Reviews of Avondrood Guest House by The Oyster Collection 4 stars
39 Huguenot Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa
#12 of 58 B&Bs and Inns in Franschhoek
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 118 hotel reviews
9.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Richard
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Great hotel, great location, great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing - perfect stay
We liked everything about the hotel . It is our second stay at the hotel. Great location, easy to access the town Fantastic breakfast with great choice Staff were excellent and very informative
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Mari
South Africa11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful design Very spacious room with lovely touches
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Booker
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely staff, great welcome. Excellent location, wonderful rooms etc.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Ian
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Beautiful hotel in a beautiful town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful spacious room, all members of staff were super friendly and helpful. Location was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely standard of accommodation we had the safari room which was huge with all of the amenities that we needed. Breakfast was plentiful and very good quality. The Avon droid is right on the Main Street, excellent location would highly recommend
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Jenni
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast excellent. Very welcoming
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Tracey
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything - it is beautifully appointed in all respects. Staff are so polite and helpful. I love the Oyster Collection guesthouses. Unbelievably stylish.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Ryan
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Fantastic place to relax and recharge in a luxurious room!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The AC wasn’t working in our room for an hour so when we checked in and there didn’t seem any real urgency to get it fixed. However after polite nudge, it was quickly resolved.
The rooms are amazing. Perfect to relax on your honeymoon after a week of being non stop! Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Johannbiermann
South Africa33 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We only stayed one night.
Staff were really friendly and we really enjoyed the pool facilities. Rooms are large and well equipped. Although the guesthouse is situated very close to the main road of Franschhoek (which is really busy), you don't get the sense that you are actually that close. It was quiet during both day time and night.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
John
United Kingdom3 reviews10“We booked this from the reviews on TripAdvisor and would stay there again without hesitation”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There’s nothing we didn't like.
The staff were excellent. They couldn’t do enough to make our stay so memorable so much so that we booked for an additional two days on our return journey. This is a well run boutique guest house.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom29 reviews1 helpful vote10“Another delightful stay at Avondrood”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike
Excellent breakfast - cooked to order. Short walk to centre of Franschhoek. Justin, Michaela, Juvile and all staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Marie-louise
South Africa36 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good choice for Franschhoek stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great breakfast, friendly staff, good location, spacious room.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Pamela
United Kingdom33 reviews8 helpful votes10“can’t recommend highly enough- elegant oasis of calm and luxury in beautiful Frranschoek”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
We loved everything about this property! It is 5 minutes walk into town centre where there are lots of great restaurants and shops. Whole area, and guest house itself felt very safe . Beautiful historic building which is elegantly furnished. and very well appointed. We were upgraded to room with private garden and direct access to lovely pool area- very special . Excellent breakfast served on terrace and very well stocked honesty bar in beautiful lounge area . Lots of other little touches to make your stay comfortable. Staff were very professional and helpful- welcoming us with a complimentary drink , booking restaurants, giving us lots of information and advice etc. We can’t recommend highly enough - this was the best guest house of our 2 week stay in South Africa.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Sean
South Africa17 reviews3 helpful votes10“Excellent stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great property and wonderful staff
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Every single part of my stay was fantastic”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast brilliant Staff superb Room beautiful
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Janine
South Africa21 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent in every aspect”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Staff and finishing g small details
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Liz
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff. Beautiful rooms
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Yorick
Netherlands144 reviews20 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
This was so relaxing. Huge room (safari) with huge bathroom. Great garden with pool. People working there were absolutely amazing. So friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing too: great selection of continental and cooked breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Julie
Germany49 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Excellent accommodation for a visit to the wime tasting.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The weather!! 😄
The location was perfect for the wine tour buses, restaurants and bars.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Lucie
Singapore8 reviews2 helpful votes10“above and beyond”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
the amazing and warm hospitality!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Annabel
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes10“perfect place to stay in Franshoek”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing!
the rooms were beautifully decorated & massive! loved the fire & honesty bar in the lounge - it was so relaxing, felt like being in your own home.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote10“Just exceptional.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room was quiet, visually stunning, very comfortable and had every facility we could have wanted. Staff were exceptional in both their advice, discussion, presentation and helpfulness.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location is fantastic, walking distance to restaurants and the wine tram. Parking on site was easy. The rooms were large and very comfortable. Modern and clean bathroom. Everything was of a very high standard. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Mark
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
Pool looked cloudy (not sure it should have been) but due to weather we didn’t use it anyway.
Perfect location to explore the picture postcard town of Franschhoek. Buffet breakfast although simple was beautifully presented and enhanced with hot food options. The small quiches/frittatas were delicious. We stayed in the Mountain Suite and the accommodation was spacious and comfortable. It’s own wrap around terrace being a real bonus and a great place to relax. All in all, the Avondrood is a perfect representation of the delights of Franschhoek.
Stayed in March 2023
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