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Residence Vive La Vie
W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa
27 Uitkyk Street, 27View location
9.6/10Excellent181 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.8/10 9.8
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Neighborhood9.8/10 9.8
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Residence Vive La Vie
An Elegant Home in Franschhoek
Franschhoek is renowned worldwide for its breathtaking scenery, exceptional Cape wines, and exceptional dining experiences. Any trip to the Western Cape of South Africa must include a night in Franschhoek Wine Valley.
With everyone in mind, the Residence Vive La Vie Guesthouse was designed and furnished. Offering a break from the bustle of the main road, it is situated on the outskirts of Franschhoek village, 15 minutes' walk from the centre.
You can relax on your patio or cool off in the swimming pool during the sweltering summer months before dining at one of the village's many renowned cafés or restaurants.
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The guesthouse provides a peaceful relaxation while still being conveniently close to all the attractions and amenities Franschhoek has to offer. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, foodie, or nature lover, Residence Vive La Vie Guesthouse caters to all preferences for a memorable stay in the Western Cape.
When you stay at Residence Vive La Vie in Franschhoek, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Franschhoek Wine Tram and Dutch Reformed Church. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Franschhoek Art House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Franschhoek Town Hall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Important information
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You need to know
- The seasonal pool will be open from September to May.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
- Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Dutch
Nearby attractions
Franschhoek Wine Tram
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Dutch Reformed Church
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Franschhoek Art House
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Franschhoek Town Hall
1 km / 0.6 mi
Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery
1 km / 0.6 mi
Huguenot Memorial Museum
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mont Rochelle Wine Estate
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Huguenot Monument
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Leopard's Leap Winery
5 km / 3.1 mi
La Motte Estate
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Boschendal Estate
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Anthonij Rupert Wine Farm
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Franschhoek Pass
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Year of construction: 2016
- Year of most recent renovation: 2025
- Total number of rooms: 5
- Number of floors (main building): 1
- Double rooms: 1
- Suites: 4
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- Bus/Train station
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Harbour
- Beach
- Golf course
- Entertainment Area
- Key Collection
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Transfer serviceExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Luggage room
- Electric kettle: 1
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Breakfast room
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa treatmentsExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the table
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- LGTBIQ friendly
- No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Horse ridingExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- SUPERIOR
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- SUPERIOR
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Room code: SUI.SU
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SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room code: DBL.KG-SU
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SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 50 m²SUI.KG
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- Room size
- 50 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Desk
- Wake-up service
- Bathroom: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Living room: 1
- Bathrobes
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- 50 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SUI.KG
Room amenities
- Desk
- Wake-up service
- Bathroom: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Living room: 1
- Bathrobes
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 40 m²DBL.ST
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- Room size
- 40 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bed setup
- Queen-size bed 150-154 width
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Cable TV
- Bathrobes
- Minibar
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- 40 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bed setup
- Queen-size bed 150-154 width
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Room amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Cable TV
- Bathrobes
- Minibar
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
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- STANDARD
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SUITE STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: SUI.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV-SU
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW
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Room code: DBL.GV-SU
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SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-1
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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SUITE KING SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.KG-1
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Residence Vive La Vie
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richard
Great location, a few minutes walk from town. Beautifully decorated and helpful staff who made sure we had breakfast items in our room bc we had to leave at 5:55am. The sit down breakfast was huge with a starter of meats, cheeses, croissants that my wife said were like being in France, ‘to die for’ then eggs Benedict or any style you like. Comfortable beds with heated blanket.
A
Overall a nice stay and will come back. Parking was outside on the street. No option to book inside parking on hotels.com site, but it was safe. Room was spacious and comfortable. Bathroom a little dated showing wear and tear (cracked walls). Breakfast was excellent! Complimentary Netflix and good wifi.
Mariska
Best breakfast bathroom. Beautiful property. Friendly, helpful staff.
