Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate
Location: George, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
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Hotel Type: Golf, Spa, Family, Conference, Leisure
No. of Rooms: 117
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
Address
Montagu Street
George 6529
Garden Route
Western Cape
South Africa
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Overview
Fancourt, South Africa's premier golfing and leisure resort is situated in the heart of the Garden Route. Set in 550 hectares of lush countryside, it is superbly landscaped with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as its backdrop. Fancourt is only seven kilometres from both the George Airport and the historic town of George. It is also within easy reach of the many attractive tourist destinations in the area.
Old world charm and contemporary luxury link the graciousness of the past with the convenience of the present to create a haven of tranquility and style at the Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate.
Accommodation at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate
The Fancourt Hotel in George provides comfortable and exclusive accommodation for guests with convenient amenities and facilities which appeal both to leisure and business travellers alike.
The Fancourt Hotel features a total of 117 guest rooms:
- 60 Luxury rooms
- 55 One-bedroom suites
- 2 Two-bedroom suites
All rooms are fitted with the following amenities:
- Full air-conditioning
- International satellite television
- Direct dial telephone
- Bedside alarm clock
- Minibar
- Separate bath and shower
- Free Wireless internet
- International plugs
- Digital safe
Services offered at the Fancourt Hotel, South Africa
A VIP lounge at the George Airport, room service, satellite TV, valet, and state of the art conference and corporate entertaining facilities are of the highest international standard.
The fully equipped and professionally staffed Spa, which incorporates a sauna, steamroom, tepidarium and gymnasium with personal trainer, includes a heated indoor roman bath and jacuzzi, a hair salon and Cherot, Fancourt's own exclusive ladies fashion boutique. Other facilities at the Fancourt Hotel include three golf shops, Golf Academy, a deli, mini cinema, billiard room and jewellery shop.
At the exclusive Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate, every child is a guest in his own right and therefore deserves a very special welcome. Children's activities are planned to accommodate all ages and interests.
From supplying cots, play stations and DVD's, to a number of activities such as pastry making or treasure hunts through the hotel, plus a range of services including birthday parties, special menus, babysitting or a day out, nothing is left to chance. Each family member will have fond memories of their stay for years to come!
Outdoor activities at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate
All four of the 18-hole Gary Player designed golf courses (Montagu, Outeniqua, The Links and Bramble Hill) are rated in the Top 100 in South Africa. Course architect, David McLay Kidd remodelled the Montagu golf course in 2004. Other golfing facilities include a warm up area, three well-stocked golf shops and a Golf Academy with full time teaching professionals and the only full-system Taylor Made facility outside of the USA.
For the non-golfer, outdoor pursuits include fishing, cycling, tennis courts, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and running/walking trails. Mountain biking, picnics, horse riding and walks can be arranged on request. Open sea bathing and glorious beaches are within easy distance.
Conference Facilities at Fancourt
The Conference Centre at the Fancourt Hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and video conferencing. It has a variety of rooms including a banquet /conference hall (350 max), three breakaway rooms and three boardrooms. A fully equipped business centre is also available.
Dining Facilities at the Fancourt Hotel
Fancourt has two fabulous restaurants offering a variety of excellent dining experiences in authentic settings. The restaurants bear testimony to Fancourt's reputation as purveyors of fine cuisine. In addition, there is a club lounge in Fancourt's main reception, as well as the sandwedge (Montagu's halfway house), which both serve casual meals during the day.
The Club Lounge menu has been given a classical touch. Relax on the terrace overlooking the 18th of the Montagu golf course and try one of the new menu items. Recommended is the Cobb @ 19, a club salad with layers of crispy bacon, avocado, cucumber, egg white, egg yolks, chives, tomato, smoked chicken on ice-berg lettuce with 1000 island dressing.
Enjoy the Club Burger with Fancourt’s homemade 200g sirloin burger on a toasted sesame bun with tobacco onions, fresh fries and house relish.
Accolades which Fancourt Hotel achieved
- Host to Commonwealth Heads of Government Retreat" - November 1999
- Home of The Presidents Cup 2003" at The Links
- The 2001 Fancourt Spring Ball rated the "Fifth Social Function in the World" by Gold, an international Condé Nast magazine
- Africa's leading Golf Resort - World Travel Awards 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005
- 2004 Golf Resort of the Year Award - IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators)
- Host to Women's World Cup of Golf - 2005
- Venue to the second 46664 concert
- SA Tourism Five Star Grading
- Host of 2006 SAA Open
