Avondrood Guest House by the Oyster Collection

The accommodation impresses with spacious, comfortable rooms, exceptional cleanliness, and friendly staff. Guests praise the well-maintained amenities and convenient central location. The breakfast is also highly recommended.

Home. That’s where you are, or made to feel, when you visit the Avondrood. From the moment you’re greeted with a “welcome home” you really get that feeling of family at this stunning guesthouse. If you’re looking for a luxurious stay in the valley with a charming old-world meets modern day character, then this is the place for you. The rooms are just stunning with a tranquil pool area just outside each one. The courtyard provides the perfect place to enjoy a coffee in the morning or a gin & tonic in the day whilst taking in the peaceful ambiance of this place. When you’re ready to explore Franschhoek there’s bicycles on offer for you to take on a ride through the village and surrounding vineyards. Or it’s just a short 2 minute walk and you’re right in the heart of the village For us it was primarily the people that run this place that made our stay what it was. The whole team has fantastic knowledge of the area & encourages you to relax, enjoy & explore during your visit. Nothing is too much of an ask either with the excellent service that’s offered during all hours of the day. My Husband was especially a fan of the delicious offerings during breakfast. This stay, although short, really made our honeymoon & we wish we had more time to enjoy this gorgeous place. We’d highly recommend the Avondrood to anyone visiting franschhoek.

Though (other than Justin) the staff have changed since our last visit, the attention to customer service remains absolute. Our Deluxe room was hugely spacious with a lovely bathroom, but the best part was a massive and very comfortable bed. Things it might be useful to know: - worth asking the staff about any events happening locally. They will arrange tickets (if possible), transfers etc. - Saturday market is now worth a visit with live music and a great vibe - the Friday night market at Boschenal is great fun (requires a ticket). - the Groot terminal wine tram is probably better than the local routes. - lots of restaurants within walking distance, we really enjoyed Tuk Tuk for relaxed fun and French Connection for more restaurant fare. Most restaurants are card only btw. - for a higher end meal we enjoyed Mont Rochelle who provide a free shuttle back to The Avondrood. - sadly load shedding returned on our last few days - extensive power points in the room including uk plugs - water and a toffee provided every day … nice touch … - oh and the hairdryer is great! We love this special Guest House and hope to return very soon.