially the pool which was very welcome on hot days. Nothing
• Indra (9/5): Fantastische plek in Franschhoek - Super locatie, vriendelijke mensen en gewoon heerlijk voor een nacht weg in Franschhoek. Konden we maar langer blijven! -
• Alison (10/5): - The pixs don't do justice to this quaint little hotel in the heart of Franschhoek!!
• Oliver (9/5): -
• Murray (7/5): Above average but need to get small things right - Location and staff First accommodation in SA that doesn’t have decaf coffee .Also would benefit from free water and selection of spirits in mini bar
• Johan Le Roux (9/5): Lovely stay! - Super clean and comfortable room. Location is spot on! Security guard at night at the gate is much appreciated. Needed a table or desk in the room. The grass around the swimming pool were long which made the area look "untidy".
• Lyndsay (10/5): -
• Hannah (8/5): - Excellent location, great coffee/breakfast in the morning and very lovely accommodating staff. We booked the most expensive room (suite) and the finishes were quite tired - lots of plaster damage across the walls, big stain behind the mini fridge and general touches were not great considering its the most pricey room.
• Lizelle and Johan (9/5): A visitor's paradise - We liked the tranquility of the setting. One can't be out gallivanting all day and the gardens and pool area served as a peaceful refuge. The staff was exceptionally friendly and professional and the wide variety as a breakfast offering suited everyone's taste. The accessibility to the main street and restaurants is perfect. Even our 89 year old mom found it no trouble to walk to the restaurants and shops. The security guards were also very good and paraat. We loved the experience! I would've liked more than four hangers in the cupboard!
• Anne (10/5): Very relaxing stay and great location for the local bars and restaurants - Great location. Nice welcoming atmosphere - it was very relaxing The fruit flies all all over the breakfast
• Aidan (9/5): Beautiful guest house close to Franschoek Main Road. - We had a lovely big air conditioned room. Breakfast was served in the garden and there was a relaxing pool area to chill after a day wine tasting! The garden needed a bit of extra care. The grass was very long and the pool was cloudy.
• Harriet (9/5): Beautiful place for a short stay - Beautiful room & we were lucky to be upgraded Very nice grounds - unfortunately the weather wasn’t great so we couldn’t make the most of the pool Good breakfast selection Nothing
• Nuno (7/5): -
• Renee (9/5): - bon petit déjeuner (pas exceptionnel) mais tout a fait correct. Jolie chambre, bonne ambiance, personnel très sympathique. Excellent emplacement
• Rasmus (8/5): -
• Kurt (7/5): -
• fabrizio (8/5): -
• Shirley (10/5): -
• Bram (8/5): Nice small hotel in the center of the village. - Location in village center Good breakfast Friendly staff Bathroom is very small
• rhodes (7/5): Would stay here again but in a bigger room very central to all the bars shops etc. - Wonderful gardens our room very small require bigger cups in the rooms
• Rogeria (9/5): - Localização Nada
• Rolf (8/5): -
• Julie (9/5): Great location, lovely garden and pool area. Very friendly staff and good breakfast - Excellent breakfasts, very friendly staff, lovely garden and great location Nothing needed to be improved on
• Joe (8/5): -
• Sue (8/5): Lovely convenient hotel with a pool - - I thought the bedroom was very good excellent pillows / breakfast delicious Pool was nice too Nothing
• alfons (9/5): -
• Budjuggler (8/5): - Location Friendly staff Breakfast choice
• Anna (9/5): - Prachtige tuin, heerlijk ontbijt Lawaaiigere airco
• LYNN (9/5): Hotel with fabulous outside space - Location of hotel is perfect . Beautiful gardens and pool area . Lovely breakfast . Welcoming and friendly staff . We had 2 rooms … the suite was huge and had a lovely outside area . However there was a lot of damp on the wall by the entrance door . The standard room had a tiny bathroom with a sliding door and very basic fittings . I would not select that room again .
• Göran (9/5): - A nice living with a nice breafast and a straff that fullfilled the staying - but maybe a little bit overpriced
• Susanne (9/5): - Mysigt. Frukosten super
• Byron (8/5): -
• Andre (9/5): Rememborable stay, will return. - Lovely setting, nice breakfast Enjoyed.
• Ailie (9/5): -
• helen (10/5): Beautiful building and gardens in perfect location - The Chef and housekeeping staff were hard working a delightful always smiling Nothing
• Lawrence (10/5): -
• Age (10/5): Helemaal goed en relaxed - Alles was perfect , lokatie , mensen, kamer ,ontbijt …. Niets
• Margit (9/5): - Sehr schönes Haus, geschmackvolle Zimmer in einem wunderschönen Garten mit Poolbereich, mitten im Ort. Leckeres Frühstück. Herzliche aufmerksame Gastgeber.
• Alex (9/5): Trip affected by wildfire smoke - Great location and staff
• Stuart (9/5): Great central location and tasty breakfast. - Really great location if you want to be in town. The room was great, very spacious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really good, not a big quiche eater but the breakfast one was amazing.
• Caroline (9/5): Heel fijn - Ligging, heel fijn bed, heerlijk ontbijt Gordijnen maakten het niet goed donker. Slaapmasker meenemen 😊
• Rainer (9/5): Sehr empfehlenswert !! - Tolle Anlage und toller Garten zur Nutzung
• Courtney (7/5): Enjoyed the relaxing stay! - Walkable to town, which was convenient. Nice gardens, relaxing atmosphere. Forgot to give us our packed breakfast.
