An outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a library are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a front desk safe.
Maison d'Ail offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.
Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Franschhoek guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Maison d'Ail, you'll be within walking distance of Franschhoek Town Hall. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a front desk safe, a terrace and library
15 minutes by foot from Franschhoek Town Hall and a 3-minute drive from Dutch Reformed Church
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Maison d'Ail. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4-star Franschhoek guest house is smoke free.
Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 2010
Edwardian architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maison d'Ail
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
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Maison d'Ail Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Our stay at Maison D'Ail was exceptional. Everything was perfect, the room and bathroom were large and spotless, the decor throughout the property was tasteful and elegant, it was quiet and peaceful and the breakfast was great too. Amanda was extremely helpful throughout our stay. We will definitely go back when we next visit Franschhoek.
Amanda
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Jane
Travelled with group
27 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
I arrived and was told “you’re the unlucky one. Your room’s aircon doesn’t work”. It’s the last thing you want to hear when it’s 35 degrees outside. The friend I was travelling with was told that “you’re the lucky one, your rooms air con is working”. What amazed me is that I was the person that made the booking and the payment. That said, the face clothes in my room looked dirty and stained to the point that I asked for new ones as I wasn’t sure that they were clean. I was told that maybe they were stains from previous guests make-up. My toilet hadn’t been flushed from the previous guest and there wasn’t enough parking on the premises.
A brilliant place to stay the staff is excellent the stay is awesome however make sure the payment details are correct
We were charged and paid up front when we booked (two installments)… and then the place said they did not get paid and we had to pay again.
Great little hostel just 10 minutes walk outside of a fantastic location ...room excellent and breakfast was perfect....really helpful great communication..
Nestled in the beautiful town of Franschhoek, this guest house is a gem. Super friendly, welcoming and helpful staff made our stay a delightful and memorable one. Will be back for sure
What a fantastic find! Absolutely loved the property. Gorgeous swimming pool, comfortable king bed with plush linen, spacious shower... Judy cooked us a delicious breakfast and corna was a perfect host who managed our booking from start to finish. All in all, such a lovely stay.
We had a lovely one-night stay at this guest house, just a short drive up a hill from the main street (likely would be too far to walk this at night). Our room had beautiful mountain views, and the bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was cooked on order in the cozy open plan kitchen lounge area and was delicious! Highly recommend staying here, great value!
Great Guest house, perfect hosts and staff. Room 1 the luxury room was was amazing, loads of space, easy access to the centre, safe and secure with an amazing breakfast, well work s stay, sorry we could only stay for 3 nights, would have loved to stay longer