Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel

Hotels
7.9 (2072 reviews)
16 Ebenezer Road , Cape Town , za

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Room quality issues
Limited amenities
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Generally clean hotel; specific mention of cleanliness was positive.
Service
8.65
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
Convenient location near waterfront and city center.
Room Quality
6.64
Rooms felt dark and uninviting with basic amenities.
Amenities
7.17
Limited amenities mentioned; several basic comforts missing.
Value for Money
7.13
Not justified for price; more suitable for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast was well received by some, but limited vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experiences; some highlights but significant shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Old Foundry Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests. From the fitness centre to the restaurant and bar, there is something for everyone to enjoy during their visit.

Modern Rooms

The rooms at Old Foundry Hotel are designed with modern comforts in mind. Guests can expect air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience.

Convenient Location

Located in the heart of Cape Town, Old Foundry Hotel provides easy access to popular attractions such as the V&A Waterfront and CTICC. With airport transfers and car hire services available, exploring the city is a breeze.

Book your stay at Old Foundry Hotel now for a memorable and relaxing experience in Cape Town!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2072 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 6.64
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 7.13
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Karl solo_traveller za
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Gwen couple us
9
It was a good place to stay
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

The noise of the toilet; it would be great to have microwave in the room

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nikita couple nz
1
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Deon solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Deon solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
8
Perfectly reasonable, good value just an odd entrance
Pros:

Quirky and fun hotel. Bit hard to find and odd entrance but ok when you knew where you were gounf

Cons:

Entrance was odd - main gate shut from 7pm to 7am for safety which meant outside of those hours you had to use a different way in.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Deon solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
B
Bettina solo_traveller ca
7
If was good value for my money, great location.
Pros:

Small boutique hotel , quiet, comfy bed, good shower, nice, helpful staff.

Cons:

No full length mirror in room, inadequate shelf space in bathroom, lights didn’t all work well, breakfast menu not great, very basic service so I ate there once and ate at v and A waterfront the other two mornings.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
J
Josee couple ca
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
P
Philippa couple za
6
Pros:

Beautiful decor & spacious room !
Lovely breakfast - really stunning if you’re working from CPT & need a bed & work space.

Cons:

Strange entry & exit rules later at night - with alternative entries on a different rode that’s a bit of a labyrinth.
Room wasn’t 100% clean, there were Champaign corks under the cupboard (quite visible) & the hand soap / shampoo situation was dismal.
Can’t open the windows.
And they use a strange water pump system in the bathrooms that’s quite jarring.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
P
Partiban solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Love this little gem of a hotel. Great valeu and the best staff
Pros:

Love this little gem of a hotel. Great valeu and the best staff

Cons:

I had the master suite. Few bulbs out. A little dark even when full brightness. But relaly only a small issue

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
6
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

Lack of privacy - there was no door on the bathroom, therefore you could see the toilet when lying in bed. The light switch for the bathroom was by the door, a long way from the bathroom. The fuse box was very noisy until we moved the key card in and out a few times.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
S
Sithole solo_traveller za
10
Please to go!
Pros:

Hospitality

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne solo_traveller ch
9
Great stay for business, location is top. Staff was so friendly and accommodating and room beautiful, great value for mo
Pros:

Location, staff friendliness and convenience.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
A
Adriane extended_group br
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
M
Mwiinga extended_group zm
10
Pros:

Very great and affordable option with spacious rooms. We really enjoyed our stay!

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
M
Marcio solo_traveller br
10
Ótima opção em Capetown!
Pros:

Funcionários educados e muito prestativos. Quarto funcional e bem equipado. Ótima localização.

Cons:

Gostei de tudo.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Hofmaier couple de
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Hermias solo_traveller za
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee