Reviews of Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel 5 stars
Ludus Magnus, Two rivers farm, portion 9, R45, Franschhoek, 7690, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe best staff ever ! So helpful and tender..
Dear Rafael, Thank you for your feedback. We were delighted to host you. We are looking forward to see you both again! Kind regards Ilaria and team
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis is a totally exceptional place. It is far from only an hotel. The entire estate caters for all activities for a family with the friendliest staff! They are constantly wanting to spoil and assist and please! Ludus Magnus is like a 5* family resort hotel!
As above
Dear Carol, Erron and all LM team is very grateful for your very positive comment. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon. Kind regards
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe service and facilities were amazing. There is great attention to detail and the atmosphere is calm. I would highly recommend the place for any sports teams that would like to rest and recuperate or prepare for an event.
Access can be hard during the rainy season but the staff can help with navigating through the roads to get to the hotel. Would have loved to use the warm pools but it takes a while to warm up.
Dear Summer, All LM the team and I we are thankful for this nice recitando we are looking forward to host you again very soon. Kind regards Ilaria
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLiterally Everything
Nothing at all
Good day Delwyn, Thank you for the nice review, Hope you enjoying the fluffy gowns. Looking forward to hosting you again soon L/M team
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation , stunning views and felt like home and place to relax.
Can’t fault anything
Dear Mazeed, Thank you for your very nice review. We are looking forward to hosting you again very soon Kind regards Ilaria and Team
Reviewed: 31 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGood food, didn't find sitting at a large table with other guests as good as if we had our own table.
Ground floor unit doesn't have a mountain view - contrary to all the photos and messaging. Room was fine, but very different to upstairs. And it was incredibly noisy at night - the room is next to the office and between that door and the interleading door, kept on being slammed by staff. Manager did apologise for it, and we had to request quietness. No service out side at pool area during the day - 3 staff upstairs in kitchen, had to ask a staff member for a drink and she never returned and eventually had to get out of pool and walk to upstairs, as did other guests. Nice location, nice property, some rooms not worth the cost, staff were nice and tried hard but felt like there was a lack of oversight, service not nearly as good, slick or professional as some competitors in the area, and felt a bit over priced compared to others in area
Dear Stuart, We want to thank you for your feedback and apology for your average experience. We are working on our skills to avoid any other problem like this. We hope to host you again in the near future to be able to give you the truly Ludus Magnus experience, as you can read from the other reviews. Kind regards LM Team
Dear Stuart, We want to thank you for your feedback and apology for your average experience. We are working on our skills to avoid any other problem like this. We hope to host you again in the near future to be able to give you the truly Lu… Show more
Reviewed: 20 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWow 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 from the moment you arrive. The food is utterly sublime and very reasonably priced. We would 100% recommend this property! You MUST stay there if considering a vacation in the winelands!
Nothing at all! It was perfect ☺️
Reviewed: 14 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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Verified reviewEverything
Exceptional
Grazie mille Arturo!! We are looking forward to host you soon!!
Reviewed: 1 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewI 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. 🌟 Lydia and Erron hosted us so well; their kind-hearted and amazing nature made the celebration feel incredibly special. Ilaria, with her meticulous attention to detail and methodical approach, was an absolute pleasure to witness. What was supposed to be an average grad party turned into the celebration of the year thanks to their efforts. I am beyond grateful and truly wish for them to continue growing and excelling, even though they are already exceptional. Five stars are too little for the experience I had – it was a 10 million star 🌟 experience! Thank you, Ludus Magnus, for making my graduation unforgettable.
Nothing unfortunately!
Grazie mille Sandile!! We are looking forward to see you soon!!!! Kind regards LM Team
Reviewed: 13 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewSuper comfortable bed! Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.
Thank you for your review. Ronel is very happy for you comment about the breakfast. Looking forward to see you I next year in a better weather !!! Kind regards LM Team
Reviewed: 9 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewIt is a pristine property with multiple amenities. The views are amazing and the staff are exemplary.
They don’t have baths.
Dear Selina, greeting from LM team. we really do appreciate your review and we all looking forward to hosting you very soon again. Kind regards Ilaria
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewLocation, very personalized hospitality and food
Nothing
Dear Irene, A huge thank you for your review. We hope to see you soon. Kind regards LM Team
Reviewed: 3 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewStaff and facilities were great
The food was average at best, for the price it really needs work. Thats the only things that didn't work for our stay, the food especially Sunday evening wasn't great and we were really long :(