Maison d'Ail

4.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Food court
Terrace/patio
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
77 Reservoir Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Franschhoek Pass - 7 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪French Connection - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Maison d'Ail

Upscale guesthouse in the mountains
At Maison d'Ail, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Maison d'Ail feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Maison d'Ail have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Maison d'Ail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maison d'Ail?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maison d'Ail?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Maison d'Ail?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Maison d'Ail located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Franschhoek Wine Tram, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, and Franschhoek Town Hall. Huguenot Memorial Museum and Franschhoek Art House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Maison d'Ail Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort & Style...
10 mins walk from the Main Street, this place is a little oasis of calm, tranquility, style and quality. Lots of space. Lots of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night not long enough at Maison d'Ail
Beautiful rooms. Great little pool to cool off at before having a G&T on the terrace with fantastic views. Super breakfast. Only regret was not staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

DGB, Surrey Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally Charming And Luxurious B&B
This guest house is just stunning. It caters for your comfort and pleasure and is well located close to the centre of Franschhoek. The owner is onsite to assist you with information should you need it. The rooms, gardens, pool, lounge and terrace are stylish and very contemporary. Off road parking, honesty bar for wine, beer and snacks, pool towels and robes are all provided. It really is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, great service & delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little guest house
Maison d’ail was exactly what we were looking for as a quaint bed and breakfast. The rooms are clean and bright and each morning the breakfast spread is fantastic. The location is a bit farther from town (about a 10-15 minute walk) than I expected, so if you don’t have a car, keep that in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Seb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little find
Great location for the town centre and for visiting the wine region. Nice little pool and some good communal spaces for groups to get together.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent stay in Franschhoek
Loved Franschhoek and Maison d'Ail was an excellent base from which to explore. Excellent room with outstanding views - recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017