Fiona
Loved our one night stay at Residence Vive last Vie. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Our suite was large, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The breakfast was superb, all freshly prepared and cooked to order. The gardens were immaculate, with a lovely pool and plenty of loungers. Finally, the staff were all very welcoming and helpful.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Martin
A stunning place to stay. Great location, very quiet but near the centre of town as well. The breakfast was great and the garden and pool were a really bonus.
Alex
This a small but very comfortable base to explore Franschhoek. It's a short walk to the wine tram. Staff were friendly. Would happily stay here again.
Marco
Excellent location! Easy to walk to dinner and the wine tram. Hosts were great. Breakfast was a real treat!
Anne
This place is truly outstanding. From the welcome you get at the door to the beautiful rooms and breakfast. I challenge anyone not to go wow!
Deborah
Clean spacious accommodation in good location. The pool and garden were well maintained and pleasant. What let it down was the breakfasts. There are a lot of good bakeries around but we were served ultra processed cheap bread. No jams or butter on the table. It just lacked a few touches which would have made it very good.
James
We had a really lovely stay at Vive. The room was really big and the bed so comfortable. Breakfast each morning was excellent and the staff were so attentive and efficient. Nice little seating area by the pool. Great location for restaurants, coffee shops and the main wine tram station.
Derek
Rooms clean and spacious
Barbara
Superb guesthouse. Excellent team. Superior in every way.
Thank-you!
Thank-you!
Ian
Beautiful room, spacious with lovely furnishings and touches. Tea and coffee making facilities- a must for us.
Lovely, friendly owner, manager and staff. Very friendly and interesting conversations
Lovely, friendly owner, manager and staff. Very friendly and interesting conversations
Sally
Fabulous property set behind secure gates with onsite parking. Close to The Wine Tram and walking distance to Franschhoek. Lovely contemporary spacious bedroom with modern sculptures and beautiful pictures. Lovely comfortable bed with fluffy towels and nice toiletries. Breakfasts each morning were delicious which set us up for the rest of the day. Good, healthy choices of hot and cold selections. All made to order. Very friendly staff and very helpful host. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Highly Recommended.
Piyali
Excellent stay in a beautiful location, very close to the wine tram! Friendly staff and our room was realky nice.
Beryl
Had a fabulous day and night. Been before and will be going again. Thank you
Josephine
All the rooms are different but all are good-sized. Our room has double bathroom sinks, a large shower, a chaise lounge in addition to two armchairs. Very comfy. The breakfasts are excellent! Their so-called mini-continental is big enough to fill up most people: fresh baked muffin, croissant, fresh fruit, cheeses& meats, yogurt, juice, coffee. But you can also add eggs Benedict, omelette, shashuska, French toast— all included!
We were in the winter but I can see how nice it’d be to enjoy their pool and gardens in the summer. Highly recommend.
We were in the winter but I can see how nice it’d be to enjoy their pool and gardens in the summer. Highly recommend.
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Highly recommended
More of a lovely boutique hotel than a B&B. Overall superb!
Nurit
Gorgeous accommodation and lovely staff
Incredible stay at this gorgeous hotel. Beautiful decor, excellent service. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Alicia
Wonderful stay
Absolutely wonderful stay and wish we had stayed longer. Brilliant and comfortable room; lounge areas were pleasant to relax in. Annalize and co were attentive, helpful and very welcoming. I'd definitely stay again.
Lewis
Great stay
We had a fantastic stay at Residence Vive La Vie. We were warmly greeted upon our early arrival and were very happy that they were able to have our room ready (after a very long flight). Our cottage was spacious and well appointed, and the bed was very comfortable. Location is about a 15 minute walk to the center of town, very convenient. The breakfast was phenomenal, fresh cut fruit and made to order dishes prepared by some talented chefs every day. Highly recommend!
shail
Beautiful property and very close to the wine tram. 15 minute walk to Main Street but easy to get taxis at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this place to stay in franschhoek.
Kirsty
What a delight!
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.
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.
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Franschhoek Stay
Friendly and welcoming, fantastic breakfast!
