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La Petite Dauphine

Franschhoek country house with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Exclusive Villa (7) | Living area
Exterior
Wine bar
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Luxury Suite (5)

Luxury Suite (5)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6) | Living area

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Exclusive Villa (7)

Exclusive Villa (7)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Villa (8)

Exclusive Villa (8)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4) | Living room

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Junior Suite (9) | Living area

Junior Suite (9)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (3)

Luxury Suite (3)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (2)

Luxury Suite (2)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (1)

Luxury Suite (1)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Huguenot Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Franschhoek Pass - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪French Connection - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Petite Dauphine

Enjoy your visit to Franschhoek with a stay at La Petite Dauphine. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Cafe BonBon, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in 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
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Cafe BonBon – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Veruskas Wine Bar – On-site wine bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 995.00 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 200 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 50 per pet

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

La Petite Dauphine
La Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
La Petite Dauphine House
La Petite Dauphine House Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine Country House Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine Country House
Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
Petite Dauphine
La Petite Dauphine Franschhoek
La Petite Dauphine Country House
La Petite Dauphine Country House Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Petite Dauphine?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at La Petite Dauphine?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of ZAR 50 per pet, and there's also a deposit of ZAR 200 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at La Petite Dauphine?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by La Petite Dauphine?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 995.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Petite Dauphine?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at La Petite Dauphine and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and parasailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the country house's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La Petite Dauphine?
Yes, Cafe BonBon offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around La Petite Dauphine like?
La Petite Dauphine is a short 14-minute walk from Huguenot Monument and 18 minutes' walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.

La Petite Dauphine Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The property is an a beautiful location however the décor is dated and tired and is terribly expensive for what is on offer. Service and food at the Bon Bon cafe on the property is terrible. Overall not a pleasant experience.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location, grounds and villa were incredible. A feast for the eyes. Dinner in the fine dining restaurant was superb.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful isolation
Great farm and stay. Recommend
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful lodge on an absolutely stunning property.
Ray, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and very warm welcome from the staff. Regrets we only had one night there
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious comfort and delicious food
La Petite Dauphine was fantastic - the bedroom was extremely comfortable, with amazing bed linen and lovely bathroom products and the location is superb; 5 minutes outside of Frandhoek in very peaceful olive and wine groves. We had a delicious breakfast on both mornings at Cafe Bonbon, in particular the flapjacks (pancakes).
Jamie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5* stay in every way
We stayed for 2 nights at La Petite Dauphine and the experience was 5* from start to finish. The welcome from Stefan at reception was exemplary. We had not booked anywhere for dinner, so he rang round and found us a table at Holden Manz Vineyard, which was an excellent choice. When he took us to our room we realised we had been upgraded to one of the Premier Suites, 8 On Olive. Wow! The accommodation was just beautiful and in the most stunning setting, with it's own terrace & plunge pool. We wished we had booked for a week as we really didn't have enough time to enjoy the stunning surroundings, or enjoy dinner at the on site restaurant. Breakfast was served on the terrace of Cafe Bon Bon and was excellent. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the gardens were just beautiful. We would love to return to Franschhoek and La Petite Dauphine would be our first choice.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A bit of paradise
A little piece of paradise in the jewel of South Africa. Being someone who is partial to good food/wine this is the perfect place to stay. The restaurants that were recommended to us by the manager far exceeded our expectations. I can thoroughly recommend the sirloin at the French Connection restaurant!!! Staff were exceptional on site!! Can't wait to go back
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful accommodation with beatiful views
we booked an exclusive villa suite at La Petite Dauphine as that was all that was available there and places we had stayed in previously were booked up. but it was wonderful and we would definitely choose it again for our next stay in Franschoek - although one of 2 detached villas in the grounds, away from the main accommodation, it felt as if we were on our own. the accommodation was huge, with a very large dressing room/ bathroom, plenty of storage for clothes, an area with fridge, tiny sink and nespresso and tea making facilites. The room was beautifully furnished with sofa, armchairs, day bed etc and we had a large deck with large plunge pool (big enough for me to swim a few strokes) and very comfortable loungers and chairs - great for morning coffee, afternoon tea and early evening drinks! The views were beautiful, looking over lovely planting, with a lake, and mountains all around. Only a 5 minute drive to the centre where parking is easy. Breakfast was on the terrace at Cafe BonBon, again with beautiful views and a great choice.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel location
Just loved it
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations
Has it all - location, view, great service and of course decent wine!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great luxury option when touring Franschhoek area
A great option for high-quality accommodation when touring the local Franschhoek area and wineries. Really pleasant surroundings, a luxurious room and very helpful team.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little gem in Franschoek
Stayed 2 nights and wish it had been longer! Beautiful working olive farm. Lovely accommodation and wonderful grounds. Superb restaurant and luckily it was open on one of our nights. Excellent cafe for breakfast also. Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Only problem we had was that when we arrived (7.30 pm) the reception was closed, it was dark and there was no help. The management were very apologetic the next day and made amends for this. Would certainly love to return.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rural break just outside Franschhoek
Only stayed for a couple of nights, but greatly enjoyed our trip. Main drawback is lack of a restaurant on site, so you almost always have to drive to dinner. But we knew that when we booked. Great, large room and private. Would have liked a slightly softer bed, but that is a personal opinion.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An incredible paradise!
This was the most wonderful hotel that we have ever stayed in. We can't wait to go back again later in the year
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Franschhoek valley La Petite Dauphine
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Very secure but no heavy handed security. Beautiful area. La Petite Dauphine a very beautiful estate just out of Franschhoek in a wonderful setting with majestic mountains behind. Staff intelligent and very helpful. Food in Bon Bon restaurant on site excellent. Cottage where we stayed had very attentive and thorough cleaning and replenishment every day. Huge bathroom with bath and shower. Good bed. Good internet access and TV. Best place I've ever stayed.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent Franschoek
Another excellent visit, good wine, beautiful setting and friendly service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Taste and elegance with excellent staff
A very tasteful property with wonderful ambience. Only a few minutes by car from the village so one can enjoy the best of the vibrance and the peace of the property. From the welcome to the amenities to the dining, everything was great and well worth the rates. There are so many little extra touches provided to make the stay a memorable one. Cottage No 6 has 2 bedrooms and very spacious and private in a delightfulcorner with squirrels playing in the trees. 3 nights was just not enough!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel
We were in Franschhoek for our honeymoon and a friend had recommended La Petite Dauphine. We couldn't have been happier. The staff was friendly and helpful the room (Cottage 8) was spectacular and we had one meal at the restaurant. The manager (Stephan) was very helpful with suggestions and reservations and even got us into a couple restaurants that were "fully booked". Overall a great choice.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury
We had a fantastic time at this luxury guest house farm. The accommodation isa very high spec. The food at Cafe Bon Bon and wine tasting is a must!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review