Leeu House

Beautiful hotel in beautiful city with great wine and food. Even more amazing service at the hotel highlighted by Gift Gurure, our server and overall 'make this the best stay you've ever had' ambassador. From food and drinks at the pool, to early breakfast, to late cocktails, Gif was always there for us. We couldn't figure out when he sleeps, but we're indebted to his amazing service!

This very cosy hotel has 14 rooms. Its location is excellent: right in the middle of the town of Franschhoek, surrounded by art galleries, shops, fine restaurants and cafes. The staff are amiable and efficient, room is clean with a lovely garden. The breakfast is excellent and has a view of the mountain.

Two nights in Franschhoek at this lovely boutique hotel.Greeted by Roger and well served by Honest. Lovely room 9 and as out of season we were transported to Leeu Estates for dinner which was excellent. Breakfast at Leeu House was tip top and staff service standards were beyond reproach. To have staff stand up from their desk and remain standing when you approach with a question is from a bygone age but it certainly makes the guest feel special. Would revisit in a heartbeat.

As one who comes every 2 years to the Cape Town area, and currently staying at Delaire Graff in Stellenbosch, we came to Frranschoek to walk around. As we were walking, we saw the bronzes of Ghandi and Mandela in front of the hotel. We opened the gate to get a picture, but to also inquire about seeing the hotel as a possibility for a future stay. We were rudely approached and told it was for residents only, and we couldn’t come in. While Mr Singh doesn’t need my money, there is no way he will ever have a chance to get any of it in the future. When I was in business before retirement, we thought our sales people to treat any potential customer, no matter how they looked or dressed, as if they had a million dollars of cash in their pockets. Many unsuspected sales were made because the potential customer was treated like we were when we walked thru the gate by others.

Leeu house ticks all the boxes. You can see the owner/managers obsession with form and cleanliness. The gardens are pristine, the facilities well maintained and the rooms are spotless. I love attention to detail and this place is a perfect example of how a boutique hotel should be run. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the breakfast is simple but tasty and sufficient. The bigger Leeu Estate up the road is bigger because it’s on a wine estate but Leeu House is perfect if you are staying in Franschoek for two days and want to be close to the town. Walking distance to everything. Highly recommended.

Second time in Franschhoek and wanted to try something in town close to the action. Location is really good if you want to walk around and not have to drive or take shuttles. Service was very friendly and good if a bit unpolished. Food for breakfast and dinner were great. Rooms are all nice and vary depending on category. The suite by the pool is very nice and gets lots of light. Smaller rooms don't have views but still get plenty of light. Overall we thought it was good value and definitely recommend.

Traveling with my mother, stayed in room number 5 for three nights. The Pros: The room made a good first impression, although there was a very strong smell of air freshener. Beds were comfy, room was clean, housecoat & slippers available, and it had a solid tea and coffee station. Reliable housekeeping and turndown service. Breakfast was consistently good. The courtyard off the back of the room was like a private oasis - a great place to read or pass the time if you need a break from it all. A comfier chair or chaise would have been nice, but not necessary by any stretch. Location in Franschhoek is fantastic - easy walking to shops, cafés, and necessities (grocery store, pharmacy, and post office within a couple of blocks). The service was excellent - staff were attentive and kind. The Cons: The air freshening spray was extremely strong, and it aggravated my allergies. I asked staff to stop using it, and I had to leave a window and the doors to the courtyard open for several hours for the scent to settle. Unfortunately, it became clear the freshener is used to mask a foul odor - I couldn’t place the smell, but it was strong. Again had to leave a window and doors open for several hours a day to make it tolerable - there are no screens, so you do this recognizing it’s a risk with flies and wildlife. The television only had Netflix. Normally, this would be a nice bonus, but we found it inconvenient that we were unable to watch local evening news, etc. since there was no cable.

I really enjoyed this hotel, the staff is perfectly well trained, they call you by the last name, very cosy hotel with very few rooms. Worth every cent. The breakfast menu is perfect , but the buffet could use some more options. Beside that it is a 10 out of 10!

Stayed in Leeu house for 3 nights as part of our honeymoon. Beautiful building with lovely interior and exteriors how ever the room was slightly underwhelming, lacked character and disappointingly no view & blurred windows which was a shame given the surroundings. Location was perfect at the top of the main village road and was approx 10 mins from the wine tram station. Lots of bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was either buffet or hot choices from a menu which was lovely. The bar area was very quiet with no one sitting around in the evening which lacked ambiance. The pool area was the highlight with nice views of surrounding mountains.