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Maison d'Ail

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
TV
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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77 Reservoir Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Huguenot Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Franschhoek

Franschhoek Town Hall is a short stroll from Maison d'Ail, and other popular attractions like Dutch Reformed Church are within a mile (2 km). This 4-star guesthouse has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Franschhoek Art House - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪French Connection - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Get Lost Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Maison d'Ail

Guests of Maison d'Ail enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide a safe deposit box at the front desk, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a terrace and a garden.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Maison d'Ail Hotel Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Hotel
Maison d'Ail Franschhoek
Maison d`Ail Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail House Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail House
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse
Maison d'Ail Franschhoek
Maison d'Ail Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Maison d'Ail?

This guesthouse is located in Franschhoek, a short 15-minute walk from Franschhoek Town Hall and also 14 minutes on foot from Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery. You'll also find Huguenot Memorial Museum and Franschhoek Art House less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Maison d'Ail?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maison d'Ail on Mar 24, 2026 start from $147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Maison d'Ail?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Maison d'Ail include a casino on the premises?

No, Maison d'Ail doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Maison d'Ail?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Maison d'Ail a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as an outdoor pool and proposal/romance packages.

Does Maison d'Ail have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Maison d'Ail have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Maison d'Ail serves free full breakfasts each morning from its snack bar.

Does Maison d'Ail allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Maison d'Ail.

Are there connecting rooms at Maison d'Ail?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Maison d'Ail?

Yes, some accommodations at Maison d'Ail offer a balcony and may feature mountain views.

Maison d'Ail Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I arrived and was told “you’re the unlucky one. Your room’s aircon doesn’t work”. It’s the last thing you want to hear when it’s 35 degrees outside. The friend I was travelling with was told that “you’re the lucky one, your rooms air con is working”. What amazed me is that I was the person that made the booking and the payment. That said, the face clothes in my room looked dirty and stained to the point that I asked for new ones as I wasn’t sure that they were clean. I was told that maybe they were stains from previous guests make-up. My toilet hadn’t been flushed from the previous guest and there wasn’t enough parking on the premises.
Soiled toilet in my room on arrival
Make-up/dirt stains of the two facecloths on my arrival
Another stained face cloth
Stained face cloth
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

gwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

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

Make sure payments are correct

A brilliant place to stay the staff is excellent the stay is awesome however make sure the payment details are correct We were charged and paid up front when we booked (two installments)… and then the place said they did not get paid and we had to pay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

terence

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

Lovely

Great little hostel just 10 minutes walk outside of a fantastic location ...room excellent and breakfast was perfect....really helpful great communication..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing establishment with Amazon staff. A short uber ride into franschoek
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Franschhoek Paradise

Nestled in the beautiful town of Franschhoek, this guest house is a gem. Super friendly, welcoming and helpful staff made our stay a delightful and memorable one. Will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart

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

Little Gem

Great as always, Judy took good care of us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

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

Wonderful place to stay

Lovely accommodation with huge rooms, welcoming staff, fantastic breakfast and 20 mins walk in to town. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, friendly staff Quiet area Best breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki

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

Such a lovely stay

What a fantastic find! Absolutely loved the property. Gorgeous swimming pool, comfortable king bed with plush linen, spacious shower... Judy cooked us a delicious breakfast and corna was a perfect host who managed our booking from start to finish. All in all, such a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic final stop. Nice to chat with owner. Cat was lovely😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Fady

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good: Hot breakfast was delicious. The cold breakfast buffet options were nice as well. The So So:
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent. TV’s in every room but no channels!! Walk from main st about 1 km so yuk yuk taxis were handy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely one-night stay at this guest house, just a short drive up a hill from the main street (likely would be too far to walk this at night). Our room had beautiful mountain views, and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was cooked on order in the cozy open plan kitchen lounge area and was delicious! Highly recommend staying here, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Great Guest house wih great hosts

Great Guest house, perfect hosts and staff. Room 1 the luxury room was was amazing, loads of space, easy access to the centre, safe and secure with an amazing breakfast, well work s stay, sorry we could only stay for 3 nights, would have loved to stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

highly recommended

Our stay was lovely and the staff were exceptional. Highly recommended and thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Comfortable, clean and nice place to stay

We arranged an early check in and the guest house were very helpful and informative. Rooms were comfortable and clean. We encountered load shedding (power cuts) while we were there but we had been prepared so could still enter the property etc without issue. Overall a lovely place to stay within 15 minute walk from the centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

A lovely stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Maison d'Ail. Room was spacious, bed very comfortable, staff very helpfull. Breakfast was good too.A quiet relaxing environment, guest house a 5min drive from main high street. Definately recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019