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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek offers a 5-star guest house experience with a private beach area, spa facilities, swimming pool with a view, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free use of bicycles, water sports facilities, a garden, terrace, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern comforts such as streaming services and soundproofing. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and kosher. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and champagne are served daily. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from Cape Town International Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Boschenmeer Golf Course (11 mi) and Franschhoek Motor Museum (5 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ricardo
    Brazil Brazil
    Super comfortable bed! Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.
  • Mazeed
    South Africa South Africa
    Location , stunning views and felt like home and place to relax.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow wow wow. This property is just incredible. We have no words for how beautiful the house and surroundings are. So much so, we’re booking this venue for our wedding from the UK. The staff are incredibly friendly and will make you feel at home...
  • Dr
    South Africa South Africa
    I had the pleasure of celebrating my graduation at Ludus Magnus, and it was an experience beyond my wildest dreams! Chef Goodwin, the head chef, was on point, and the other chefs were just as amazing. Every dish was a culinary masterpiece....
  • Selina
    Rwanda Rwanda
    It is a pristine property with multiple amenities. The views are amazing and the staff are exemplary.
  • Simone
    Germany Germany
    Perfectly managed guesthouse in a perfect surrounding. Everything was just perfect.
  • Lindy
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely Boutique Hotel with beautiful surroundings! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had a wonderful stay.
  • Itay
    Israel Israel
    The staff was superb welcoming and willing to help in every occasion, the views, the room and the manor itself is outstandingly beautiful.
  • Leonardo
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff is very profissional. Erron and Shandre provide an unique experience at the hotel.
  • Lorena
    Germany Germany
    The staff was amazingly friendly and the place was stunning, felt luxurious but also ran by a family staff, highly recommended

Managed by Ilaria

Company review score: 9.8Based on 72 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are an Italian-french family moved in the beautiful South Africa fews years ago to live our dream.. We found our piece of land and built our estate from scratch. We love our guests feeling as if they're home away from home.

Property info

Extraordinary and exclusive luxury nestled in Franschhoek in the magnificent Cape Winelands. Ludus Magnus is a distinct 5-star retreat set on 31 pristine hectares and 100% off-the-grid. Accommodation includes 8 boutique Manor House rooms and 3 bespoke three-bedroomed villas. Discover the hideaway boma, mini-island in the freshwater dam and the private river deck with beach area. Meander through the fruit trees, olive grove and Shiraz vineyard and enjoy the activities offered on-site. Activities include picnics, river tubing, kayaking, the bike pump track, Olympic length swimming training lanes in the dam, running track, zipline, rugby/soccer field, spa, mobile gym, pony riding and meeting some of the rescue donkeys and horses. Ludus Magnus is highly sought after for romantic getaways, family stays and intimate weddings. Located 20 minutes from the historic and arty town of Franschhoek with its world class restaurants. Also conveniently located under an hour from Cape Town International Airport and the city centre.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,French,Italian,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Xhosa

House rules
Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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