the residence

La Residence is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by orchards, vineyards and magnificent mountains. Guests of La Residence can enjoy the variety of activities offered in the area. This is an ideal location for wine lovers, with several top wineries and tasting rooms nearby, as well as the famous Stellenbosch Wine Route. Franschhoek offers eight ways to taste wine, including tastings on horseback or on a Harley, on a helicopter flight or on a wine tram ride. La Residence boasts its own Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vines, a herb garden and a plum orchard. Additionally, guests can visit numerous art galleries, go chocolate tasting, play golf on nearby golf courses or go fishing. The exclusive La Residence is a world of exquisite beauty and splendor. Stylishly decorated by Liz Biden, the hotel is decorated with shimmering Indian chandeliers, oversized mirrors, original artwork and elegant antiques. Each of the sixteen apartments has a unique interior and its own color scheme. The hotel offers five Vineyard Suites, perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests can relax and release tension during relaxing massages in the exclusive spa room for two, in their own apartment or outdoors at the Tea House. To stay fit, they can exercise in the well-equipped gym and enjoy a healthy eating plan created by the chef. The restaurant of the exclusive La Residence hotel offers a seasonal menu prepared from fresh local ingredients, complemented with carefully selected wine. Guests can enjoy delicious meals in the Great Hall with its fireplaces or dine outside in the Persian Alley.