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Reviews of La Fontaine Boutique Hotel by The Oyster Collection This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

21 Dirkie Uys Street, 7690 Franschhoek, South Africa

#7 of 65 B&Bs and inns in Franschhoek

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Review Score

Based on 617 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    10
    We'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved staying here. The breakfast was so good and the staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable. We arrived late and they arranged a chesse board which was so lovely. It's the small details that made this a repeat stay for us when we come back! Thank you to all the staff!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    10
    The perfect place for a romantic weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Absolutely everything was amazing about La Fontaine. Firstly the incredible warmth and hospitality of the staff, who were always on hand for anything required, without ever being overbearing. There were also so many staff, you never had to search for someone to assist. The hotel itself was beautifully and stylishly furnished, we had an extremely comfortable suite, We also absolutely loved the warmth of the lounge/bar area. Unfortunately the weather was not good enough to sit outside or try the pool! And the location was perfect, literally under a minute's walk to the main high street with all of its excellent restaurants. The breakfast in the hotel was delicious. To add to this, a few days before our stay I contacted the hotel to say I wanted to propose to my girlfriend during our stay. Kim and her staff went out of their way to make it an extra special surprise proposal. We will definitely be returning to La Fontaine on a regular basis.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2025

    10
    Highly recommend this lovely boutique hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain View Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lost room was lovely but if your tallish then watch the A frame walls/ceiling. My husband kept hitting his head.

    Friendly comfortable atmosphere. Great Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    Will come back again, excellent boutique hotel in the heart of franschhoek
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was close to perfect

    The property is central enough to walk to most places, its clean, well maintained, the staff is ultra friendly and helpful, breakfast was incredible

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful, relaxing experience and staff went out of their way to make us feel at home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Amazing staff, wonderful location and beautiful hotel!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    10
    Excellent service and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    One of the best boutique hotels that we have experienced on 4 years in South Africa

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Fabulous stay in a wonderful location, where you will get impeccable, friendly service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved absolute everything.

    Stunning boutique hotel in the centre of Franschhoek. From the moment we arrived the staff in the hotel made us feel so welcome, the service was outstanding from all the staff. They took time help you with any requests, nothing was too much trouble. The hotel has a wonderful chilled feeling, the decor has been done so well both for the interior and outdoor areas. We had a lovely room (no. 2), it was spacious, extremely clean and the bed was fantastic for a good nights sleep after busy days. There were some nice complimentary touches such as free drinks on arrival and champagne before we went to a wedding. The breakfasts were amazing, especially the blue cheese tartine, a great variety and abundance of fresh produce, we were spoilt for choice. The manager Kim and all her staff are a credit to the Oyster group, if you like first class friendly service in a small boutique hotel La Fontaine is the place to stay to have a memorable stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Loved our stay. Made good memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, clean and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    9.0
    We loved our last minute getaway. La Fontein was such a gem, great service & attention to detail.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking situation was a bit tricky. We got parked on once and luckily found the owner of the car, but if we had wanted to go in & out more often with our own vehicle it would have been very difficult.

    The decor was exquisite & the natural beauty stunning.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing.

    Such a comfortable hotel - staff were incredible - too many to mention but Bernadine particularly was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    Happy relaxed short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing too much trouble

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Welcoming and delightful in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we had to leave eventually

    Large comfortable bedroom alongside the pool area. Location is perfect, a short walk from the main street. Staff are all outstanding, and made this stay extra special. Very tasty outdoor breakfasts, with the best breads ever!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    9.0
    Great Location and friendly helpful Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location Staff are always on hand & very helpful, especially on recommendation's to tours & restaurants Great Bar in the lounge & excellent Breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing staff, always here to help (recommend and book restaurant, wine tasting, etcc...) very friendly. Location is excellent with 2 swimming pool

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Best hotel ! Home from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing ! We could not fault anything. We want to go back.

    Good location. Beautiful & clean. Felt so comfortable & the staff were so welcoming, felt like family. Rooms very well equipped. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They all went that extra mile to make our stay the best experience we had ever had. Kim the manager drove us to a location as we could not wait for a Uber, which was so very kind of her.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    10
    Beautiful boutique hotel, perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Great location, beautiful furnishings and decor. Lovely helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were very helpful. Location ideal for walking into the town.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    10
    Most perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location, right in the centre of town at Franschhoek. Choice of two small pools, plenty of seating and outdoor space. Beautiful lounge / bar area and small shop. Tasty breakfast with plenty of choice. Best part was the staff who were incredibly helpful with making restaurant bookings and offering advice on where to go. Don’t have a bad word to say about this place and we will most definitely be back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay in lovely surroundings with very friendly welcome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking a little tricky but help was on hand! Parking outside in the road also possible.

    Great location in a quiet setting but only 5 minutes from centre of town. Very friendly welcome with assistance for luggage. Lovely bedroom in main building, one of the smaller rooms but still very comfortable. Two swimming pools both in attractive surroundings. Complementary afternoon tea and cake. Attractive bar and lounge. Great choice at breakfast. What more could you ask for? We hope to return.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    10
    Delightful hotel, beautifully furnished and very friendly helpful stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    10
    Great hotel if doing the wine tram
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing about the hotel people might not like is they don’t have a restaurant but when we arrived they arranged 2 restaurants for us

    The location was great 5 minute walk to the Main Street and 10 walk to the wine tram .the staff go out of their way to make your stay as good as possible

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    10
    We stayed in some wonderful properties whilst touring around South Africa, but this was our favorite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain View Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was perfect!

    The breakfast was exceptional. The staff could not have been more helpful. We had first hand experience of dealing with Michaela, Franklin and Maria and they were all wonderful, but so were all the other staff we interacted with. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    10
    The best place in Franschhoek!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good

    Super place in heart of the action All staff were fantastic - so friendly & helpful Lovely room with huge comfortable bed & fab shower & roll top bath Two pools with big squashy sunbeds Lovely bar area with great selection of drinks Great breakfast with lots of buffet options alongside hot food to order All staff were super friendly - special mention for Cecilia , Ashley & Michaela Can highly recommend

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    9.0
    A truly wonderful place - thanks to Kim and her team for making our trip so special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The flooring in the bedroom was not the most comfortable to walk on!

    Breakfast was very good, well prepared. Staff were amazing, very friendly, super helpful. The room was lovely - huge bed! Shower was excellent. This is a fantastic base to explore from and it feels like returning home.

    Stayed in February 2025

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