Scott
Great place to stay for couples. Friendly staff. Good location to restaurants.
Ane
Beautiful and tranquil. Absolutely gorgeous
Daniel
Beautiful room. Warm and helpful staff. Convenient to central Franschhoek. Loved the breakfast and lounging around the pool.
John
A great property with wonderful amenities and an excellent staff. Close walk to restaurants and shops. We will highly recommend to family and friends.
Heidi
Very friendly and helpful staff ! Excellent breakfast. Rooms comfortable
Ramzi
A perfect , charming place .
Anne Lise was an amazing hostess . We felt really well taken care of !
Anne Lise was an amazing hostess . We felt really well taken care of !
Roxanne
Great solo getawat
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
kieran
Not bad but not great either
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.
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.
Theunis
Second time here and loved it even more. Staff are excellent and will definitely go back!
Verified traveler
A great find in Franschoek , the staff were the best, friendly and helpful and the rooms are stunning.
Verified traveler
Very well maintained property with only a few rims so not crowded at all
Tony
The spaciousness of the rooms is excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating
Robert
Wonderful and welcoming.
Wonderful stay here, well looked after and a friendly welcome. Loved breakfast!! Very classy residence.
sally
A little gem
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.
Roxane
Disappointing.
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.
Verified traveler
Great location, lovely staff and superb breakfasts. Beautiful gardens with refreshing lap pool. Set in a quiet side street. Only 5 mins stroll into the centre. Comfy bed and nicely decorated room. Only negative was our bathroom was quite dated but we were told this was all going to be upgraded over the winter and we saw some of the other room’s bathrooms which were really nice.
Amy
Don't stay here if you don't want to get robbed
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
Verified traveler
Cute bnb close to town. Great welcome from Marius. Very good breakfast and friendly service from Angel.
Verified traveler
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.
Verified traveler
This was my second time at this wonderful hotel. Could not ask for better quality and location.
Kathryn
en gem
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
Peter was the perfect host and we could t have asked for a better stay
Verified traveler
Short and safe walk to town. Good restaurants. Staff very helpful.
Verified traveler
Absolutely gem of a find! Great location - 10 mins walk into centre of Franschhoek, gorgeous facilities - large suite style room with great en-suite (both shower and separate bath were plus for us golfers!), loads of space and beautifully clean! Bed was king size - and very comfy. Beautiful breakfast served in almost afternoon tea style with platter of continental offerings prior to cooked to order hot food. Special mention to the staff - Ellen was amazingly helpful and after local restaurant recommendation offered to phone up and book us table so we were guaranteed a table with view of sunset. If you are staying in the area, I would compel you to book here as I can’t see how anything else would be better. We hope to be back at some point on our next visit to South Africa
Ivan
Very nice and quiet property. Spacious and clean rooms. Very friendly staff, will recommend it.
Mrs KA
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!
Verified traveler
The property and staff were of the highest standard and the location is excellent, very close to town yet far enough away for quite times
Verified traveler
Superbly situated in calm and pleasant surroundings. Excellent and very helpful staff
David
Boutique hotel in good location
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.
Verified traveler
A special stay
Beautiful setting in a wonderful area. Staff were first rate. Breakfast made to order every morning. Lovely peaceful pool. 11/10
Janette
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.
Pamela
Stunning modern guesthouse with great service.
Amazing guest house, fantastic design and service. Was about 10 minutes walk to lovely town of Franschhoek. Breakfast was superb. Pool was warm with comfortable sun loungers. Would highly recommend a stay here. Just 1 minor criticism would be the need for an umbrella next to the part of the pool that does not have shade. Otherwise perfect!
Verified traveler
What a delighful stay. The staff were superb inhelping us with anything we needed. Thanks for a lovely stay!!
Gary
Excellent in all ways
Excellent hotel all round. Clean, comfy and spacious room, well located within walking distance of all the local attractions. Excellent breakfast and very good customer service. Could not fault it.
