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Located in Cape Town and with Mouille Point Beach reachable within 1.3 miles, Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property provides a shared kitchen, room service and organizing tours for guests. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. Bike rental and car rental are available at Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Speaking English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Robben Island Ferry, V&A Waterfront and CTICC. Cape Town International Airport is 13 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b> at Old Foundry Hotel. <b>Breakfast</b> received praise, though room soundproofing was a concern. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> had mixed reviews, with some guests noting issues with <b>bed comfort</b> and privacy in bathrooms.
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Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.7
High score for Cape Town

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Cartel Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Misfits
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Sushi • Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 498 is required on arrival. That's about $26. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of ZAR 498 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel

  • Room options at Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel include:

    • Double
    • Studio
  • The prices at Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Bike tours
    • Hand massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Couples' massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness classes
    • Horseback riding
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness
    • Aerobics
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Back massage
    • Yoga classes
    • Foot massage
  • Check-in at Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel has 2 restaurants:

    • Misfits
    • Cartel Cafe
  • Guests staying at Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte
  • Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel is 0.9 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.