La Fontaine

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Franschhoek with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view
Superior Deluxe | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Dirkie Uys Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 12 min walk
  • Huguenot Monument - 15 min walk
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Franschhoek Pass - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hoek - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Fontaine

Upscale guesthouse in the historical district
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities at La Fontaine. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

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/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does La Fontaine have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Fontaine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Fontaine?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Fontaine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Fontaine?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is La Fontaine located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is steps from Franschhoek Town Hall, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery, and Franschhoek Art House. Dutch Reformed Church and Huguenot Memorial Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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La Fontaine Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with the most helpful and pleasant staff. Fabulous location right in centre of town close to amazing restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little pearl in Franschhoek, lovely surroundings, perfect location, warm and excellent service and the most delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and so helpful. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy We Chose La Fontaine
The friendly staff helped make this a spectacular stay. They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the town and wineries. The location was excellent and the beds were great. We didn't try it, but we were told one of the swimming pools was bathtub warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this location goes out of their way to make one feel welcome. The rooms are large and cozy. The property is close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff who anticipate and deliver exceptional service. The best we've ever experienced around the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and the whole place was beautifully decorated, excellent breakfasts and so convenient for local activities

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great new find.
Our first time at La Fontaine and it didn’t disappoint. In fact it exceeded expectation. The staff were excellent. Very attentive and interested in all their guests. The breakfasts offered a great choice and were very good. The. Bedroom was very comfortable, albeit an extractor fan in the bathroom would be a good addition. The communal areas were welcoming and very comfortable. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow, this place is amazing! The breakfast service, the turn down service, the staff-- all amazing! The location is perfect as well. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service from staff. I wish we could have stayed longer to truly enjoy the property and surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly positioned and lovely hotel
Lovely hotel, amazingly friendly and helpful service. Comfortable and clean, lovely decor, inviting lounge area.Stayed just one night and would have loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We hope to stay there again!
Beautiful charming hotel with a very personal touch. The staff was extremely friendly! Delicious breakfast, beautiful garden with pool. Good location, you can walk to restaurants and the wine tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best
3 couples stayed for a night, so good we changed our road trip and returned 4 days later for another night. Brilliant property, great friendly people, best location, great breakfast, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic. Staff were fabulous and very accommodating. Facilities were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location in central Franschhoek
Service and location exceptional. Hotel deals with power black outs well with lights and internet backed up by hotels off grid solar system.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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

Sharnjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kim, Carlof and all the staff were super hospitable making us feel very welcome. They also helped us to organsie our one day in the area. Breakfast was very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love la fontaine
Lovely once again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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

peter

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