Alastair
Terrific
Awesome place to stay. Very welcoming staff and a GREAT room close to everywhere. Loved it.
Maurice
Very hard to beat!
Vive la Vie is a real gem!
A 5 room, classy boutique B & B with glorious gardens and an easy walk into beautiful Franschhoek.
Our bedroom was located in the gardens, near the pool, and was perfect in every way.
Breakfast cooked to order each morning and served on a lovely covered terrace at the back of the main house.
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return ourselves.
A 5 room, classy boutique B & B with glorious gardens and an easy walk into beautiful Franschhoek.
Our bedroom was located in the gardens, near the pool, and was perfect in every way.
Breakfast cooked to order each morning and served on a lovely covered terrace at the back of the main house.
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or return ourselves.
Mary
This is a wonderful place to stay. Peter was very helpful. Everything was great!
MR DAVID
Exceptional
The host, Peter, was exceptional. His attention to detail and the very high bar he has set himself is fantastic. He has thought of pretty much everything and runs a thoroughly relaxing, beautiful guest house in a very safe area. The town centre and Wine Tram is a 10 min walk away, ready to transport you to a Väst ni ver of vineyards for tasting without the need to drive. Superb restaurants are also very close. I would highly reccomend staying here
Stephen
Stunning boutique hotel
Our room was beautiful and well appointed. Breakfast was great. A 15 minute walk to town through a pleasant neighbourhood. Only downside was the property next door is undergoing renovation so some noise in the morning.
Ryan
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.
Vladimir
Quiet place and delicious breakfast. Comfortable room and personalized attention. Lovely!
Verified traveler
Amazing place for a quiet weekend! The room was really spacious and overlooking the garden. It is a short drive or walk to the Main Street.
Zoe
Comfortable stay with good breakfast
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.
Miruthini
Cosy Boutique Hotel
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!
Our room was modern, large and clean. Walking distance to the wine tram. Highly recommended!
Tidhar
Very nice and clean.
hostess and Peter the manager were extremely freindly and nice.
We wish we could stay longer than 1 night!!
Thanks
hostess and Peter the manager were extremely freindly and nice.
We wish we could stay longer than 1 night!!
Thanks
victoria
Vive la Vie
The Residence was wonderful. Staff made and served an excellent breakfast. The grounds and pool were beautiful. The room was fashionable as well as clean and spacious
Will
A touch of class
The friendly welcome with glass of beautifully chilled fizzy set the tone for a lovely stay. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with original African art work. Breakfast was exquisite with hot food cooked to order. The accommodation was a little further from the Main Street than we realised with no pavements to walk on so something to consider if you don’t want to drive to a restaurant in the evening.
Courtney
Gorgeous & Comfortable Hotel in Franschhoek
Lovely stay at this gorgeous hotel -- more like a B&B. We had a private suite in the back of the house, right next to the pool. The room was extremely comfortable! The breakfast served in the morning was just lovely. The setting couldn't be more beautiful, and it was warm enough for us to take a dip in the pool! Hotel is a short and safe 10-minute walk from Franschhoek's main street with shops and restaurants. Definitely recommend.
Daniel
Fantastic in Franschhoek
Peter & his team were oh so welcoming. Beautiful sparking wine upon arrival. Fantastic breakfast! We couldn’t have asked for a better home base for a rainy day in Franschhoek! (just wish we could have taken advantage of the POOL!)
trisha
Nice location....easy walk to town
Beautiful surroundings on quiet neighborhood street. Peter, our host, was very accommodating. The breakfasts were delicious.
Raymond
Beautiful Boutique Guest House in Franschhoek
Located in quiet location only 10 minutes walk from centre of town. Very well managed and staff are excellent. Very comfortable suite and beautiful breakfast is prepared daily. Can’t fault it.
Verified traveler
Wonderful location and service!
Nice people and furnishings.
Nice people and furnishings.
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Residence Vive La Vie
27 Uitkyk Street, 27, Franschhoek, South Africa
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