Franschhoek Boutique Hotel - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Wonderful, welcoming staff and perfect spot for our winter night away. Fireplaces in the lounge/dining area and bedrooms. Comfortable beds, lovely views and good breakfast.

Extremely friendly staff who were so helpful with all our questions and made local recommendations for us which were great. Room was clean and the views were gorgeous. We didn’t try the breakfast so can’t comment on this but read the menu and it sounded great. Fantastic location to walk to shops and restaurants And there is also a free shuttle to get to the wine tram. Highly recommend we hope to return one day.

Maybe it's not for us.. Strategically located in the town center of Franschhoek and cosy room with a fireplace and ceiling fan. These are probably the only good things I can say about the hotel. The rest are just average or below. Despite our 2 pax 2-night stay, the policy of the hotel is only providing 1 bottle of drinking water of about 600ml. I had to ask the staff for a refill on the 2nd day which was declined initially but offered after about an hour or so - presumably the staff on duty need clearence from the management. It's just mean. Other not so nice experiences - puddle of continuously soaking wet fake grass to cross from the reception lobby to the rooms, brown rust like residure in the kettle (to be fair, the staff did help clean it spotless after I complaint), cheap plastic wine opener that broke upon first use, confusing signage with flights of stairs to climb - arriving first time, it's a real challenge dragging a big suitcase around to locate the reception looking for assistance, balcony door that only open one side, bathroom sliding partition that looks like it can be open fully but stuck halfway... it's a property that has great potential but not really feel like it's worth what we have paid for.

It would be helpful to have instructions for the fireplace, and the waffles were not as fluffy as the menu described. The room was lovely, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. Everything we needed was provided. It was a truly wonderful place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

The location of this hotel is perfect. It’s in walking distance to many cool shops and restaurants. The rooms and facilities are very nice and spotlessly clean. Service is excellent. The breakfast is wonderful! Try the eggs benedict. I would rate the hotel as a 4 star..

Great little hotel right in the heart of Franshoek. Very convenient for all the many local shops bars and restaurants. Nice comfortable room albeit in a ‘motel style layout. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were spotlessly clean and had everything that you need. Breakfast was simple but good quality.