Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Dining and Leisure: The hotel offers a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a family-friendly, modern setting. Convenient Location: Located in Cape Town city center, the hotel is 13 mi from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby attractions include Robben Island Ferry (13-minute walk), V&A Waterfront (1 mi), and Table Mountain (4.3 mi). Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk provide excellent service. Free on-site parking and bicycle hire enhance the stay.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hencko
South Africa
“Location and price. The looks and vibe is also good.” - Oarabile
South Africa
“The gentleman Mr Kelvin was very amazing and helpful a real asset for the company 😀” - Christina
Iraq
“Excellent location and attentive staff! Really cool decor, very peaky blinders vibes.” - Stephanie
United States
“Really fun and creative decor, convenient location, clean and comfortable, and staff went out of their way to make our stay more enjoyable. Two thumbs WAY up!!!” - Steven
United States
“Architecture, convenience to the water front, interesting interior design great breakfast at the restaurant with great service.” - Lea
Australia
“Fantastic gem of a hotel with great atmosphere as it was a foundry. Large open spaces and lots of character in the building. It included the most delicious breakfast, a great way to start the day.” - Philip
United Kingdom
“This is a lovely hotel with exceptional staff, situated in an ideal part of the city - near to the Waterfront and not far from the centre either (everything within reasonable walking distance). Our room was extremely spacious and had amazing...” - Stephanie
United States
“Breakfast was amazing. I had sourdough and two perfectly poached eggs with Capaccino.” - Saud
Saudi Arabia
“Good location Nice staff Nice breakfast and coffee” - Omid
United Arab Emirates
“Spacious room, good facilities, easy access to V&A waterfront”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Cartel Cafe
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Misfits
- CuisinePizza • Sushi • Local • International • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
A damage deposit of ZAR 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.