Last Word Constantia
A garden oasis in South Africa's oldest wine area, right in the city of Cape Town
Last Word Franschhoek
Right in South Africa's gourmet capital, walking distance to famous restaurants
Last Word Franschhoek
Your sanctuary in the gourmet capital
Last Word Franschhoek is the best hotel in Franschhoek for independent, savvy travellers. Come and explore South Africa’s gourmet capital from our 5-star boutique hotel Huguenot Road, mere heartbeats away from some of the world’s most celebrated eateries. Highly personalised service delivered by lovely people is our hallmark.
The Last word experience
Discover classic, understated elegance in our eight lavishly appointed, spacious en-suite Superior Rooms and two sumptuous Pool Suites. The latter, replete with sparkling semi-private plunge pool and leafy courtyard, ideal for rejuvenating moments that are solely yours.
The generous guest lounge at our Franschhoek ‘beyond boutique’ hotel opens on to a sun-drenched, poolside patio and courtyard featuring a sizeable, sparkling pool. Adjacent to this becalmed space is our beautiful dining room. Abundant sunshine and fresh air spill through the large windows, elevating moods and dining experiences. For those wishing to remain tethered to the outside world, our free wireless internet service is a welcome feature. The self-service Resident’s Bar is housing a robust selection of quality beverages is always available for your enjoyment. Raise a toast the end of another perfect day out from Last Word Franschhoek’s private rooftop patio, a personal space to pair champagne moments with gorgeous wrap-around views.
Restaurants
Distance
500 m
Signature dish
Korean Fried Chicken
Unique appeal
The menu features innovative small plates designed for sharing, blending Asian flavors with classic French influences.
Distance
450 m
Signature dish
Seafood Risotto
Unique appeal
Reuben's offers a sophisticated yet unpretentious dining experience, featuring Chef Reuben Riffel's acclaimed dishes like the oven-roasted pork belly with Asian mushrooms and chili-lime caramel.
Distance
240 meters
Signature dish
Fillet Mignon Aux Champignons
Unique appeal
Known for its inviting, relaxed atmosphere and timeless bistro classics, this restaurant offers a taste of France with a South African twist.
Distance
600 meters
Signature dish
Lamb Yakiniku
Unique appeal
Known for its refined yet innovative menu, Oku takes you on a culinary journey across Asia, with dishes that highlight the rich flavors of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.
Distance
550 meters
Signature dish
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Unique appeal
Let’s Frite brings the joy of Belgium’s beloved street food—crispy, golden fries—to the heart of Franschhoek. This fun and casual eatery offers a gourmet twist on a classic, with freshly hand-cut fries served alongside an irresistible variety of house-made sauces and toppings.
Right across the road from Last Word Franschhoek, a laid-back morning market local come from surrounding towns just to visit.
Our managers, Conrad and Franklin, can advise guests on hikes and trails and share their local knowledge and history.
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Plan your journey
Our team are eager to help you with the planning of your trip from beginning to end. Widad and Taryn in reservations are well versed in what rooms best suit certain travellers and Conrad and Franklin at Last Word Franschhoek not only know the village they live in like the back of their hand, but they are also well connected and would love to suggest restaurants and activities and then book them on your behalf.
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Introducing
Not often thought of as an attraction of the area, but certainly one of its most beautiful characteristics, are the local mountain ranges. The majestic Drakenstein mountain range which greets travellers arriving from the Cape Town side. The Franschhoek valley seen from the top of the mountain pass showing the natural amphitheater. The magnificent Wemmershoek Maountain Range separating Franschhoek from Stellenbosch.
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Franschhoek, your sanctuary in the heart of South Africa's gourmet capital
Last Word Franschhoek - your sanctuary in the heart of South Africa's gourmet capital
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Rooms
There are eight Superior Rooms at Last Word Franschhoek, four upstairs and four on ground level. The ground level rooms have their own private patio and seating whilst the upstairs rooms are larger, and each has its own separate lounge area. The rooms average at 55m² or 590 square feet in size. Bathrooms are large and have both a bath and separate shower. Even the smallest room at Last Word Franschhoek could be considered a suite.
