The Cape Winelands
The Protea Hotel Franschhoek overlooks the majestic mountains and famous vineyards of the historical village of Franschhoek. The hotel has a rich history, with one section dating back to the 1880s.
The hotel offers luxury accommodation in 40 en-suite rooms, plus there is a sparkling swimming pool and well-stocked vinotique. The convenient location make it a superb base from which to explore Franschhoek's culinary reputation, art galleries, cheese factories and some 25 wine estates. Various outdoor activities, such as horse-riding, golf, backpacking and trout-fishing, can also be arranged.
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Rates Include
Breakfast is included.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
Protea Hotel Franschhoek Location.
Directions For Drivers
From the Cape Town International Airport: Take the Borchards Quarry turnoff (M22) towards Bellville and the N1. From the the Borchards Quarry turnoff (M22), turn right into Modderdam Road (M10). From Modderdam Road (M10), at the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Stellenbosch Road (M12). From Stellenbosch Road (M12), turn left onto the R300. From the R300, turn right onto the N1 dual road (eastward direction, towards Paarl).
Continue for a quite a distance on the N1 until you reach Exit 47 and a sign which says 'R44/R103 Stellenbosch, Klapmuts, Wellington' - turn right. Continue along this road for about 400 metres and, at the 4-way stop street, carry straight on. Continue until you see a sign which says 'Franschhoek' and turn left. Continue for about 9 km until you reach a T-junction. Turn right at the T-junction and follow the road to Franschhoek.
Garden Route Via N2: Follow the N2 to Cape Town and take the Stellenbosch turn-off (Baden Powell Drive / R310) and keep on travelling to Stellenbosch. You will eventually pass the Spier Wine Estate (on your right) and a few kilometres after that, the road will end at a T-junction (approximately 13 km from the N2 turn-off).
Turn right at the T-junction and travel into Stellenbosch. You will pass over 3 traffic lights - keep to your left. The road ends at a T-junction at which you turn left. Pass over 3 traffic lights and shortly after the 3rd set, turn right at a set of lights at the Franschhoek / Idas Valley sign.
This road will take you over the mountain on the Helshoogte Pass, trough Johannesdal and trough Pniel and eventually ends at a T-junction (16 km from Stellenbosch). This T-junction is shortly after the Boschendal Wine Estate (which would have been on your right). Turn right at the T-junction onto the R45 to Franschhoek. This road will take you straight into Franschhoek. Once in Franschhoek continue on the main road past the BP Petrol Station, and after approximately 200m you will see the hotel on your left – turn left onto the road just before the hotel and the parking area is approximately 200m along this road on the right.
Garden Route Via Franschhoek Pass: Leave the N2 at the R43 towards Villiersdorp (16 km past Caledon) and follow this road to Villiersdorp. Turn left onto the R45, and after approximately 8 km turn right to stay on the R45 and go over the Franschhoek Pass to Franschhoek. Turn right onto Huguenot Road (R45 signposted to Paarl) at the Monument and drive through Franschhoek for approximately 900m until you see the hotel on your right. Turn right onto the road immediately after the hotel, and the parking area is approximately 200m along this road on the right.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have air-conditioning, a separate bath and shower, an electronic safe, a telephone, LCD flat screen TV, a hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar.
Free Wi-Fi is available (500MB per day per room).
The reception is 24 hour.
There is free parking.
There is an outdoor swimming pool.
A laundry service is offered (additional cost).
A babysitting service is available.
There is a cash machine/ATM available.
The hotel accepts the following credit cards - MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
It is advisable to pre-book dinner reservations in Franschhoek, especially between October and April. You can either do this directly via www.franschhoek-restaurants.co.za or otherwise please ask your Travel Butlers consultant for assistance.
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