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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
Lounge
Fireplace
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Deluxe

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - twin
Separate bedroom
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Huguenot Monument - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Franschhoek Pass - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles

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, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, newspapers in the lobby, and beach towels
  • 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 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

More

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

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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. 99 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 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

The staff was so kind and helpful. Only oneblock from the center ofFranschoek. Room and bed were spacious and comfortable.Breakfast was great. Would definitely consider staying again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

I love this place. everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

Beautiful boutique hotel 1 street back from Main St. Well appointed rooms, with lively bathrooms and terraces onto the garden and pool. Very friendly and accomodating staff and management.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The staff was friendly and so helpful. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The staff were very attentive and the whole place was beautifully decorated, excellent breakfasts and so convenient for local activities

10/10

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

We had an amazing experience here, we have never encountered such wonderfully helpful staff, nothing was too much for them. It was like the staff owned the hotel as they took such attention to every detail. They were the warmest and happy staff that we have come across. Kim the manager was so engaging and helpful in every way. Very Highly recommend La Fontaine
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We loved. Staying here. Everything was great. The staff, rooms property and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

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

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

Lovely once again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

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

Staff can’t do enough for you They are wonderful helpful kind people
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Quality of management
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Simply Superb . Yes yes yes . I would stay here over and over again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023