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La Fontaine Guest House

33 Marine Drive | PO Box 1170, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
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La Fontaine Guest House
Ranked #35 of 71 Hermanus B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
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East Yorkshire. England
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Have noted other recent reviews, but found La Fontaine to be a very tired and overpriced guest house when compared to others that are available at similar prices. Our room overlooked the sea, but was so small and cramped that you couldn't swing a cat in it. There was no air conditioning..........but what we did have was ants. Ants on... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We had à wonderful time at La Fontaine. Our room was very clean and spacious. Having breakfast while whatching the whales and Dolphins pass by is just amazing. We will definately be back next year!

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

what a wonderful house and such a nice staff ! we loved the view from the rooms and the patio where we had breakfast, wich was delicious by the way! we definetely come back.

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Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We had a wonderful stay La Fontaine! Delicious breakfast, watching dolphins at the patio! Great stay, friendly staff, walking distance to restaurants and town! We will definitely come back, great place to stay!

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We had 2 cramped rooms. The one facing the patio where breakfast was served and therefore very noisy and uncomfortable. The hosts were very helpful and the breakfasts were excellent. I would rather have stayed in a hotel for less and had some more privacy.

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Montreal, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We had a wonderful time. The location is excellent. Extraordinary view of the ocean. A few steps from the center of Hermanus. Clean, spacious and very comfortable.

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Breda, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

We had a pleasant stay with Gail of La Fontaine Guest House. Everything was like it is supposed to be, good service, good breakfast, good bed, good room, good bathroom, etc. still it felt a bit like everything had become routine wherefore it failed being very good or excellent a therefore a bit overpriced.

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Boulder Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

What a pretty spot and lovely people. Sadly for us the whales had left this end of the Bay so we drove over to the other side and saw their tails there. I would love to come back in the summer, well anytime, actually. Nice little town and this is a wonderful place to stay.

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Great Missenden, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011

We stayed for 2 nights and wish it could have been longer! Room 1 is absolutely lovely and the views from the large balcony are stunning. Just a very short stroll into Hermanus and the only thing that could have been better was to have visited at whaletime! We will be back then. Gail runs an excellent B & B... More

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Tallahassee, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011

My family (husband, two boys, one daughter, and one son in law - all over 24) stayed here 3 nights. It was close to shops and restaurants so everyone had the freedom to get out and explore on their own without a car. If you just wanted to relax, the balconies were great to look out over the ocean for... More

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33 Marine Drive | PO Box 1170, Hermanus 7200, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR5,489 - 8,570

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