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Reviews of La Fontaine Boutique Hotel by The Oyster Collection 4 stars

21 Dirkie Uys Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa

#6 of 58 B&Bs and Inns in Franschhoek

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Review score

Based on 654 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous boutique hotel with the best, friendliest, personalized service ever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    This boutique hotel exceeded my expectations. The decor and layout were intriguing and enveloping. The staff was the most helpful staff I have ever met. Everyone took the initiative to make our stay as exceptional as possible. Their dinner recommendation was perfect. Above and beyond doesn't describe the attitude and performance of the staff. They upgraded our room to a separate suite with a private porch and a fireplace. Perfect for a rainy day, as was the umbrella they offered. The room was large, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. Another example was we checked out, did the wine tram, and were then going to the airport for our late night flight. They offered us a shower in an empty room. It was refreshing and an excellent touch. And brekfast was excellent and with outstanding service. I was decding between two hotels for this stay. I definitely made the right choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    The best service we have ever had during a hotel stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, it was all perfect!

    I can't fault this hotel. Everything from the location, the rooms, the staff, the bar and the breakfast were all excellent! the staff were so helpful when we needed assistance with a doctors appointment and for booking restaurants especially for a birthday celebration. Just fantastic in everyway. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    We had an amazing stay in La Fontaine. I would highly recommend it for a stay in the beautiful town of Franschhoek. Tota
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing I didn’t like about the property.

    Everything about the property was absolutely spectacular. From the warm welcome of Kim and all staff, to Kim’s quick help in getting us booked on the tram to go around the wine estates and making us dinner reservations in an awesome spot, to an absolutely gorgeous room we had (clean, beautifully decorated, has literally all you need in it (felt like a small house)) - to the little gestures such as keeping for us small chocolates and the list goes on. The location is literally a minute walk from all cafes and shops around. And breakfast was beyond fantastic. Great great place to stay in I would highly recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely friendly staff, very clean and good location to get to the town and wine tram.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Been in Franschhoek many times, tried different hotels, La Fointaine is the place to come back to!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    Staff, breakfast and bar offers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    The staff went out of their way to ensure our comfort. I cannot single anyone out save for Karlof.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I cannot think of anything to improve a stay.

    The breakfast was excellent. Abundant. Fresh. The location is the reason we chose the Hotel. Perfect to explore te village.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Our favourite place to stay in Cape Town. Always a wonderful weekend away with the most amazing staf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Our favourite place to stay in Cape Town. Always a wonderful weekend away with the most amazing staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    We recently stayed at La Fontaine in Franschhoek and couldn't recommend it enough. The rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable, with lovely garden and pool areas outside. Rooms serviced daily with an evening turndown service too. The buffet breakfast was by far the best we've had in a very long time - from fresh fruits to tasty hot breakfasts, each day was different and delicious. But the real magic of this place is the staff. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were treated with kindness and care. The full team made our stay truly memorable: a big warm welcome, helping us with activity ideas, pouring drinks with a smile, and even just chatting in the common areas. We are so grateful to the wonderful people who keep the hotel running - we felt as if we were in our own home. Thank you - we will certainly be back!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Perfect boutique hotel in great location with wonderful staff and facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Genuinely nothing to report.

    Staff were excellent and always helpful and attentive. Breakfast / Facilities / Bedroom / Pool - all exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate going back. Additionally - I had an issue with a piece of equipment I brought with me. Member of staff mended it with no hesitation. It was as good as new and I have had no trouble with it since. (Hope you enjoyed the Irish Whiskey)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Perfect Stay in Franschoek!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasn't anything we didn't like!

    We loved everything, the decor, comfort, breakfasts, the rooms and the gorgeous bar! The staff were fantastic and overall, one of the most enjoyable weekend aways. The location is also perfect, a very short walk to main street but totally quiet and cocooned!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Just some of the nicest staff we have ever experienced
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    Amazing place to stay in Franschoek! The staff were absolutely brilliant, attentive, welcoming, helpful, always putting the customer first. Thanyou to you all. Location was spot on, rooms were very clean, comfortable and well equipped and breakfast was so tasty! Special mention to Carlos, the loveliest host who went the extra mile to book all our trips and restaurant reservations. Cannot praise this place enough!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Rooms were spacious and well equipped, beds were exceptionally comfortable. Staff were excellent. The property was well positioned, and centrally located..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional from start to finish.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service at La Fontaine was unbelievable. So personal. They honestly couldn’t do enough for us. The room was beautifully decorated and the breakfast and bar service were excellent. It’s brilliantly located in the heard of the town so a very short stroll to all the restaurants and wine tour!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Home from home in a beautiful boutique hotel. Thoroughly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have no negatives

    La Fontaine is beautifully decorated and furnished. The staff are so welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. The bed was super comfortable and bathroom was fabulous. The breakfast was outstanding.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Fabulous- keep it a secret!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a fabulous find - we loved everything about it. The staff were amazing and incredibly friendly.Great location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This hotel is a special find ! We loved our time here. The hotel is so beautiful, the rooms are spacious , beds are massive & super comfy , the staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble , they know each guest individually and are always so helpful. They arranged dinner reservations, massages, lifts to the wine tram & back again. We used the bikes on offer and had a little trip around 2 local wineries one of the afternoons - really enjoyable One of the nicest boutique hotels we have ever stayed in

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    A central Franschhoek stay at its best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain View Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking was a mess -- we left our car on the street throughout our stay as we were unwilling to pay tetris with a rental car and a huge deductible. The parking was probably laid out when either the trees or the cars were smaller! Wifi was spotty, but we found that throughout South Africa -- I'm sure it's part of the loadshedding or, as someone else pointed out, perhaps due to damage caused by the recent huge landslides in Franschhoek. Finally our bathroom drain had a bit of an unfortunate "funky" smell which necessitated leaving the window open. Given that it was in the 30s every day, it did mean the bathroom was unpleasantly warm.

    The tone was set by the terrific and hardworking staff who had a particular challenge as our room was on the very top of the "second building" and we had 3 big and heavy suitcases. The view of the Boland mountain range from our room was fabulous as was chilling after a hard day of wine tasting (lol) with a bourbon at the colonial throwback bar. Selection of breakfast food was extensive and very good quality and served by a literal swarm of waiting staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Stylish hotel run by an excellent team
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This is a beautiful hotel with wonderful staff who make you feel special. The hotel is located in town with in short walk to all of the restaurants and the wine tram. Also has a lovely pool and a great spot to relax .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fabulous location. Excellent room. Very comfy bed. Staff could not do enough to help and were so friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Struggling to pick something here and I can only suggest the pool could be a bit warmer.

    Breakfast was amazing. All the staff were so helpful and went out of their way to assist with anything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    A little piece of heaven in Franschhoek
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative, the staff do their utmost to ensure a wonderful stay!

    Excellent location, lovely hotel and fabulous helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast had a great choice of hot food and buffet with fresh fruits, breads, cheeses and cereals- perfect. Our suite was perfect and located near the pool, lovely big bathroom with bath and shower, huge comfortable bed. Everything was just lovely and relaxed with friendly helpful staff - an absolute pleasure! We’ll be back for sure

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Lovely, friendly hotel with very helpful staff, and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    A lovely buffet breakfast, lots of choice. We stayed there last year and decided to go back, as the location to the town, was in easy walking distance. The staff could not do enough for you and very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing staff, charming property and excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi in our room (15) had poor connection - wifi in the main house was good however.

    The location is great around the corner of most restaurants and the staff is extremely warm and friendky

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people all the staff were kind, friendly and could not do enough for the guests

    Stayed in March 2024

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