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La Fontaine

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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
21 Dirkie Uys Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Franschhoek Art House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪64 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Deluxe

Superior Deluxe

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

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

Highlights

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

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  • Breakfast included
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  • Parking included
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The price is AU$422
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Franschhoek

At La Fontaine you'll be within steps of Franschhoek Town Hall and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Franschhoek guest house include Franschhoek Art House and Dutch Reformed Church.
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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 (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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

Guesthouse in Franschhoek with free breakfast and outdoor pool
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 guest house.

  • 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 members are 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

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

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Fontaine

Children and extra beds

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

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 organisation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at La Fontaine?

La Fontaine offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Fontaine?

Yep, La Fontaine has a free self car park.

Does La Fontaine have a pool?

La Fontaine has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does La Fontaine serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is served at La Fontaine.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Fontaine?

No, La Fontaine does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Fontaine?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Fontaine?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

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

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

William

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

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

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

Janina

Travelled with partner
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

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true gem. This is my new go-to place for the first (and second) night in Cape Town. Most international flights arrive in the early morning and commercial downtown hotels do not let you check in before 3 pm. Most of us are exhausted. So make your way to Franschhoek against traffic and stop at some wineries on the way. Then rest at La Fontaine. Many fine restaurants within 0.5 miles. Lovely breakfast and exceptional service.

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb property with incredible staff
I almost never leave a review but I couldn’t ignore this place. The property is very nice but what truly makes this outstanding is the staff, and really at all levels. From how we could park early in the morning to only check in in the afternoon, to how our little note about vegan breakfast if possible was fully noted with multiple options provided! You feel like a regular guest in a small caring hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
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

M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Simply Superb . Yes yes yes . I would stay here over and over again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023