Thelab Franschhoek

4-star eco-conscious guest house in Franschhoek winelands

Amenities & Technology

TheLAB Franschhoek operates on solar energy and has an electric vehicle charging station, with no single-use plastics on site. Guests can control the lights, music, and blinds in the room using a voice-activated automation system. The property offers an outdoor infinity pool, a communal jacuzzi, and an on-site cinema that hosts movie nights with curated wine selections.

Rooms & Technology

Each of the twelve rooms includes voice-activated controls for music and an Echo device that operates the blinds and coffee machine. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs with Netflix, a coffee machine, a fridge, and a private bathroom with both a bath and shower. Certain room types, like the Superior King Room with Fireplace, offer additional seating areas and a separate fireplace.

Location & Activities

TheLAB sits 2100 ft from the Huguenot Monument and is a 25-minute walk from the Franschhoek wine tram station. Guests can borrow complimentary bicycles or electric scooters to explore nearby wine estates such as Haute Cabrière Wine Estate and Grande Provence. The property is also near Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and local art galleries.

Dining & Wellness

Breakfast is served daily with fresh local produce, and the property has a bar and offers personalized dining in private cellar dining rooms. Guests can order special diet menus and have access to a range of wine selections, including champagne. Wellness treatments are available in a tranquil setting, and the outdoor jacuzzi provides a relaxing option after cycling or wine tasting.

Business & Family

TheLAB provides conference facilities equipped with hi-tech equipment for business travelers and event planners. The property is family-friendly, with board games and puzzles available for children, and family rooms that accommodate groups. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities for disabled guests are also offered.

• Sustainability: Solar-powered, EV charging, no single-use plastics
• Technology: Voice-controlled room automation with Echo devices
• Location: 2100 ft from Huguenot Monument, 25-min walk to wine tram
• Activities: Complimentary bicycles and electric scooters for guests
• Dining: Private cellar dining rooms and personalized wine selections
• Wellness: Range of spa treatments and outdoor jacuzzi
• Business: Hi-tech conference facilities for events