Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel

Hotels
7.9 (2087 reviews)
16 Ebenezer Road , Cape Town , za

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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 2087 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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Ferreira • couple • za
5
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Located really close to V & A waterfront, quirky and different staff are exceptional very helpful and friendly lovely place to stay would highly recommend

Cons:

Nothing everything is perfect

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • om
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Kat & Ley • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast and good location, cool setting in an old industrial building.

Cons:

Rooms have been worn down a bit.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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DuBois • couple • us
10
Great spot to stay in Capetown!
Pros:

Great location! Friendly staff! The included breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • cl
10
Linda ciudad con precios muy convenientes y la cordialidad de su gente
Pros:

Ubicación privilegiada para los que vamos a correr el maratón de Ciudad del Cabo

Cons:

Conforme con todo

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • za
9
I enjoyed my stay and the staff are very friendly and love the fact that it’s dog-friendly!
Pros:

Comfortable and neat. Bathroom can be cleaner especially in the corners!

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • za
10
Pros:

The retro style of the hotel

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Broughton • solo_traveller • gb
8
very enjoyable
Pros:

I loved the staff
The shower and loo made a funny noise but the sweet guy at check in did tell me
The room was dark, would be nice to have some brighter lights
Otherwise LOVED IT

Cons:

The darkness of the room

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Deidre • family_with_children • za
8
Well located and very well priced
Pros:

Very well located, less than 2km tot the VFS Global offices. Felt safe to walk, during the day.
Excellent breakfast and friendly staff

Cons:

The rooms are a bit dark even with lights on.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Willie • couple • za
5
Meh
Pros:

Nice decor and nice rooms. Beds were comfy

Cons:

The noise. So much noise. From the bathroom pumps, people next door. The room is not very sound insulated.

Entry after 7pm is way more complicated than it needs to be.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Alberto • couple • br
6
Não é um hotel boutique, pode melhorar muito mas ainda assim uma boa opção
Pros:

A localização é ótima, com um bom custo benefício.

Cons:

A cama de casal na verdade sāo duas camas emendadas que formam um buraco no meio, você passa a noite caindo no vão.
A cortina de blackout so tem meia folha, então a claridade entra muito rápido.
O encanamento do banheiro é muito barulhento e constante, você escuta o seu e o dos outros.
Cafe da manhã um pouco estranho e normalmente metade das opções estão em falta.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sjur • solo_traveller • no
8
Pros:

Nice hotel

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Renet • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Beautiful room with all that was required.

Cons:

Room was too cold and no electric blankets.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
8
Well worth the money and would go back again.
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Would have liked to have been able to have drink at the bar and something to eat in the evenings.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Carola Van Der Horst • solo_traveller • za
9
Fantastic location and ataff
Pros:

Location, friendliness of staff, breakfast and office amenities

Cons:

Room could use more plugs. Mattress was a bit tired

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Varun • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Staff were nice, rooms were decent size and beds comfortable. Overall location accessible to most activities in city. Late checkout 11.30am was valuable. Limited breakfast included. Industrial warehouse aesthetic is nice if you're into it

Cons:

Not so much a hotel, as hotel rooms in a coworking space. Lots of construction noise from the road easily into the room at 5am every morning. There was like a sewage pipe issue in the hallway so there was an awful smell for a few days. Whilst the overall location is good for activities, the exact location is a bit sketchy with the hotel entrance being under a highway overpass. The gates get locked from 7pm to 7am every night. Lighting in room was quite sparing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
9
I was very happy with my stay and booked another few nights
Pros:

I loved that they set up a WhatsApp group so I could communicate with the staff about changing arrival times or ask other questions. All of the staff was great and explained the rooms and safety procedures very clearly.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Nuri • couple • no
8
Tekrar konaklarim.
Pros:

Personel cok yardimci ve guler yuzluydu. Temizlik ve oda boyutu oldukca yeterliydi.

Cons:

Aksamlari lobiye ulasim kolay olmuyor, asansor yoktu.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • couple • de
10
Excellent Cape Town getaway!
Pros:

I loved the breakfast, the location, the size of the room, and the overall ambience of the hotel. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were also lovely! They also had a night butler that could welcome us quite late.

Cons:

TBH nothing.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee