Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

08/06/2026

Choose your own adventure at Akademie Street 🛁

From cosy tubs in intimate corners to soaking outdoors in one of our beautiful wood-fired barrels. Romance abounds with our Winter Specials - https://aka.co.za/specials/

31/05/2026

Every suite at Akademie Street is entirely unique, in its design, comforts, and potential to indulge. Our annual Winter Warmer and Romantic Weekend specials kick off tomorrow and we can't wait to welcome you to all of our cosy corners.

Book here: https://aka.co.za/specials/

23/04/2026

Our Winter Specials return this June, July and August.

Stay in one of our signature cottages or suites, each space uniquely special, complete with airy interiors, underfloor heating, luxurious bedding, wood-burning stoves, characterful antiques and many other one-of-a-kind features. As we embrace the chilly season, curl up, relax and indulge in the individual touches that has earned Akademie Street the title of World’s Most Romantic Hotel.

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19/08/2025

We still have a few nights open for the last stretch of our Winter Specials if you'd like to take advantage. The weather report says fireplaces are a must this weekend.

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06/08/2025

Fireplaces, hot tubs, giant indoor tubs, the most comfortable beds you’ll ever sleep in, complimentary bubbly, magnificent lounges and relaxing spaces, and our much loved breakfast menu. All the ingredients for a perfect romantic weekend in the winelands 🥂

Our Romantic Weekend Special is running until the end of August. Enjoy the warmth of Akademie Street’s legendary hospitality, whilst soaking up the charms of Franschhoek’s secret season.

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22/07/2025

Choose your favourite suite for our Winter Special 🗝️

Twyfeling B is one of three suites located in our elegant Cape Dutch Manor House. Bright and airy, with a blend of antique furniture, sumptuous soft furnishings and a wood burning stove for cosy nights.

With a luxurious extra length king size bed, free standing vintage style bath, separate shower, underfloor heating and soothing palette Twyfeling B is a truly relaxing haven.

Venture across the corridor to the hotel’s main lounge to explore the library, ti**le the ivories of our heritage baby grand piano, or sit by the open fire in our main courtyard.

Twyfeling B also benefits from having private access to the main gardens, including the heated pool and whirlpool bath.

Indulge in our wonderful Winter Specials until the end of August. Find out more here: https://aka.co.za/specials/

03/07/2025

We still have space for Bastille Festival in Franschhoek on 11 & 12 July. https://www.franschhoekbastille.co.za

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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is a luxurious home from home in Franschhoek, the heart of the South African Wine Valley.

09/06/2025

Another cosy week by the fire at Akademie Street.

We have a wonderful mid-week special running for the months of June, July and August if you're seeking a warm embrace from Cape Town's wine country.

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04/06/2025

Upcoming events in Franschhoek this winter:

📅 27-29 June: Franschhoek Mystery Weekend

📅 12-13 July: Franschhoek Celebrates Bastille

📅 25-27 July: Franschhoek Mystery Weekend

Or you can simply visit beautiful wine farms, soak in our brass tubs and read a book in front of the fire, enjoy some of the best restaurants in the world, treat yourself to massages, and completely unwind!

Our winter specials are now live and will be running this June, July and August. A little something we do every year when the temperature starts to dip and more locals are looking for easy getaways.

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20/05/2025

Akademie Street’s signature cottage, Vreugde is a most generous and luxurious space. The entire cottage and gardens are solely for the private use of guests residing there. The cottage itself includes a generous bedroom and living space, as well as a luxurious appointed bathroom. The interior decor is sophisticated, yet soothing. Luxury is delivered in spades with an array of features including an Italian style canopy bed, vintage double vanity, free standing hand made brass bath, separate shower, wood burning stove in the bedroom and underfloor heating throughput. The gardens have been beautifully designed with seasonal flowering plants surrounding a stunning moroccan mosaic plunge pool, a wood burning hot tub and outdoor shower. The cottage also has a separate kitchenette, private street access and off street parking.

Book this beautiful space on our Winter Special: https://aka.co.za/romantic-weekend-special/ 🔥