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Hidden Gem in South Africa Wine Country

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Aug 2024
Very friendly and very helpful staff. Outstanding accommodations. Historical building with plenty of modern additions to make it feel comfortable. A very cozy vibe, especially with the massive fireplace in the middle of the lobby. Climate controlled rooms, delicious breakfast and charming atmosphere made this a must stay hotel.
Date of stay: August 2024
Room Tip: It can be a little challenging to get Ubers, but if you can't get an uber they can easily call...
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
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Dear Anyexcusetotravel

Thank you for taking the time to post a review, and for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franschhoek. I am delighted to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us, and in Franschhoek.

The original building was built as a mission house in 1888. When we renovated a few years ago we were determined to restore many of the old beautiful heritage elements on this old house, but also couple it with the amenities and facilities that make a hotel stay so special. I am very pleased to read how much this resonated with you. Thanks for the great feedback.

We really appreciate your strong recommendation as the hotel being 'must stay'. Please stay in touch, we would love to welcome you back to Chapter House Boutique Hotel or to another one of The Living Journey Collection in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Robertson.

Thanks again and warm regards.

Lorraine
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Reviewed 21 August 2024

Chapter house is perfectly situated in Franschhoek to walk to shops, restaurants and different activities.
We were met at the door when we arrived, by Max, who made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. The room was superb and the lounge and dining areas were all very well-appointed. We unfortunately were not there for Tea in the afternoon, but the baking cake smelt delicious.
The breakfast in the morning was delicious, with a large variety of dishes to choose from. A definite must if you are looking to stay in Franschhoek.

Date of stay: August 2024
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear W4504VAlarac

Thank you for taking the time to post such a wonderful review, and for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franschhoek. I am so pleased to read how much you enjoyed your time with us.

We get a lot of really great feedback about our location which is nice and quiet yet right in the middle of town with easy walking access to the shops and galleries.

Next time you stay in one of the hotels, you must plan in some time for the afternoon cake, it is very popular and always delicious.

Thanks for your strong recommendation. We would love to welcome you back to Chapter House Boutique Hotel on your next trip to Franschhoek, or perhaps to another one of The Living Journey Collection in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Robertson.

Many thanks again and warm regards.

Lorraine

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Reviewed 12 August 2024

The hotel is very well run and in excellent condition.
The staff is wonderful very friendly and helpful.
My only complaint is that the heating did not work properly in the room .
I informed the staff and they said that they would move me to another room but since the weather cooperated the room ended up being cool but tolerable.
Otherwise a great experience with a particularly amazing breakfast!

Date of stay: August 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Icarus

Thank you for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franschhoek, and for taking the time to post such a wonderful review.

I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us, and thanks for highlighting so many special features, including our very popular breakfast.

Apologies with the issue with heating the room. This year the winter has been uncharacteristically cold, and uncomfortably long so we were all caught a little off guard - but measures have been put in place for future cold spells. Thanks for the feedback on this.

Please stay in touch and let us know when you are planning your next trip to the area. Ww would love to welcome you back to Chapter House Boutique Hotel, or indeed another one of The Living Journey Collection in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Robertson.

Many thanks again and warm regards.

Lorraine

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Reviewed 11 August 2024

Beautiful stay - everything from location to the food and room was excellent. The hotel staff are super friendly and attentive as they were kind enough to put the heater on in our room before we arrived to stay warm during the cold winter day. Would definitely stay again !

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Venture 1344536301

Thank you for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franschhoek. I am so pleased to read how much you enjoyed your stay.

This year has been very unusually cold throughout the Western Cape, so I am delighted that the team managed to find a solution for you to keep the chills away.

I am delighted to see that you would like to stay again. Please stay in touch. We would love to welcome you back to Chapter House Boutique Hotel, to perhaps to another one of The Living Journey Collection in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Robertson.

Many thanks again, and warm regards.

Lorraine

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Reviewed 19 June 2024

A lovely boutique hotel, down a quiet side street but close to the main road, with great staff. Max greeted us on arrival and was always checking to make sure we were happy. He also gave an excellent recommendation for dinner.

Our room was a good size and the bathroom was supplied with spa products which were very nice and available to buy.

Free coffee was always available and supplemented by cake of the day in the afternoon.

Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice on offer.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Thank DaveNKent
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 12 July 2024

Dear Daven

Thank you for taking the time to post such a wonderful review, and for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franschhoek.

I am delighted to read how much you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for mentioning all of our special little touches. We believe that it is these small differences that have such a wonderful and memorable impact. Thanks also for mentioning breakfast, this is always very popular.

Please stay in touch and let us know when you are planning your next trip to the area. We would love to welcome you back to Chapter House Boutique Hotel, or to another one of The Living Journey Collection in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus and Robertson.

Many thanks again and warm regards.

Lorraine

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Reviewed 11 June 2024

I stayed three nights in the Chapter House Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection on May of 2024. I liked so much the stay, but I was robbed an amount of more than $1.000 dollars, that were inside my backpack in the bedroom closet. I communicated the manager of the hotel, but he didn’t gave me any answers.

Date of stay: May 2024
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Thank Amim M
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Lorraine Schaefer, Owner at Chapter House Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 12 July 2024

Dear Amimm

Thank you for choosing Chapter House Boutique Hotel for your recent trip to Franscchhoek and thank you for extending your stay with us. This is always such a great compliment.

I am very pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. We note your complaint on the alleged theft was handed over to our Group GM by the local manager for further investigation. I understand that emails have been sent requesting further detail, and I will ensure that a follow up email is sent today in order to understand what transpired. We appreciate you bringing this to your attention, an accusation of this nature is something that we take very seriously and take time to ensure that all parties are heard. We will continue to be in touch with you.

Warm regards and thanks again.

Lorraine

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