There are two Pool Suites at Last Word Franschhoek and each has its own semi-private dipping pool and patio area. Each Pool Suite has a bedroom area and a separate lounge area. The Pool Suites are 75m² or 800 square feet and have more than enough space should you wish to spend the day in privacy sunbathing on the patio around your pool. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
There are eight Superior Rooms at Last Word Franschhoek, four upstairs and four on ground level. The ground level rooms have their own private patio and seating whilst the upstairs rooms are larger, and each has its own separate lounge area. The rooms average at 55m² or 590 square feet in size. Bathrooms are large and have both a bath and separate shower. Even the smallest room at Last Word Franschhoek could be considered a suite.
There are two Pool Suites at Last Word Franschhoek and each has its own semi-private dipping pool and patio area. Each Pool Suite has a bedroom area and a separate lounge area. The Pool Suites are 75m² or 800 square feet and have more than enough space should you wish to spend the day in privacy sunbathing on the patio around your pool. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.
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Ian M, August 2024
Hotel experience
Standard Suite Features
Complimentary tea and coffee tray
300 thread count cotton linen
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV and DVD Player
Private room safe
Heated towel rails
Wireless internet connection
Select satellite TV
Hair dryer and shaving points
Robes and slippers
Underfloor heating
In-suite telephone
Hotel Amenities
Breakfast included
Drinks & spirits included on certain rates
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Complimentary gym access
Easy walk to town
Wine tram
Gin Bar In-Room
Smart TV with Chromecast
Swimming Pool
No Load Shedding - Solar Backup
Live Beautifully at Haute Cabrière - Haute Cabrière has been part of the DNA of the South African wine lover since its inception, inspiring supporters to live and enjoy the art of life. Situated on the Franschhoek Pass, Haute Cabrière has been creating wines from Burgundian cultivars for the past 25 years. Founder and proprietor Achim von Arnim’s passion for these varietals has always been the inspiration behind both the Pierre Jourdan and Haute Cabrière wine ranges.
Experience the finer things in life. - Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape wine lands, La Motte is home to some of South Africa’s finest wines, recognised internationally for their exceptional quality. The estate boasts four national monuments, a state of the art tasting room, the Pierneef art museum, and the new restaurant, Pierneef à La Motte.
A meal at La Petite Colombe restaurant is like doing the tango with a stranger. - La Petite Colombe is the sister restaurant of the widely acclaimed La Colombe in Constantia, both are positioned amongst the top restaurants in the world. Visitors to Franschhoek can now look forward to experiencing the same level of service excellence and exquisite cuisine, but with a fresh new twist.
Unforgettable Cap Classique - Le Lude, a wine farm in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Western Cape, follows an ethos committed to its founding family and the crafting of naturally bottle-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique.
The best way to discover the Cape Winelands - Hop on board and discover the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley in the best way possible! We can’t wait to share this unforgettable journey with you.
Let's Frite - Our mission is to provide you with a high quality menu at affordable prices. Each component was carefully developed in house and is 100% “homemade”.
FAQ
Franco - Supporting Franschhoek's Community
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Last Word Management
With in-depth local knowledge of almost a decade we can tailor-make any trip to the winelands into a specialized and individual catered experience.
We will break the repetitiveness of traveling and make your time in the winelands the absolute standout part of your trip.
Let me take you by the hand,
Last word staff
Our mission simply: To make people happy. In lockdown we found a new purpose; To fill serene sanctuaries with kindness and lovely people. This is cosy living rather than hurried existence, a slowed down experience that emphasises personal happiness. And right in the middle of this purpose we forged our our singular core value - kindness – the very essence of heart candy and the seat of inner happiness. However, compassion is hard to come by in the real world. It’s often confined to close family or great friendship, rarely dished out in bucket loads by hotels. It is a rather elusive quality.
We realised that if we employed the right people (and we do), who showed amplified levels of kindness, with commensurate trust and confidence, the image of our brand would become hauntingly elusive.
We could become known as lovely people who look after lovely people and because lovely people attract one another this could form part of a self-sustaining alchemy, autocatalytic in that the combination of sanctuary, kindness and lovely people propels itself.
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