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Fountains Hotel Cape Town

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, 3-minute walk to Long Street

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Located on vibrant Long Street, Fountains Hotel Cape Town blends urban charm with upscale amenities. Guests enjoy a daily manager's reception, relax on the sun-kissed terrace, cool off in two outdoor pools, and stay connected with high-speed WiFi. The staff is praised.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Express Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, highchair, cleaning supplies

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 106 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Obi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sea Street Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fountains Hotel Cape Town

Upscale hotel near Long Street
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Two Oceans Aquarium, Fountains Hotel Cape Town provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and coworking spaces
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 156 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 225 for adults and ZAR 112.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,476 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 450

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 450

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 225 for adults and ZAR 112.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per day
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 450 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 450

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Fountains Hotel Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Fountains Hotel Cape Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 75 per day.

What time is check-in at Fountains Hotel Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 450 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Fountains Hotel Cape Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 450.

Does Fountains Hotel Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Fountains Hotel Cape Town located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cape Town Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Fountains Hotel Cape Town Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah

The room needed to be rehabed. It be nice to have an USB plug.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Evaristo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent. However, there was no refrigerator when we first arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lifts need a service. The lift doors are all noisy and jerky when opening and closing. Other than that everything else was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Prince Isaac

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unbearable noise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a four star experience. More like 1 star

This hotel experience was bad from start to finish. We made a confirmed booking via hotels.com but received an email from the hotel 3 days before saying if we did not pay for the room within 6 hours the booking would be cancelled. We tried to pay via phone and email, doing everything we were asked, but received no confirmation of payment despite repeatedly asking. We arrived after a 6000 mile journey not kowing if we had a room or not. Upon arrival we were asked to pay and were allocated a room, 625. This room had no windows to the outside, broken aircon and a tiny fan that made no difference to the stifling heat in the room. In addition the shower walls were covered in black mould making showering a very unpleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless, staff are friendly and approachable, I quite enjoyed the food from the grillroom. I feel the bathrooms could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was much smaller and didn't have everything as advertised. No USB plug.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JEFFREY

Disliked: Cleanliness

Superb front desk

Hotel staff were very very helpful but the hotel need a bit of a deep clean. Area is ok during day but area around hotel maybe a bit dicey
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a superior room with two beds. Got a not very superior room with one bed only. Back to the reception to get a two bed room. Got it, but I wouldn’t call it superior. Maintenance is with no doubt needed at this establishment. Very friendly staff. Breakfast included and is of good standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Final leg of a 3 week honeymoon vacation, overall 3 stars
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

SHIRO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facility looks old but good enough for just a night simple stay. Hospitality is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people working where very nice willing to help and always joyful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is very nice and quiet. The Staff are very friendly and accomodating. The rooms are cleaned daily which is very hygienic. The dining is very spacious as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Senzo

When I was at the airport I called the apartment and they told me I no longer have a stay my place has been booked I had to stay at the airport with my partner for 3 hours to get a new accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for a one night when your flight gets cancelled. Kitchen area smelled bad. I call this on par with a motel 6. Breakfast was great and so was staff and Mr G who helped us with our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Masego Veronica

Disliked: Room comfort

My room was next to the lifts the noise kept me aw

Parking is so stressful ..basement is small for a big car
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Juliano

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I got multiple complains from the person that I booked the room for, who suppose to enjoy the stay. The complain basically revolved on the smell in the room, from the carpet, and in the fridge. We perhaps unlucky to get an old room! But the hotel is still my favourite because of the service and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really pleasant stay

Awesome staff and very clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Nonhlanhla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The water was lukewarm. The shower door wouldn’t close properly. It was not clean at all, there were hairs all over. We had to fight just to get an iron. Overall a terrible experience
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Charne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Just could not sign in at 2 due to waiting for the rooms and therefore had to wait over 30 mins before we couod check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay was good, we enjoyed breakfast and staff were so kind. On Friday our room was not cleaned and we found some insects inside our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rather say nothing

The accomodation lack in cleaniness. Covid19 protocols not adhered to - eoe do not sanitize when walking into hotel. Food - bread/muffins is not fresh. Rooms - carpets are dirty and no security handle on door (missing). Rooms are only cleaned every second day. Parking expensive at R100a night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Derrick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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