Residence Vive La Vie

4.0 star property
Mediterranean bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

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Sundeck
Superior King Suite | Garden view
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
Superior King Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
27 Uitkykstreet, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Huguenot Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 40.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Superior King Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Franschhoek

At Residence Vive La Vie you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Franschhoek Wine Tram and Franschhoek Art House. Highlights at this Mediterranean B&B include a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Franschhoek B&B include Dutch Reformed Church and Franschhoek Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Boschendal Estate - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee station - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Petite Colombe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Residence Vive La Vie

Mediterranean bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Residence Vive La Vie. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Franschhoek bed & breakfast.

  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2016
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Residence Vive La Vie offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Residence Vive La Vie

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 850.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50.00 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Residence Vive Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive Vie
Residence Vive Vie B&B Franschhoek
Residence Vive Vie B&B
Vive La Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive La Vie Franschhoek
Residence Vive La Vie Bed & breakfast
Residence Vive La Vie Bed & breakfast Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Residence Vive La Vie?

Yep, Residence Vive La Vie has a secured self car park for ZAR 50.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Vive La Vie?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Vive La Vie on 2 Apr 2025 start from NZ$242.83, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Residence Vive La Vie?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Residence Vive La Vie have a pool?

Residence Vive La Vie has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from September to May.

What makes Residence Vive La Vie a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Residence Vive La Vie.

Does Residence Vive La Vie serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Residence Vive La Vie?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Residence Vive La Vie?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Residence Vive La Vie's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Residence Vive La Vie?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Residence Vive La Vie?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Residence Vive La Vie Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very close to the wine tram. 15 minute walk to Main Street but easy to get taxis at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this place to stay in franschhoek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a delight!
We had an amazing stay here. The place.is lovely and the staff were brilliant. It was so comfortable! We had spent the day on the wine tram, which was lovely. The room was exceptional - it was so comfortable and generously sized. The breakfast was delicious and service great. Would definitely return if we go back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Franschhoek Stay
Friendly and welcoming, fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for couples. Friendly staff. Good location to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil. Absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Arlngton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Warm and helpful staff. Convenient to central Franschhoek. Loved the breakfast and lounging around the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great property with wonderful amenities and an excellent staff. Close walk to restaurants and shops. We will highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff ! Excellent breakfast. Rooms comfortable
Claming surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect , charming place . Anne Lise was an amazing hostess . We felt really well taken care of !

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great solo getawat
This was the perfect place to stay for a solo getaway. The room was comfortable and the service was outstanding. The convenient location is a bonus. I would definitely recommend a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

kieran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad but not great either
Excellent service by host. Parking available for a car or 2. Room clean and comfortable however was very cold. This ruined my stay. Needed extra heater. Used aircon to get some warmth. Shower was good. Main disappointment was not refunded for part of stay as had to leave 2 days early.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sigvor Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theunis, Oakland Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and loved it even more. Staff are excellent and will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great find in Franschoek , the staff were the best, friendly and helpful and the rooms are stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property with only a few rims so not crowded at all
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spaciousness of the rooms is excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and welcoming.
Wonderful stay here, well looked after and a friendly welcome. Loved breakfast!! Very classy residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem
We stayed here for 3 nights 17-19 March. It was amazing. Our host kept us smiling with his great sense of humour and charm. In spite of the worrying times he always made sure we were comfortable and brought us champagne while we relaxed pool side. The accommodation itself was spacious beautifully decorated and cleaned meticulously. At breakfast we were served fruit and the option of cooked food too which was very tasty. Very friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for making it such a lovely part of our holiday. In terms of location it's walking distance to the main road with plenty art galleries and eateries to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020