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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa · Independent · High Luxury
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel hides nine suites in four cottages at 5 Akademie Street, a short walk from Franschhoek's main street but set in gardens with private pools and wood-fired hot tubs. Oortuiging is one of the first buildings in town; Uitsig sits upstairs with a mountain terrace; Gelatenheid and Twyfeling split between historic cottage and Cape Dutch house. Breakfast is the house signature. Michelin One Key in 2026. A different village stay from Last Word, Leeu House, and Le Quartier Français.
- 9 rooms
- Neighborhood: Franschhoek Village
About Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
- Nine suites in four cottages at 5 Akademie Street, Franschhoek.
- Private pools, a heated garden pool, jacuzzi, and wood-fired hot tubs.
- Michelin One Key in 2026; not a Leeu Collection hotel.
History
The hotel occupies four cottages on Akademie Street, including the historic Oortuiging building. Michelin awarded One Key in 2026.
Experiences
- Private plunge pools — Suites and cottages include private plunge pools.
- Wood-fired hot tubs — Suites and cottages include wood-fired hot tubs.
Amenities
- Private pools
- Hot tubs
- Gardens
- Breakfast
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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