Leeu Estates vs theLAB Franschhoek
Both are in Franschhoek, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Franschhoek
Leeu Estates
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthouseFranschhoek
theLAB Franschhoek
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 780 m apart.
Choose Leeu Estates if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 9.3)
- breakfast included
Choose theLAB Franschhoek if you want
- to walk to the sights (810 m / 1.4 km)
Why is Leeu Estates better than theLAB Franschhoek?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.3)+0.3
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 45 more listed amenities (21 vs 16)+5
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is theLAB Franschhoek better than Leeu Estates?
- 1680 m closer to the area centre−680 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Leeu Estates vs theLAB Franschhoek: which hotel is better? | Leeu Estates | theLAB Franschhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Location | 3.0 | 3.8 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 9.2 +3.4 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.5 +0.2 | 9.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.6 +0.3 | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 48 +13 | 35 |
| Rank in Franschhoek | top 19% +35% | bottom 46% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.0 | 3.8 +0.8 |
| Distance to Franschhoek centre | 2.0 km | 1.3 km −680 m |
| To the airport | 49 km | 49 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 730 m −540 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 17 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +5 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
780 m apart
Leeu Estates: city centre: 1.4 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 49 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
theLAB Franschhoek: city centre: 810 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 49 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Leeu Estates or theLAB Franschhoek: common questions
Which is better, Leeu Estates or theLAB Franschhoek?
They are evenly matched. Leeu Estates is stronger in facilities; theLAB Franschhoek is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Leeu Estates or theLAB Franschhoek?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
theLAB Franschhoek is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Leeu Estates.
How far apart are Leeu Estates and theLAB Franschhoek?
The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score