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La Petite Dauphine

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Franschhoek country house

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Exclusive Villa (8) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exclusive Villa (8) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Exclusive Villa (8) | Outdoor pool | 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Excelsior Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Huguenot Monument
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Huguenot Memorial Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Boschendal Estate
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite (2) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite (2)

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4) | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4)

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Luxury Suite (3) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite (3)

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (1) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite (1)

  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (5) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite (5)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms (6)

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Exclusive Villa (7) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exclusive Villa (7)

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Villa (8) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Exclusive Villa (8)

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (9) | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Junior Suite (9)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Franschhoek

In shopping district.You'll find Huguenot Monument and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas within 2 miles (3 km) of this country house. Huguenot Memorial Museum and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Huguenot Monument - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Huguenot Memorial Museum - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Boschendal Estate - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Stellenbosch University - 58 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Get Lost Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪French Connection - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Allora - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Petite Dauphine

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Franschhoek country house
La Petite Dauphine offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Petite Dauphine. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Franschhoek country house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Petite Dauphine offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, espresso makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 50 per pet, plus a deposit of ZAR 200 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 995.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is 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

How close is La Petite Dauphine to the airport?

La Petite Dauphine is 50.8 mi (67-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Petite Dauphine have an airport shuttle?

La Petite Dauphine offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 995.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does La Petite Dauphine offer free breakfast?

La Petite Dauphine offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at La Petite Dauphine?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at La Petite Dauphine?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Petite Dauphine?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does La Petite Dauphine have a pool?

La Petite Dauphine features 2 outdoor pools.

Does La Petite Dauphine have a restaurant?

La Petite Dauphine is home to Cafe BonBon, which features al fresco dining.

Does La Petite Dauphine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is La Petite Dauphine to downtown Franschhoek?

La Petite Dauphine is 1.2 mi away from Franschhoek.

La Petite Dauphine Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, grounds and villa were incredible. A feast for the eyes. Dinner in the fine dining restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful isolation

Great farm and stay. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful lodge on an absolutely stunning property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and very warm welcome from the staff. Regrets we only had one night there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok stay in Franschhoek, a bit off the main area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel location

Just loved it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations

Has it all - location, view, great service and of course decent wine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

JC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

FG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnificent Franschoek

Another excellent visit, good wine, beautiful setting and friendly service.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Journeytime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Hampel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantástico

Lugar paradisíaco, romântico, acolhedor... Merece a visita. A poucos kms do centro da cidade, esse hotel nos reserva um clima de sossego, calma e descanso. Recomendo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort