Fountain Baths

Overview
Facilities
Rates
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From R380 PPS

Capacity: 19 guests

Guest Satisfaction Rating: 9/10

based on 9 reviews.

Overall 9/10

Facilities 8/10

Services 9/10

Cleanliness 9/10

Value for money 9/10

Overview

Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Mkonjwa Mountain Range in the quaint mining town of Barberton, you'll find Fountain Baths Guesthouse. Built in 1884 as a bathhouse for gold diggers in the area, it boasts the oldest swimming pool in the old Transvaal. Today, Fountain Baths still revives the senses as a welcome retreat for travellers exploring this history-rich part of South Africa.

Fountain Baths is perfectly situated within walking distance from town. Its garden extends to the very foot of the mountain. Majestic trees and lush vegetation make this a birder's paradise. Vervet and samango monkeys, baboons and giant bush babies are regular visitors to this garden.

Part of the oldest rock formation in the world can be found on Fountain Baths' premises. And for the enquiring and energetic, there are mine tours, gold panning, a heritage walk, quad bike drives into the mountains, horse riding, guided tours for birders, hiking, 4x4 trips and good restaurants.
Accommodation is B&B or self-catering with bathrooms en suite. TV rooms have been decorated for style and comfort and they all have their own entrances into the garden.

Facilities

Room Facilities

Internet Access
Non-Smoking
Small Pets
Television

On Site Facilities

Bar
Children Allowed
Internet Terminal
Laundry
Pool
Secure Parking
Self Catering

Local Facilities

Bar
Beauty
Biking
Casino
Entertainment
Fishing
Game Viewing
Golf Course
Gym
Hiking
Horse Riding
Shopping/Curios
Tours

Rates

Additional Rates Info:
Children R 250.00 and breakfast is R60.00 per person

Fountain Baths

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We have 6 units available. Accommodation and optional breakfast at extra cost. Self-catering or semi self-catering all with en-suite bathrooms and they all have their own entrances into the garden.

Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
Month	Year	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily
January	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
February	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
March	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
April	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
May	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
June	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
July	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
August	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
September	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
October	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
November	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380
December	2018				R 550	R 380	R 380

NOTE: If a search was made without stipulating the month of occupation the rate shown on the search results page is for the lowest cost month and the least expensive room. Where pricing is "per unit" the Average Price Per Person based on maximum occupancy is used for the price range comparison. A search made for Homes and Villas however will always be based on the full daily rate of the unit irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.

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Rates last updated: 15 January 2018

Booking Reliability
Response Rate: 90%
Average Response Time: 45 hours

Tourism Grading Council:
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All credit cards are accepted when paying through Sleeping-OUT.

Sleeping-OUT's Guest Satisfaction Award. Based on reviews of establishments in Barberton, Fountain Baths has been voted Best Value for Money in Barberton for 2015

Location

48 Pilgrim St, Barberton, 1300

Map Fountain Baths in Barberton Lowveld Mpumalanga South Africa

Guest Comments

This is a fine choice for an overnight stay. The town itself doesn't offer much, but the lodging was clean and comfortable with beautiful gardens. We had a security light outside of our cottage that was so what annoying while trying to sleep. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
- Cherie Beckman

Nice historic place with huge garden and big pool, great place for kids. Rooms, bathrooms and garden furniture have seen better days and would need some repair work; kitchen utensils are limited.
- Benita Schauer

We were delighted with the peace and garden in No 6. If we should ever get back that way we'll surely go back. The staff made an excellent job of washing our car which was unexpected.
- Jean Colvin

Beautiful garden, Sue cooked a great breakfast and rooms were neat and comfortable! Good choice of stop over on the way to Kruger!
- Bronwyn Benians

My husband and I so enjoyed our stay at Fountain Baths. The history of the place, the gardens, the bird life, the decor, the privacy of the cottages, the friendliness we found in Sue Hicks. We couldn't fault our stay and will certainly go back again.
- Lynne Addison

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