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A peaceful place

Review of Leeu Estates
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 31 Dec 2024
A wonderful peaceful place to spend a couple of days recharging from busy lives .Our family stayed in the villa called MAX HOUSE which whilst expensive is large and very beautifully appointed.

The service here is impeccable we have dietary restrictions and they could not have done more .

We did not enjoy the food at breakfast and that service is spotty ..but other than that I would highly recommend splurging if you are in the Franschhoek area .

The grounds -flowers and statues in the Leeu Estates are positively breathtaking.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Reviewed 28 October 2024

We stayed at Leeu Hotel for my birthday weekend. We chose the best room in the hotel, we were told it had the best view. Little did we know the view was of the pool , surrounded by all the other guests. Absolutely no privacy! The coffee machine and the kettle were kept at the bottom of a wooden cupboard, floor level and extremely hard to reach and the milk frother smelt of spoilt milk. The carpet looked old and was torn at the edge..so much for a 4,7 star rating. Absolutely disappointing.

Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 24 September 2024 via mobile

A lovely property enhanced by a team of very professional and approachable team.
Unfortunately I wasn’t feeling too well on arrival, the team quietly and seamlessly were proactive in anticipating my needs. The hot water bottle was appreciated and comforting..thank you!
My suite and most especially the terrace was beautiful and extremely well appointed.
The restaurant team were attentive yet not overbearing.
I enjoyed my three days at the property and look forward to my return visit.
The experience of everything the Leeu Estate has to offer should not be overlooked!
Enjoy…

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
Thank Kay M
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Reviewed 10 August 2024 via mobile

I was overcharged for nuts and olives at the wine bar. Usually, when you order wine at the bar, it comes with nuts and olives as a complementary item, but we found out after dinner I was charged 100 Ren for the olives and 70 Ren for the nuts. However, we are the in-house guests of the Leeu House, I found this is unfair to the guests. Leeu Estates is such an elegant and prestige estate in the Franschhoek region but this leave a bad taste in my travel experience.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 17 June 2024 via mobile

The views from the restaurant is spectacular - From the moment we made a reservation with Reeva-Joy, everything was just perfect - the service from our waiter, Tinashe was excellent - the food and personal service from the chef, left a lasting impression - The duty manager, Abongile was sttentive, yet never intrusive - this restaurant is a must visit, when in Franschhoek - Anastacia at the wine tasting venue, was just so great - will defintely return.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 17 March 2024

The grounds with some sculptures dotted around were worthy of a walk and there was a small, and cool 😉, pool with a few sunbeds.

Our room, a Deluxe in The Manor House, was spacious with a large bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and with good linens and towels. There was a lovely welcome card and bottle of wine in the room upon our arrival.

We stayed here for three nights, went out during the day, and spent the evenings/dinner in the hotel Dining Room.

Breakfast was a mix of Continental buffet and hot options; we only ate from the buffet as we were heading out for lunch in various vineyards each day.

We had pre-dinner drinks in the bar, which was a slight challenge due to lack of service and staff knowledge. There was also no atmosphere here or in the attached lounge. Our first night was cool so there was a fire lit which helped.

We had two courses for two dinners; unfortunately the menu didn’t change limiting my (non-meat eating) options. On our last night we ordered just the cheese and charcuterie plates which were more than adequate after a large lunch out.

The staff were friendly, but service was a little random from the bar to the Dining Room and pool area

We had a 90mins massage each in the Spa and these were excellent. .

We had a US$100 voucher included with our booking, but unlike other hotels which offer this, this was only for a meal in their restaurant (excluding drinks). Oh well.

Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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