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Le Ballon Rouge Guest House

7 Reservoir Street East, Franschhoek 7690

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Le Ballon Rouge Guest House ★★★★7 Reservoir Street East (Franschhoek) 7690Show on map

Superb 400 reviews 8.8
Surrounded by the old vineyards of Franschhoek Valley, this carefully restored Victorian home has an outdoor pool and a private sun deck. The bright, airy and individually decorated rooms of Le Ballon Rouge Guest House feature wooden furnishings and marble bathrooms. WiFi is available in all public areas and is free of charge. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast every morning at Le Ballon Rouge Guest House. Le Ballon Rouge is a perfect base to explore the Cape's celebrated wine estates. Guests can also enjoy the many galleries, bistros and antique shops of the Franschhoek village.
Rooms
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What people say

I loved the slipper bath and felt it added a real sense of luxury to the bathroom. I spent a good 30 mins in it, unwinding and reading my book. I liked the privacy of the apartment and that staff did not hover but were there when you needed them. Very central, within walking distance of the main street, restaurants and attractions. Staff were very helpful with good suggestions of places to go. Fabulous!.
all reviews We spent just a night at this guest house and staff was good but not excellent. Simple but good place to stay, very close to the main road. we were upgraded to a better room which was a lovely surprise. The staff were very helpful. I would definately stay here again. The rooms are clean, comfortable and of a high standard. Very centrally located. Good breakfast. Good staff and service. Clean and quiet room. Delicious breakfast, walking distance to lots of restaurants and cafés. Easy to park. Everything including the lovely breakfast choices of muesli with fruit and full house breakfast choice. Stayed at Le Ballon Rouge many times - staff always friendly and a wonderful breakfast!. Good central position in Franschhoek, good sized rooms, clean and tidy. Good breakfast. Location was perfect, very central and very calm. Good privacy Big Parking. Manager(Jenny)and staff(Dillon,Ilse and others) excellent.Very helpful. I had a great room up stairs. My friends room downstairs was smaller. Lovely Location. Comfortable room and decent bathroom. Our lovely suite. Location,location. Friendly reception and kitchen staff. The location was excellent as I did not have to use my car the whole weekend. I really can't think of anything. I thoroughly enjoyed my "mini" holiday and will definitely visit again especially if there is a Groupon deal which I just missed!. not particularly good wifi in the room but we didn't use it much anyway!. Nothing. Wifi wasn't working well but they said IT guy was supposed to come to fix it. This visit we were in room 1, unfortunately didn't sleep well due to the outside light shinning into the room! Need to put up a blackout blind at the door if possible!. Not much to dislike!. N/A. No privacy when room doors open. Doors open onto noisy street corner,Can't do anything about this I think. The bathroom was quite cold, and the floor was cold generally. Carpeting or under floor heating would have been great. You couldnt shower without flooding the entire bathroom. No bar fridge in the bedrooms and no hangers in the cupboards which they did rectify once notified.

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Amenities at Le Ballon Rouge Guest House

Transportation

Shuttle Service (surcharge), Shuttle Service, Public transport tickets, Bicycle rental, Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Shops

Souvenirs/Gift Shop

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Vending Machine (drinks), Tour Desk, Shuttle Service (surcharge), Private Check-in/-out, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Daily maid service, Concierge Service, Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Airport Shuttle

Safety features

First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Pools and wellness

Swimming pool, Swimming pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Beach umbrellas, Beach chairs / loungers

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Miscellaneous

Soundproofed Rooms, Security alarm, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning, 24-hour security

General

Terrace, Soundproofed Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Designated Smoking Area, Bar, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

Front-desk/reception area services

Safety Deposit Box, Invoice provided

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, Breakfast takeaway containers

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast details

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Cleaning services

Laundry

Activities

Tour or class about local culture, Pub crawls, Outdoor Swimming Pool (all year), Outdoor Swimming Pool, Live music/performance, Horse Riding, Hiking, Cycling

About the Property

Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Le Ballon Rouge Guest House offers accommodation in Franschhoek, 300 metres from Franschhoek Monument . Free private parking is available on site. Every room has a TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. There is a gift shop at the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 49 km from Le Ballon Rouge Hotel.

Important information to guests

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Information about the area

Located in Franschhoek and only 28 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course, Hotel du Vin Franschhoek provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 31 km from Stellenbosch University and 36 km from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. The accommodation features full-day security, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with pool or inner courtyard views. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available. A bar can be found on-site. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star guest house. The guest house conveniently has a year-round outdoor pool. Helderberg Village Golf Club is 49 km from Hotel du Vin Franschhoek, while Franschhoek Art House is 400 metres from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 63 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Travelling information

Directions from Cape Town International Airport: • Keep to the left hand lane as you exit the airport. • Immediately past the petrol station take the Borcherd’s Quarry exit. • This road curves sharply to the left. • At traffic lights (after ± 1.5km) there is a major intersection. Turn right onto M10. • Continue for approximately 2km to the next major junction. Turn right onto M12 (signposted for Stellenbosch & R300). • This road continues for about 5km until you reach a junction with the R300. Turn left onto the on-ramp. • No need to turn off this road, as after approximately 10km the road turns to the right and joins the N1. • Continue on the N1 and take exit 47 to Stellenbosch/Klapmuts/Wellington. • At the end of the off-ramp, turn right on to the R44. • After ± 700m you reach a 4-way stop. Go straight across. • Approximately 300m on, turn left to Franschhoek (R45). • After approximately 10km you will come to a T-junction. • Turn right at T-junction (R45). • This road leads straight into Franschhoek (± 20km) and then becomes the main road of the village. Upon entering Franschhoek • The main road (Huguenot Rd) passes straight through the village and ends at the Huguenot monument. • Turn left at the Post Office into Reservoir Street East • Le Ballon Rouge is the 3rd building on the right. • Parking is available in front of the guesthouse and in a parking area at the back of the guesthouse.

Le Ballon Rouge Guest House Policies

Check-in

14:00 - 18:00

Check-out

- 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard