Fancourt Hotel and Manor House (Garden Route)

Fancourt Hotel and Manor House is South Africa’s premier lifestyle golf resort nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route. This luxury 5* hotel and the lavish Manor House has exceptional facilities for all ages and interests; in particular, their golf courses. The resort lies on 613 hectares of pristine countryside sheltered by the Outeniqua Mountains.

Fancourt Hotel and Manor House have excellent leisure facilities including GOLF (3 courses –  see Golf Packages), a Spa, Family facilities including a Kidz Club, and a Teen Lounge. There is also a gym, cinema, plus an indoor heated and outdoor swimming pool. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy tennis, running and walking trails, bird watching, and fishing. Fancourt is an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route.

Glorious swimming beaches are easily accessible and mountain biking, horse riding, picnics, and hikes can be arranged. Guests can book sightseeing excursions to the nearby coastal towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Mossel Bay as well as historic Oudtshoorn.

Whether you want to discover the Garden Route in-depth or spend quality time with your loved ones at the resort, Fancourt delivers a heartfelt welcome and exceptional moments for every visitor.

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Fancourt Hotel Accommodation

The Fancourt Hotel offers the discerning visitor 115 luxurious rooms and suites. These are perfectly suited for local and international families, couples, golfers, and those simply looking for a warm, relaxed, and entertaining Garden Route retreat. All have WiFi internet access, a TV, a mini bar, and coffee and tea-making facilities.

Room Types ↓

Classic Room (32m²)

Relax in comfort and style at Fancourt Hotel’s Classic Rooms. Classic Rooms overlook the Outeniqua Mountains, gardens, or the Montagu Golf Course. They provide the perfect setting for unwinding after a day of making the most of the estate’s many leisure activities. Classic Rooms are ideal for couples and solo travelers. Families can request an adjacent or interleading room. The Classic Rooms have either a patio or balcony and are situated on the first floor.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed
Family-Friendly: Inter-leading and adjacent rooms available

Luxury Rooms (40m²)

Fancourt’s Luxury Rooms offer stylish modern accommodation, overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, gardens, or golf warm-up area. A coffee or cup of tea on your patio or balcony provides the perfect start to a day of entertainment or relaxation at Fancourt. Luxury Rooms have patios or balconies and are situated on the ground or first floor.
Limited inter-leading rooms are available on the first and ground floor.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed
Family-Friendly: Inter-leading rooms available

One-Bedroom Suite (58-70 m²)

Fancourt’s One-Bedroom Suites are perfectly suited for business and leisure travelers. With a separate living area, the One-Bedroom Suites are a spacious haven where guests can unwind. Each suite has a private balcony or patio designed to showcase the idyllic views of Fancourt’s manicured estate. Suites with fireplaces are available on request – highly recommended in the winter.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed
Children-Friendly: Yes

Two-Bedroom Suite (86m²)

Fancourt’s Two-Bedroom Suites are designed with families in mind. They strike the perfect balance, providing cozy areas to enjoy quality time together while ensuring ample privacy. The plush interiors are complemented by timeless detailing, in Fancourt’s signature style. Suites have a separate lounge with a fireplace and dining area. A full en suite bathroom leads off from each bedroom.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed
Children-Friendly: Yes

The Manor House

The Manor House, Fancourt’s original homestead, is a national monument (circa 1859). Originally owned by Henry Fancourt White, the engineer who supervised the construction of the Montagu Pass. This incredible mountain pass goes from the city of George over the Outeniqua mountain range to the town of Oudtshoorn. The Manor House has been rejuvenated as a luxury hotel and is on the extensive Fancourt resort.

The Manor House offers a unique combination of classic opulence and the indulgent sophistication of a 21st-century boutique hotel with 18 x extraordinary suites. All offer personalized, butler-style service. Expect understated luxury and exclusivity when you stay at The Manor House. From 24-hour in-room dining and luxury bathroom amenities to the private pool and beautifully appointed Manor House Library and Manor House Lounge, guests are free to relax and spend quality time with their loved ones in an elegant, tranquil setting. Guests at The Manor House are treated to a fully stocked complimentary refreshment center, fresh flowers, evening canapés, and a glass of sparkling wine. The Manor House also offers in-house pressing and shoe-shine services and concierge services, with a luxury courtesy car provided within a 10km radius.

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Homewood Suites (60m²)

Leave the stress of daily living behind and relish the exclusivity of your classic, yet modern home-away-from-home. The Manor House’s Homewood Suites offer a separate lounge area, as well as a balcony or patio to ensure absolute privacy. Luxury bathroom amenities and butler-style service make this a luxurious, yet understated retreat where guests can unwind without a care in the world and reconnect with themselves and their loved ones.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed

Oaklands Suites (73m²)

Reflecting the grandeur of The Manor House’s boutique offerings, each Oakland Suite has its own separate living area, lavishly designed bathroom, and walk-in dressing room. Combining contemporary design with the warmth of a country retreat where guests are welcomed as family and friends, the Oakland Suites ensure each guest enjoys an exclusive travel experience in sophisticated, stylish surroundings.

Reservation Options: 2 x Twin Beds or 1 x King Sized Bed

Presidential Suite (155m²)

Palatial living awaits guests of The Manor House’s Presidential Suite with its two bedrooms, open plan lounge and dining room, en-suite bathrooms, and a separate guest bathroom. Designed to cater to refined tastes, the Presidential Suite combines many of the original wooden ceiling finishes with bespoke furniture and ornate chandeliers. A spacious, private balcony leads off from the dining area, providing guests with scenic views of The Manor House’s manicured gardens. With no detail spared, the Presidential Bedroom is the crown jewel of The Manor House.

Reservation Options: Presidential Bedroom 1 x King Sized Bed, Guest Bedroom 2 x Twin

Garden Route Family Vacations

Discover the true meaning of family moments at Fancourt. Family holidays at Fancourt are carefree, laid-back, fun, and as relaxed or active as you want them to be.

Fancourt caters to the whole family – whether you’re five, fifteen, or fifty. Press the snooze button on life and discover why families adore Fancourt.

Choose from adjacent rooms or spacious one- and two-bedroom suites. The entire Fancourt Estate is every kid’s and parent’s playground, offering ample space and natural surroundings to roam freely.

Get out and about as a family and explore all the activities and beaches nearby. The Fancourt Kidz Club at the Leisure Center offers fully supervised activities for children aged 3-10. Putting parents’ minds at ease, this facility is managed by a trained and experienced team. The trendy Teen Lounge provides teens with their fair share of age-appropriate activities, gaming facilities, and entertainment. Fancourt has on-site CPR and First Aid trained babysitters that will provide dependable childcare to ensure a worry-free stay.

The following children’s rates and policy are applicable:
– 0 to 3 years of age – free of charge.
– 4 to 15 years – 50% of the per person sharing rate.
– 16+ years is an adult thus normal room rates will apply.
Two children sharing with 2 adults can only stay in a One- or Two-bedroom suite.
One child sharing with 2 adults can stay in a luxury, a One bedroom or a Two-bedroom suite.
All children staying in their own room will pay full paying adult rates based on the room category.

Fancourt Golf Courses

For keen golfers, Fancourt needs no introduction. There are three Gary Player designed golf courses that are all ranked in the Top 20 in South Africa as well as a Golf Academy.

Montagu Golf Course

Fancourt’s Montagu Golf Course, originally designed by Gary Player, has earned a world-class reputation as one of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts. It holds the prestigious 5th position on South Africa’s Top 100 Courses. Golfers can expect a challenging, yet highly enjoyable golfing experience surrounded by the natural beauty of the Fancourt estate.

This tree-lined course covers large tracts of varying terrain across an undulating indigenous landscape. A detailed stroke saver takes golfers through the course, providing distance measurements and images that assist players with navigating the course. A warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to golfers before play. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting.

Outeniqua

Ranked 20th by South Africa’s Top 100 Courses experts, Fancourt’s Outeniqua golf course offers a leisurely and entertaining golfing experience. It provides a more forgiving terrain than its counterpart, the Montagu, but offers its fair share of challenges to keep golfers interested.

Also designed by Gary Player and named after the Outeniqua Mountains, the course can comfortably accommodate a large field of golfers. A detailed stroke saver takes golfers through the course, providing distance measurements and images that assist players with navigating the course. A warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to golfers before play. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting.

The Links At Fancourt (A Privately Owned Club)

Sculpted into what Gary Player has described as his greatest feat as a course designer, The Links is the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt estate. Featuring an undulating, windswept terrain and dune-style landscape, the course is the collaborative handiwork of golfing icon, Gary Player, course designer, Phil Jacobs, and Fancourt’s owner, Dr. Hasso Plattner. The Links is currently voted number one in the country by Golf Digest South Africa.

Bramble Hill

Bramble Hill is also designed by Gary Player Design Co. It is Fancourt’s shortest offering with 6 holes. Although not as pedigreed as Outeniqua, Montagu, and The Links, it does contain some of the same DNA.

It has a furrowed terrain with undulating fairways and pot bunkers. Like The Links, the greens are elevated and full of mischievous inclines and hollows. The very short par-3 5th provides a good opportunity to gaze across the course, with the picturesque Outeniqua mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop.

For the closing 6th hole, Bramble Hill mimics the parkland persona of Montagu and Outeniqua Courses. This hole, whilst not quite as imposing but good enough to ensure a testing finish at one of its most idiosyncratic holes.

The course offers 3 Par 3’s, 2 Par 4’s, and 1 Par 5, with Par 3 tee boxes on the 2 par 4’s and the par 5, making a number of options playable.

The Academy at Fancourt

At The Academy, the latest cutting-edge technology is used to assess and improve your golfing skills. The Academy offers carefully structured golf lessons, with PGA Professionals, keeping methods simple to facilitate your learning and improve your golf game.

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The Spa at Fancourt

The Spa at Fancourt has an indoor heated Roman Bath and world-class wellness treatments. Everything is inspired by the harmony of the four elements. Air, water, fire, and earth. All facilities and treatments echo this inspiration, leaving you feeling truly grounded.

Choose from a range of holistic skin and body treatments. Make use of the complimentary facilities such as the Roman Bath and Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and tepidarium.

Expert therapists soothe aching muscles with a variety of body therapies, including deep tissue massages and reflexology. Beauty treatments such as facials, manicures, and pedicures complete your wellness experience.

As is to be expected, the Spa caters for all guests. Eight to 15-year olds can enjoy special youth treatments. Couples can opt for a private treatment room, a hydrotherapy room, and a shower room for a relaxed and romantic atmosphere for two.

Wining and Dining

Four top restaurants each offer a distinctive dining experience to appeal to every palate.

At Fancourt, the appreciation of good food and wine is regarded almost as highly as the game of golf. As such, the estate’s two restaurants each cater to a different occasion, from relaxed family suppers to more bespoke experiences with fine wines to match. Dress Code: Smart casual in all restaurants.

Fancourt Hotel Food Outlets ↓

Henry White’s

Toast to an evening filled with Fancourt’s warm hospitality and creative cuisine in the historic surrounds of the Manor House. Henry White’s welcomes all guests with a discerning palate. Expect culinary excellence and superb service, filled with flavors that will linger long after guests have cleared the last bite of dessert on their plates.

Savor hearty South African and local favorites paired with the finest wines. Enjoy ostrich fillet, springbok loin, artisan cheese platters with homemade preserves, and much more.

This is elegant, yet relaxed dining, at its very best – Fancourt’s signature mark of excellence.

Dress Code: formal, with a collared shirt for men, and no shorts, flip flops, or caps.

La Cantina

Serving modern yet healthy Italian cuisine flavored with all the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality, La Cantina offers casual and carefree dining.

Spend quality time with your significant other or fun-loving moments with the family dining at La Cantina. Culinary highlights to tempt all taste buds are our homemade pasta, succulent steaks, and famous thin-based pizza, baked with care in a wood-fired pizza oven. La Cantina’s legendary tiramisu is the perfect sweet treat to round off your meal.

La Cantina is also Fancourt’s breakfast restaurant of choice. Start the day right with the fresh and healthy breakfast buffet or opt for a personal favorite from the extensive à la carte menu.

Dress Code: smart casual, but no shorts, vests, flip-flops, or caps.

Monet’s

Feel inspired by Fancourt’s French bistro-styled Monet’s. Savor casual café meals against the backdrop of the Outeniqua golf course and the beautiful Outeniqua Mountains. The perfect setting for a light lunch, afternoon tea, or coffee catch-up with friends. Boasting both local and seasonal artisan cuisine, Monet’s provides a warm ambiance from morning to late afternoon.

Dress Code: casual, golf attire is welcome, but no bare feet or swimming costumes.

The Club Lounge

Overlooking the 18th green of Montagu golf course, The Club Lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating, as well as an expansive selection of steaks, burgers, and platters to stave off those hunger pangs. Simple club-style meal choices ensure The Club Lounge delivers on its status as a celebrated 19th hole, while sports enthusiasts will enjoy televised sporting events, enjoying a few drinks from the well-stocked bar.

Dress Code: casual, golf attire is welcome, but no bare feet or swimming costumes.

Getting to Fancourt Hotel and Manor House

Fancourt is only 7 km from George Airport. Driving from Cape Town is 4hr 45 minutes on the N2 or 5hr 48 minutes on Route 62. To drive from Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha is 3hr 46 minutes on the N2 or 4hr 12 minutes on Route 62.

*The maximum charge in a two-bedroom suite would be for 2 adults sharing (whether 2, 3, or 4 adults in the suite).

Rates are on a Bed And Breakfast basis.

The Manor House rates include:
Full English breakfast
15% VAT
Return airport transfers
Afternoon tea
Evening canapes
1x complimentary meal per day from the in-room dining menu up until 5 pm
Complimentary WiFi access.
In-house pressing and shoe shine services.

Child policy: No children under the age of 16 years are allowed at The Manor House.

Fancourt Hotel Golf Packages

Paradise Unlocked

To Unlock Paradise book three, five, or seven nights at Fancourt and enjoy a round of golf, a meal, or a treatment on us.

Fancourt Hotel Ultimate Golf Package

Stay 3 nights at Fancourt Hotel and play all 3 golf courses (including The Links)!

Full English breakfast
15% VAT
1x round of golf on Outeniqua, Montagu, and The Links golf course including a halfway house for all 3 rounds.
For The Links only: Caddie and shared golf cart included.

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