The Old Foundry Hotel

3.5 star property

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Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Premium Room | Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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74 Prestwich Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town (Cape Town City Centre), The Old Foundry Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ala Turca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vasco Da Gama Taverna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isola - The One & Only Cape Town - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pigalle Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Foundry Hotel

Hotel with a golf course, near Long Street
The Old Foundry Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a golf course, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Cape Town? This hotel has 431 square feet (40 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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

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

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: 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

The Old Foundry Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 95 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most unique hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The hotel is part of a larger complex that has repurposed an old foundry into an ultra modern compound. Very cool space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

JOSEPH

Liked: Staff & service

Wanted to love it but

Looks like it might be on its way to being a very cool hotel but so
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divan Neville

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, Chapel Hill

Travelled with partner
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

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

Syeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was cute and near the sea front
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the overall vibe of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teck Meng Wilson, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a pretty dark hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service

DISAPPOINTED

ROOM DID NOT HAVE A KITCHEN AS HOTELS.COM LISTED; STAFF WERE HELPFUL BUT NO ELEVATOR AND MANY STEPS /LONG WAY TO ROOM;RATHER TOO DINGY AND POORLY LIT;NO PHONE OR ANY HELPFUL INFO.IN ROOM.NOT REALLY A HOTEL BUT ROOMS WITHIN AN OLD BLDG. NOW A 'TECH FACTORY '. SUFFICE TO SAY WOULD NOT RE-BOOK HERE
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Denton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
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.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady at the desk on Feb. 18 was helpful and professional. Your property is different and delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lottie

Travelled with partner
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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

4/10 Poor

Johannes

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024