La Residence

The hotel offers 11 suites that are perfect for couples, while the 5 Vineyard Suites provide privacy and space for families and groups of friends.

Suites

Each suite at La Residence in Franschhoek offers a unique and immersive experience, with its own color scheme and diverse design influences. From the exotic Tibetan suite featuring Eastern antiques and rich orange tones to the blue and yellow Chambre Bleu with Provençal antiques, velvet, and silk, each suite has its own character. The spacious bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a free-standing bath for ultimate relaxation. Ground floor suites have a veranda with access to the garden, while first-floor suites offer a furnished terrace with stunning views of the vineyards and the mountains behind.

Vineyard Suites

The five Vineyard Suites are private villas with one to three bedrooms, suitable for up to six people. Each suite has its own garden and offers views of the mountains. The Vineyard Suites provide exclusive amenities for guests of these villas, including access to a family pool and a shared dining room and bar. Additionally, the villas can also be rented in their entirety for larger groups. Some of these villas also feature their own plunge or swimming pool.

Executive chef Greg Henderson is inspired by the enchantment of the Franschhoek Valley, the people, and the indigenous ingredients he discovers there. Everything is prepared with care, and the hotel boasts an excellent wine list. Every meal is a culinary journey.

Breakfast and lunch are usually served on the terrace, ensuring spectacular views. The regal dining hall at La Residence is known as The Great Hall. It is beautifully decorated with stunning chandeliers, black-and-white Victorian tiles, and inviting fireplaces. On cooler evenings, dinner is served here.

Also, the Afternoon Tea at the Tea House with delicious sweet and savory treats is well worth a visit.

The resort features a beautiful swimming pool with sun loungers and stunning views.

La Residence features a stunning spa, but you can also choose to be treated in your room or on your terrace.

Experienced spa therapists offer a range of signature treatments that relax muscles and stimulate circulation. Enjoy a deep connective tissue massage to relieve stiffness and release tension, and the Pinotage body polish, a treatment inspired by the natural benefits of the unique South African Pinotage grape.

If you wish to stay active during your stay, there is a fully equipped gym in the hotel, and our team of passionate chefs would be happy to accommodate a personalized healthy meal plan tailored to your dietary preferences.

The Western Cape and wine regions are truly stunning and offer a wealth of discoveries. Whether you are in the mood for a relaxing bike ride through the village or a challenging hike to the top of Mont Rochelle, La Residence is situated amidst breathtaking natural beauty that can be explored and admired on foot, by bicycle, or from one of the nearby golf courses.

Wine tastings in 8 different ways

At La Residence, you can enjoy wine tastings in no less than eight different ways. In and around Franschhoek, there are countless wine estates with fantastic tasting rooms and restaurants. The hotel has put together a number of ideas to make the most of this beautiful landscape and the delicious wines it produces.

Speak with the concierge about their specially curated wine tasting excursions and choose from a wine tour by helicopter, car, horseback, bicycle, or on foot.

Vintage Wine Tram

An innovative and experiential way to taste wine is the Wine Tram, which follows various routes between the vineyards. You have the freedom to hop on and off at the vineyards of your choice.

Just a 20-minute drive from the hotel lies one of the most renowned and picturesque golf estates in the Cape, located in the Paarl Valley.

Pearl Valley Estate is characterized by its famous Jack Nicklaus golf course — an 18-hole championship course designed with extensive input from the golf legend himself, featuring ingenious challenges woven into the natural landscape.

Also nearby La Residence are Boschenmeer Golf Estate just outside Paarl, and Theewaterskloof Country Estate a bit further away.

La Residence, part of The Royal Portfolio, focuses on sustainability with the '3 Crowns approach,' emphasizing Conservation, Community, and Environment. The slogan of The Royal Portfolio, "planet before profit," highlights that profitability should not come at the expense of the planet. By responsibly managing resources and the environment, investments are made in a greener future for people, animals, and nature.

Climate & Environment

The hotel utilizes a modern hydronic heating and cooling system with circulating water for sustainable temperature control. They adhere to the principle of the three R's (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle) concerning energy consumption, waste, and packaging materials. In terms of food supply, the 'Farm to Fork' model is applied, with many ingredients produced on the hotel’s own farm or sourced locally.

Employment

The hotel staff mainly come from the local community and are trained and educated across generations.

Nature Conservation

Initiatives include an anti-poaching program, the preservation and potential expansion of existing natural areas, and the protection of vulnerable ecosystems.

Poverty Alleviation

Support is provided to various local projects, both financially and through efforts. This includes assistance to a local primary school, a burn center, a shelter for abused children, and the provision of food aid to vulnerable children.