Welcome to Fountains Hotel – Cape Town

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About the Hotel

1 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

Fountains Hotel is a 4-star full-service establishment in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak. The Best Western Fountains Hotel features a tourism centre in the lobby with maps and tourist guides, a sun terrace with city views, and complimentary newspapers.

Panoramic Room Views

All 156 rooms at Fountains Hotel have views of Table Mountain, Thibault square, the harbour or the city. Each room includes premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes, laptop-friendly workspaces, minibars, flat-screen televisions, and coffee-making facilities stocked with quality filter coffee.

Fresh Culinary Options

The restaurant offers A La Carte or international buffet cuisine based on fresh daily products for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes international and cooked South African choices, freshly baked loaves, rolls, and pastries from the in-house bakery, plus a range of fruits and yogurts.

Wellness and Business

A small, fully-equipped gym, sauna, and heated indoor swimming pool are available for guest relaxation. Five conference rooms can accommodate business conferences and meetings for up to 250 people, with Wi-Fi available in all public areas.

Central City Location

Located in the heart of Cape Town's central business district, the hotel is within walking distance to most nightlife, shopping, and sightseeing. Nearby attractions include Greenmarket Square (0.5 km), District Six Museum (1.5 km), and V&A Waterfront (2 km).

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19 m² 
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23 m² 
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24 m² 
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Cape Town800 m
Airports
Cape Town International (CPT) 19.2 km
Train
Woodstock Railway Station 2.1 km
Salt River Railway Station 3.8 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Late check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Doctor on call
  • Wedding services
  • Wake up service
  • Welcome drink
  • Email service
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Video conferencing
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Audiovisual equipment

Children

  • Cots available

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • In-room desk
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Local calls

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
Map view
1 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
Nearby
Cape Town CentralSouth Africa
Adderley Street
440 m
Theatre
The African Dance Theatre
440 m
96 Strand Street Cape Town City Centre
Gold of Africa Museum
440 m
Restaurants
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40 m
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Simply India
130 m
13-15 Heerengraght Adderley Street Pier House
Sea Palace Chinese Restaurant
240 m
2 Long Street
Mugg and Bean
370 m
Main Road Main Rd
Ocean Basket
370 m
Terminal 2010
Exclusive Books Cafe
370 m
Shop 6160
Villa Mia
370 m
Shop 8 Cape Quater Cnr Jarvis &
Ou Meul Bakkery
350 m
Cnr Riebeek & Long Streets

Reviews and Ratings

Real comments from travelers who have already stayed
60%
said they enjoyed their stay and plan to return.
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Noisy Dining
Room View
6.0/10
Guest rating
Rooms
5.5
Location
7.8
Service
6.8
Dining
6.5
Guest reviews
6.0/10
based on 40 reviews
7.2
7.2/10 based on 1658 reviews
John
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room was fantabulous, but the bathroom had a lingering stench that made the whole area unpleasant. The friendly service helped to make up for some shortcomings in cleanliness, and the location, although central, could be dodgy at night. The dining experience was satisfying, with a good variety of dishes available. Overall, a decent place with both positives and negatives to consider.

Rooms
7.0
The room had been made and was fantabulous, but the bathroom had a stench that made the area smell bad.
Service
8.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, which made the stay more enjoyable despite cleanliness issues.
Location
6.0
The hotel is in the Central Business District, but the area can be dodgy at night. It is conveniently located near transport options.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was awsome with a good variety of dishes available.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers a range of facilities, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance.
Kate
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.8/10

The hotel's location is fantastic, making it very accessible and within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront. The rooms, however, were dark and dingy, with one facing a wall, which was unpleasant. The service from the desk staff and kitchen bar staff was very professional and helpful. The dining experience was okay but could have been improved with fresher tasting options. The pool area and the friendly staff were highlights of the facilities.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were supposed to be Superior but only one was, and they were dark and dingy.
Service
8.0
The service from the staff was very professional and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is stunning and close to the V&A Waterfront, making it very accessible.
Dining
6.0
The dining looked good but the taste was not very fresh.
Facilities
8.0
The pool area was very nice, as well as the friendly staff.
Rupert
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.6/10

The hotel's location is superb, close to transportation hubs and key venues we wanted to explore. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. However, the noisy dining area and some room conditions were drawbacks. The facilities offered were convenient and modern, adding value to the experience.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms provided the essentials for a good night's rest, but the view to the atrium wasn't ideal, and the noise from the busy car park could be disruptive.
Service
9.0
The service at this hotel is truly outstanding, with staff going out of their way to assist guests with various needs.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location in the Central Business District is excellent, with easy access to transportation options and key attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had a good variety but was marred by noise and average quality products.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were modern and convenient, offering a range of services that added to the overall value of the stay.
Friendly Staff
Noisy Dining
Jim
United States, July  2023
7.0/10

Staying at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. While the new upgraded rooms were a pleasant surprise, they lacked basic kitchen amenities like utensils and even a dish cloth. However, the terrible smell in the room, reminiscent of wet carpet, was a big letdown especially after a long trip with the family.

Rooms
5.0
The new upgraded rooms were a nice touch, but lacking kitchen essentials and had a concerning smell.
Service
5.0
The service was a real disappointment as we had an unfortunate experience where our bags were tampered with, and some money went missing. Despite this, the manager tried to rectify the situation afterward.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was one of its stronger points, being conveniently close to the Victoria and Albert waterfront as well as key transportation hubs like the Cape Town Railway station and MyCiti bus stops.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit inconsistent. While there were great choices for various tastes, the issue of additional charges for certain items like hot chocolate, along with some cleanliness concerns in the rooms, left room for improvement.
Facilities
7.0
Convenient Location
Lack of Kitchen Amenities
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