• Gunilla (7/5): -
• Jeremy (7/5): -
• Claudia Maria (9/5): - Wir haben ein schönes Luxury Zimmer erhalten und das war sehr gross und wunderschön eingerichtet. Das Frühstück war toll. Eierspeisen wurden frisch zubereitet. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist super, im Zentrum und nur 3 Fussminuten von den Restaurants entfernt.
• Daniella (10/5): - Everything was absolutely magical. 3rd time back
• Jeroen Verboven (8/5): Mooie guesthouse vlak bij centrum Franschhoek. Lekker ontbijt - Zeer ruime kamer, mooi in orde, aangelegde tuin. Vriendelijk personeel bij het ontbijt. Ze leggen je in de watten Er was niets dat tegen viel. We kwamen na 19u toe en receptie was gesloten. Nachtwachter heeft kamer voor ons geopend. Dit was ons op voorhand al meegedeeld.
• Rowe (10/5): -
• Bernardine (10/5): Lovely stay, highly recommended - The location, gardens and staff There was nothing to dislike
• Jason (10/5): -
• Evander (10/5): - Magisk frukost. Bästa frukosten på hela resan. Mycket frukt, yoghurt, gott bröd och ägg i alla former.
• Olivia (10/5): -
• white (10/5): I would book again! - Everything! It was really fantastic, great location, wonderful staff. Very quiet but close to everything, 100% recommend!
• Emma (10/5): -
• Gray (10/5): Too short. - Amazing breakfast and lovely relaxing place to stay. A few ants in our bathroom.
• Bettina (9/5): Paradise - A true paradise in the heart of Franschhoek. The garden is an oasis with many places to relax. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the rooms are spacious and well equipped. The main street with its many restaurants is just around the corner. We will be back.
• Janet (9/5): A beautiful hotel in a stunning setting - This hotel is a gem with a beautiful garden where breakfast is served by the friendly staff. The location is very central but peaceful.
• Barrie (9/5): Idyllic - Idyllic. Beautiful, quiet, safe, comfortable and spotless. Pool is gorgeous
• Michel (9/5): - prachtige kamer. super vriendelijke mensen
• Sophie (7/5): Charmante guesthouse au centre de Franschhoek - Très bon emplacement au centre de Franschhoek Places de parc à disposition Rue principale, restaurants et bars accessibles à pieds. Très joli ensemble de bâtiments avec un magnifique jardin Piscine très agréable Très bon accueil chaleureux Le petit déjeuner est super et fait à la minute (en plus du buffet) Super équipe de cuisine! Jolie chambre décorée avec goût. Nous avions la chambre à côté de l'entrée, je pense que ça n'était pas la meilleure Petit problème de climatisation qui n'a pas eu être résolu
• Anna (10/5): - Location was fantastic. Rooms beautiful, the pool & outdoor area felt so relaxing and a dream. Breakfast was great. Really made our stay. Staff also very helpful. No staff after a certain time but that was not a problem.
• Lisa (10/5): Jederzeit wieder - Wunderschön angelegter Garten, eine Ruheoase inmitten von Franschhoek. Außergewöhnliches Frühstück.
• Kim (10/5): fantastisch ontspannen verblijf - Mooie grote kamer Bereikbaarheid receptie personeel buiten-korte openingtijd receptie
• Tsholo (5/5): - Its a walking distance from the city centre The room windows are on the street
• Johannes (9/5): - Ein wirklich sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Hotel mit einer sehr schöneren Gartenanlage. Leider war unser Zimmer direkt am wäscheraum und etwas hellhörig. Das war aber alles.
• Michael (10/5): Ruhiger Ort zum entspannen und doch nah an der „Main Street“. - Toller Garten rund um den Pool und frühstücken direkt am Gartenteich.
• Hans (10/5): Einfach schön und gemütlich! -
• Kobus (10/5): Absolutely stunning!! - Our two night stay at Macaron Boutique Guest House delivered quality and comfort from the moment we arrived. The property sits close to the centre of Franschhoek so you move easily between restaurants, galleries and wine estates. The room offered space, privacy and strong attention to detail. The bed supported solid rest. The linen felt fresh. The bathroom was spotless. The small touches in the room created a sense of care and intention. Service stood out. The team greeted us warmly and responded fast to every request. Breakfast was well prepared with fresh produce and strong flavour. The garden and pool area offered calm surroundings with clean seating and a relaxed atmosphere. You feel looked after at Macaron. You feel welcome. You leave rested. I recommend it for anyone who wants comfort, quality and strong service in Franschhoek. Nothing.
• Acacio (9/5): -
• Francesco (6/5): -
• Marta Thao (8/5): -
• LInda (9/5): -
• Alice (9/5): Wonderful stay at bijou guest house - Very comfortable beds, excellent food, great location, nice pool and environment Our room (2) was the most public and was quite dark
• Lorena (10/5): -
• Conchita (8/5): -
• Michael (8/5): Zum Wohlfühlen - liegt perfekt - ruhig und trotzdem Citynah. Traumhafter Innenhof. Großzügige Suite. Pool nicht beheizt, aber Temperatur noch ok.
• Christopher (10/5): -
• Andreas (10/5): Wonderful stay! - Der schöne Garten und die Lage
• Michael (10/5): Would recommend and return - Stunning pool and central location with restaurants under 4 mins walk yet quiet. Breakfast was great. Large room with aircon and fridge. Bathroom large. Nothing

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