Franklin View is an up market Guesthouse situated on the Northern slopes of Naval Hill (The highest house on the Northern slopes) with a magnificent view over the suburb of Waverley with its beautiful trees of purple, orange and green during daytime and an ocean of flickering lights at night.
The rustic atmosphere of yellow wood and leather in the spacious living area gives you a warm feeling of comfort. Enjoy a misty morning breakfast in the company of awakening birds.
Each of the luxurious rooms with its panoramic view opens on a balcony.
We are easy accessible from the N1 and only 5 minutes away from city centre and +-10 minutes from the airport.
Franklin View boasts the best view situated on the northern slopes of Naval Hill. The decor in Franklin View is rustic with an emphasis on yellow wood and leather. Luxurious en- suite rooms with DSTV,
splash pool and braai area.
In Room Facilities:
Tea & coffee station, workstation, air conditioning, DSTV channels as well as SABC and e-TV, fridge, Free Wi-Fi and safe. Balconies and beautiful VIEWS.Percale bedding. We can put camping beds in some of the bigger rooms for families with small children.
Establishment Facilities:
Breakfast is served daily. Within a 10-minute drive there are several central Bloemfontein restaurants.
Magnificent view over the suburb of Waverley with its beautiful trees of purple, orange and green during daytime and an ocean of flickering lights at night. 4 Km from Highcourt, Free State Stadium, Waterfront and 10km from the airport.
Directions From N1- North & South Take the R700 Kenneth Kaunda Drive(Was Eeufees Road) exit into Bloemfontein from the N1 From Cape Town (traveling in a northerly direction), turn RIGHT at the top of the off ramp. From Johannesburg (traveling in a southerly direction), turn LEFT at the top of the off ramp. Continue driving down Kenneth Kaunda (60Km ZONE) for approximately 6kms until you reach a traffic circle. Continue driving straight through the traffic circle (over WILCOCKS ROAD) until you reaches the first traffic lights - this is WAVERLEY ROAD. The Bays Village shopping center will be on your right. Turn left into WAVERLEY ROAD and continue driving down the road until you reach the 4th road on your right hand side - this is INNES AVENUE. FRANKLIN VIEW GUESTHOUSE is approximately 250 METERS down the road on your right hand side. 9E INNES Avenue .Turn right and drive in a south direction up the slope. Turn left at 9B Innes,pass 9A Innes garage on the left and follow the driveway up the hill to the guesthouse at the top. From the center of Bloemfontein, Take PRESIDENT BRAND STREET and travel NORTH to Zastron Street. Drive through the traffic lights into KLOOF STREET. Kloof Street joins Aliwal Street (Follow directions below) From Zastron Street & City Centre. From Zastron Street , turn left into Kloof Road which joins Aliwal Street ALIWAL STREET becomes MILNER ROAD. Whilst driving down MILNER ROAD at the traffic lights (Bays Village shopping center will be on the left), turn right into WAVERLEY ROAD. The 4th road on your right hand side - this is INNES AVENUE.
FRANKLIN GUESTHOUSE is approximately 200 meters down the road on your right hand side 9E INNES Avenue .Turn right and drive in a south direction up the slope.Turn left at 9B Innes,pass 9A Innes garadge on the left and follow the driveway up the hill to the guesthouse IMPORTANT!! If you come into Bloemfontein on the N6 with a GPS. Do Not use the shortest route to INNES AVE.You will end up in the TAXI RANKS!! Follow the directions from PRESEDENT BRAND STREET PLEASE OBEY TRAFFIC LIGHTS WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN HILL. 30 SECONDS INTERVAL BETWEEN THE RED & GREEN LIGHT DRIVE CAUTIOUS..THANK YOU
