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La Fontaine

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Franschhoek guest house

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lounge
Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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21 Dirkie Uys Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Town Hall2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Wine Tram3 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranschhoek Pass7 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)59 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe

10/10 Exceptional
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Franschhoek

In historical district.At this guesthouse, you'll be steps from Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery and Franschhoek Wine Tram. Franschhoek Town Hall and Franschhoek Art House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 3 min walk
  • Franschhoek Art House - 3 min walk
  • Huguenot Monument - 15 min walk
  • Franschhoek Pass - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - 4 min walk
  • Terbodore Coffee Roasters - 7 min walk
  • Franschhoek Station Pub and Craft Bar - 12 min walk
  • The Station House - 13 min walk
  • River Cafe - 7 min walk

About this property

La Fontaine

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Franschhoek guest house
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Fontaine. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Franschhoek guesthouse.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
La Fontaine offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Fontaine

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Fontaine Guesthouse Franschhoek
Fontaine Guesthouse
Fontaine Franschhoek
La Fontaine Guest House Hotel Franschhoek
La Fontaine Guesthouse
La Fontaine Franschhoek
La Fontaine Guesthouse Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Fontaine to the airport?

La Fontaine is 46.1 mi (60-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Fontaine?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Fontaine on May 25, 2024 start from $154.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Fontaine have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Fontaine.

Does La Fontaine offer free breakfast?

Yes, La Fontaine offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Fontaine?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at La Fontaine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Fontaine?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does La Fontaine have a pool?

La Fontaine features an outdoor pool.

Does La Fontaine have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis.

How close is La Fontaine to downtown Franschhoek?

La Fontaine is 0.1 mi away from Franschhoek.

La Fontaine Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality of management
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful boutique hotel with fabulous service! Rooms are spacious and clean but the staff make this a place to return to in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved. Staying here. Everything was great. The staff, rooms property and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem
A gem of a find. Truly fabulous welcome. It has a real rustic charm but with all modern amenity. Great location in centre of Franschoek. Could not recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff can’t do enough for you They are wonderful helpful kind people
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here could not do more for us, we had a fantastic time here. It is a very tranquil place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect, couldn't fault a thing, beautifully appointed, massive comfortable bed in a lovely room. Staff were a so attentive and helpful, attention to detail second to none, Perfect location 5 mins walk from centre, probably one of the best properties we have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will visit again
Kim & her staff were nothing short of fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023