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Nestled in the foothills of the Franschhoek Mountains, Val d'Or Estate is surrounded by lush gardens and vineyards. Featuring elegant guestrooms and a pool terrace, it is 5km from Franschhoek’s town centre. Offering panoramic mountain and garden views, each room at the Val d'Or is decorated with traditional wooden furniture and fine coloured fabrics. All of them have a satellite TV, while most of the bathrooms have bath and shower. Breakfast vouchers are available on prior request. Shared barbecue facilities are also available. Guests can sip a cocktail at the bar overlooking vineyards and mountains, or book one of the different massages available in the property. Activities in the area include golf, trout fishing and horse riding. Paarl and Stellenbosch are less than 30 minutes’ drive from the property, offering larger shopping malls and other attractions. Cape Town International Airport is 74 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ellis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room - very spacious and nicely decorated. Great location and short drive from the wine tram.
  • Devon
    Australia Australia
    Such a beautiful hotel. The views were spectacular. The room was very comfortable and the staff was helpful. The breakfast was amazing.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic staff committed to ensuring all went well. Beautiful garden setting and great Mountain View’s. Exceptional breakfast.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large, comfortable and clean room. Staff went out their way to get us the resources we needed to make a Christmas Day braai.
  • Kwame
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect for al vine yards and riding was also peaceful and beautiful setting
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful, big room with the pool which can be nice during t the day to relax in between restaurants and estates . Close enough to franschhoek It’s all the estates nearby and Stellenbosch on the other side.
  • Rod
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room in the main building with a large balcony overlooking the mountains to the south. Very comfortable bed, huge bathroom with a shower and a bath. Very good breakfast. Two swimming pools, not large but adequate for cooling down.
  • Ogone
    Botswana Botswana
    The ambience, the surroundings . peaceful and serene.The open plan kitchen .
  • Feinstein
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendliness Beauty of location Excellent breakfasts
  • Rekha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing breakfast and views.Lovely gardens with great birdlife.Relaxing.

Managed by Val d'Or Estate

Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,181 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Val d'Or Estate was established in 2008, and is a family-owned estate set in the quiet surrounds of nature and mountains. We hope to ensure all our guests feel at home, and we aim to make your experience memorable, and worthy of a return visit.

Property information

Val d'Or Estate is set on 10 hectares of gardens and dams, with stunning views of the mountains. A beautiful nature estate, to relax and unwind, whether on holiday or business. We have 10 units, sleeping 32 guests in total, in self-catering cottages as well as luxurious suites. We have a large public pool and Boma area with Braai facilities, and some units have private pools. The property is located next to La Motte Estate, just off the main road, R45, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa.

Neighbourhood information

Franschhoek is a beautiful town surrounded by mountains and vineyards. We have an abundance of top wineries and restaurants on offer, as well as hiking trails, mountain biking and golf courses to keep you busy.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Val d'Or Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules
Val d'Or Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Val d'Or Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

FAQs about Val d'Or Estate

  • Guests staying at Val d'Or Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Val d'Or Estate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Walking tours
    • Manicure
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Couples massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Body treatments
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full body massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Pedicure
    • Head massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Foot massage
    • Body scrub
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Val d'Or Estate is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Val d'Or Estate is 3.7 miles from the centre of Franschhoek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Val d'Or Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Val d'Or Estate include:

    • Suite
    • Family
    • Bungalow
    • Chalet
    • Villa