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The Old Foundry Hotel

3.5 star property
Art and history enthusiasts find modern comforts at this Cape Town retreat, where mornings begin with breakfast before rounds on the 9-hole golf course

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In Cape Town City Centre, The Old Foundry Hotel offers a 9-hole golf course, a library, a café, WiFi, laundry facilities, and a bar. Travelers praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, The Old Foundry Hotel is in the entertainment district. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Museum are also worth visiting.
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74 Prestwich Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bree Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 18 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vasco Da Gama Taverna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ala Turca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Foundry Hotel

Hotel near Long Street
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium, The Old Foundry Hotel provides a golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • 5 meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of ZAR 3000 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

Property is also known as

The Old Foundry Hotel Hotel
The Old Foundry Hotel Cape Town
The Old Foundry Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Foundry Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Old Foundry Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Foundry Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Foundry Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Old Foundry Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Old Foundry Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this golf hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Greenmarket Square are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Old Foundry Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vic

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had 3 rooms - one of the couples had to be moved 3 times due to the overwhelming stench of sewerage . The bathrooms ALL overflowed into the bedrooms . Curtains were missing from the one room . The bar had ONE beer in stock . I could go on - terrible . The staff however were delightful under hard conditions
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was beautifully decorated and very clean. Bed was comfortable and room was very big with sitting area and dining table. Close to V&A area, short Uber trip. Few negatives were tv crooked on wall, no bowls and only1 spoon in the kitchen. Beautiful copper bath but able to see into shower and toilet from sitting area and no way to make private. No hot water in kitchen sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room spacious, comfortable, bathroom compact Breakfast fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moktar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and well located hotel. Original as it was an Old Foundry. The staff is very professional and always ready to help and serve the customers. Thank you to Kelvin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

A wonderful location and even better service made for a terrific stay! The rooms were great sizes, cleaned thoroughly daily, breakfast was quick and tasty, and the staff was quick to answer any and all questions. I really felt at home and at ease for my week long stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to explore the city from.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super location and a lovely hotel

The hotel and the staff were amazing, so cool interior in an old foundry! The room was comfortable and the staff super nice and helpful. The location is very close to the waterfront and easy to access by foot and cab
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated Hotel, very unique modern style. The Team was super helpful with everything. And it's a walking distance to the V&A Waterfront. I will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eclectic industrial with friendly staff

Hotel has industrial and unique interior design. Don’t expect flash. Do expect wonderfully friendly staff and eclectic feel. We were scammed by the airport taxi so be aware to get a taxi taxi. Not people who say they are. The receptionist staff were very helpful with this towards our credit card. Especially Azola. Breakfast was great too. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Estee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible and honestly made me feel so welcome. Considering the price, i was a little disappointed, the room had a really bad smell and there was mould growing in the bathroom (particularly on the ceiling and around extractor fan) which was concerning. The location is awesome! Overall a lovely property but the room may need a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khurram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff and price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prerna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful room/hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Felt so posh yet comfortable and homey. The staff were helpful and everything was so clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay as a gateway to the waterfront. Lovely spacious room. Extremely friendly staff. It took us 10 minutes to walk to the waterfront and it was safe.

6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved The Foundry Hotel! My husband and decided to have a little mini-holiday and love the decor and space. Sadly, a flood in the middle of the night, meant we had to change rooms at 1 am (suitcases open, etc etc). The staff was great about it (and the night receptionist gave us a nice bottle of white wine to say thank you for our understanding), but I haven't heard anything from management about compensating us in any way (although I did ask).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the repurposing of old buildings, and The Old Foundry has done this with great practical and aesthetic execution. The room was small, but we knew this when we booked. It had all the amenities we needed, including Africology products in the bathroom. The breakfast was excellent and the staff friendly, helpful and responsive to every need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet property in old warehouse section close to V&A waterfront area. Not a great view out the front but this place has character and not your average modern hotel layout but shabby chic with a bit of funk. Great breakfasts and Giorgio restaurant downstairs in courtyard for dinner. Reasonably priced for location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location/value for money

Staff were helpful and friendly. Hotel is shared with hot office spaces so different from what you may be used to, but not to the detriment of our stay. Just a little quirky. Good location within walking distance of V&A waterfront although recommended to travel by uber / taxi after dark. Overall a good base for our weeks stay and good value compared to other hotels we had looked at. Lots of security personnel around the area which may make you feel nervous or reassured. We felt quite safe from our experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In an old warehouse area, completely renovated and close walk to waterfront. Rooms are clean comfortable large and nicely decorated with stylish old furniture. Bathrooms and showers and modern and great! Not a great view from the front but that’s ok!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the daily breakfast and walking to the V&A only took 10-15 minutes so very convenient. Hotel was clean and spacious. One thing to mention was you can hear water pipes when showering which did not bother us one bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern but quaint. Exceptional service. Comfortable, clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check out where great. Yet they had me up stairs after confirming with them for 3 months that I will not be set up in a room that required me to climb steps. They change me to another room but the room was not what I thought I was going to have at the end. The bathroom was small and I had to crawl to the shower since it was not accessible. It was a hard stay for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff Good location , but not great 15 min walk to VandA Told not to do it at night even if only 15mins! Apart from that good hotel The bed in room 2 is horrendous with the mattress needing changed many years ago. We moved room which was good Good breakfast and parking A few shops just around the corner and also a15 min walk to City Centre
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an awesome hotel!

This place was quite the pleasant surprise! Nestled just on the edge of the wharf district, the Old Foundry hotel was clean and welcoming with just a touch of a modern, yet 1930’s feel. The rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable and the walk-in rain shower was amazing. But the best part of this hotel is the staff and the cafe. The staff waited on us hand and foot, and even remembered our breakfast orders from the previous days. Anything we needed and they were on top of it immediately. As for the cafe, the food was incredible. We were especially fans of the French toast and the BLT, both of which were probably the best we’ve ever had. You won’t regret picking the place. A quick 10 minute walk to the water front, or about $4 USD Uber ride.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and it wasn’t what I expected. It felt more like an office with more desks than bedrooms, and the constant sound of keyboards gave it an Apple-sponsored vibe. The lack of a proper restaurant (only a coffee shop) was a letdown, especially for a special occasion like my boyfriend’s 50th birthday, as it wasn’t romantic at all. The location was also a downside, with a homeless camp across the street, and the gates being locked at night caused some confusion with our Uber driver. Our room (Room 2) had thin walls, a weird glass partition separating the bathroom, and no blinds, so we had to use the reception area bathroom for privacy. The lighting was poor, and the apartment across the street made it impossible to open the curtains. On the bright side, the staff were lovely, particularly the friendly receptionist and a fantastic deaf waiter at breakfast. The chai latte I had was also the best I’ve ever tasted. Overall, while the staff were great, the hotel’s lack of privacy, awkward layout, and office-like atmosphere made it feel more like a work trip than a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location, nice breakfast, a bit odd layout

This hotel is in a nice location, close to the V&A Waterfront but also not far from downtown. The hotel has a very eccentric layout; there are floors, half-floors, quarter-floors etc. with steps between them. Also, the rooms are a bit eccentric: there is no room light switch near the bed, only by the door. The breakfast is not buffet-style; you pick one main dish and one beverage. The breakfast quality is quite good. There's a busy atmosphere, with people working on their laptops everywhere. A disadvantage was that my room faced onto a very busy one-lane street, where activity ended after midnight and started (garbage collection and deliveries) very early the next morning. For security reasons, the front of the hotel is barricaded from late evening to morning, so you have to enter from the street behind and go through an office building. (My morning departing Uber was confused.)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024