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Residence Vive la Vie

Bed and breakfast

Uitkykstreet 27

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
14 mentions

Very fancy and tasty breakfast

Excellent breakfast Staff extremely pleasant and helpful

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The staff were great

Staff friendly

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

Breakfast was excellent and the room had all one needed for a comfortable stay

The room was great size and we had seats outside

Great location
6 mentions

It is 10 min walk to the wine tram and to all the restaurants and bars

Staff are exceptional, amazing breakfast, good location, rooms are spacious with…

Pool
6 mentions

Pool & Garden

Pool area is beautiful

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Room large and clean and well serviced

Room was very clean and comfortable

Overview

Located in Franschhoek, 15-minutes' walk from the village centre, Residence Vive la Vie offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Open since 2016, the property is within 12 km of the Franschhoek Motor Museum. The property is 1.4 km from Dieu Donne Winery. All units is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom, and some rooms at the bed and breakfast have a terrace. At Residence Vive la Vie, all rooms come with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a continental breakfast. Residence Vive la Vie offers a terrace. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the bed and breakfast. The Franschhoek Market is 800 metres from Residence Vive la Vie. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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neill

extended_group

June 12, 2026

8

Clean comfortable and well looked after by the staff. Unfortunately I can’t remember her name.

The staff were great. Breakfast was excellent and the room had all one needed for a comfortable stay.

D

Dornbrack

couple

May 19, 2026

9

Overall very pleasant.

Very fancy and tasty breakfast. Staff friendly. Room large and clean and well serviced. Entire establishment kitted out with high quality fittings, equipment and furniture.

N

neill

extended_group

May 17, 2026

8

Stay made delightful by exceptional staff

Room was very clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast Staff extremely pleasant and helpful

R

Rupert

couple

February 18, 2026

8

Quiet relaxing stay.

Pool & Garden

S

Struan

couple

February 13, 2026

9

Beautiful stay in a stunning location

Franschhoek is such a stunning place to stay. We loved our stay here. It is 10 min walk to the wine tram and to all the restaurants and bars. It felt very safe and we walked home at night in the dark and felt safe. We wouldn't do this in cape town. The room was great size and we had seats outside. Pool area is beautiful. We wished we had better weather to sunbathe. Breakfast was superb and staff friendly. Parking right outside the house. Would highly recommend!

M

Mary

solo_traveller

February 13, 2026

6

Lovely apartment and great staff. Needs a different roller blind/awning for the terrace

Well equipped and lovely staff

A

Anna

couple

February 5, 2026

9

Staff are exceptional, amazing breakfast, good location, rooms are spacious with a sitting area and very clean.

P

Pat

couple

January 30, 2026

10

Vive La Vie is a real gem, the staff were great and our stay was very relaxing

A beautiful property within walking distance of the town. Our room felt very private and relaxing. Breakfast was fantastic but the best thing about our stay was the warmth from the staff

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LiseLotte

family_with_children

January 8, 2026

9

Great!

Most things were better than expected, the premises, the lovely residential area, the pool would have been great too if it wasn´t filled with leafs. The room looked much better in reality, but the pillows were to high and I had to sleep on a towel instead and if you need to go to the toilet in the night, not only are you switching on the light in both the bathroom and in the toilet room at the same time the noisy extractor also turns on, all on the same lamp button so there is a large risk of waking up your company too. Everything else was great, breakfast excellent, just enough and very nice!

J

Joseph

couple

December 17, 2025

10

Exceptional

Exceptional - value for money and excellent customer service. Would highly recommend.

J

Johanna

couple

December 6, 2025

10

A fantastic place at a great location

Beautiful rooms, a great garden, wonderful pool and a perfect breakfast. Thanks

S

Stefan

couple

November 24, 2025

10

Amazing place.

Beautiful place with very nice garden, calm and peaceful. Excellent breakfast.

R

Reena

couple

October 26, 2025

8

Great experience yet again! Fab location.

Room is lovely with a nice shower. We had the room next to the pool area. Bed is comfy with nice pillows. We got to know the owners last year but they weren’t there this time although we got to say hello on FaceTime. They are lovely. The breakfast is so good. You get a great starting continental selection followed by cooked if you wish from the menu! The rooms have Netflix and Amazon prime. You can walk to the wine tram starting point so the location is great. Parking available outside. Toiletries and hairdryer provided. Nice robes in the room. Lovely pool area. There is air con in the room and shower gel in the bathroom.

K

Keith

solo_traveller

September 21, 2025

9

Friendly informative staff. Tasty breakfast

J

Jana

couple

July 9, 2025

10

An Outstanding Place to Stay – Highly Recommended!

Our stay at this accommodation was simply exceptional! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the host, whose friendliness and attentiveness truly stood out. The breakfast was a real highlight: top quality, beautifully presented, and made with fresh ingredients. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and tastefully decorated. The entire property reflects a great sense of style and attention to detail. What made it even more special were the beautiful artworks by an African artist displayed throughout the property.

G

Gabriel

couple

June 29, 2025

10

Fantastic value for money and really comfortable.

The hostess was extremely attentive, from keeping an eye out for us when we arrived to checking on our needs without being at all invasive. We felt really welcome and comfortable. The breakfast is amazing! And extremely generous. Really an unexpected added bonus! Super coffee in the bedroom as well. The room was lovely and warm and the electric blanket was already on when we arrived. Thank you! We were also thoughtfully provided with an umbrella for the duration of our stay. Loved the art as well. I think this will be an amazing place to stay in summer as well, as it has a beautiful swimming pool and outside area. Definitely my go to spot in Franschhoek now!

T

Thando

couple

June 28, 2025

8

Wonderful place to relax.

The staff made sure to keep the room warm before we could arrive. The room was perfect for two people.

D

Desley Meyer

couple

June 26, 2025

8

stay was too short..great spot

A

Amy

couple

June 23, 2025

10

We had a wonderful stay. The location is in a peaceful part of town but still close enough. The room is large and luxury. The breakfast was amazing!

D

Donna

extended_group

June 22, 2025

10

Was a really lovely weekend had the best time

Perfect location. The house was exceptional. The hosts couldn’t do enough to make our stay as accommodating as possible. A truly lovely couple

Facilities

Activities

Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Heating, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, Adult only

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture

Parking

Street parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Luggage storage

Standard Double Room

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Suite

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite with Garden View

Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Suite

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Suite

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 42 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform 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. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:55 AM

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