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Fancourt — the luxury resort for business or pleasure

Fancourt offers its guests the perfect balance between business and pleasure. This award-winning resort is centrally located in the heart of the scenic Garden Route. The nearby George Airport makes this resort easily accessible for business travel. With world-class facilities and unparalleled service, Fancourt is the ideal location for making any executive’s next corporate retreat, next level.

Business unusual

Fancourt is well-equipped for business and offers a variety of conference packages. From intimate boardrooms, seating a few delegates, to a larger conference hall, housing up to 350 delegates. Its dedicated team of conference coordinators and technicians are always on standby, ready to assist with every detail. With premium chefs behind the scenes, guests can expect the finest cuisine at lunchtime, with consideration to every guest’s dietary requirement. Delegates can focus on the business of the day, while the most hospitable team takes care of the rest.

Stay in luxury

Fancourt hotel offers a range of luxurious rooms to enjoy while on business. After a long day of meetings, retreat into five-star comfort and experience the unique Fancourt elegance, in a room that best suits your specific needs. Each room choice has its own unique layout, giving you options for the best possible stay.

The views from the hotel rooms at Fancourt span across the picturesque Outeniqua Mountains, spectacular estate gardens, to the Montagu Golf Course, showcasing the best greens in South Africa. With options to choose from — the comfortable Classic Rooms, the Luxury rooms, the one-bedroom suites or the two-bedroom suites are all well-suited to accommodate both business and leisure travellers. These rooms offer a blend of comfort and relaxation, with spacious interiors, decorated with sophisticated, yet classic features. Fancourt’s rooms and suites showcase contemporary style and offer a fashionable living space. These choices of stylish, yet comfortable rooms and suites give reason to just kick off your shoes and relax after close of business. Some feature a spacious living area that leads to a private balcony or patio, while others include a cosy fireplace, perfect for keeping warm during chilly winter nights.

Come dine with us

With four restaurants to choose from, Fancourt has a taste for everyone. Explore these restaurants, their unique culinary art, and the best hospitality. For a novel taste and the most creative dishes, there is Henry White’s, Fancourt’s fine dining restaurant, situated at the historic Manor House. For an authentic taste of Italy, indulge in La Cantina’s handcrafted dishes made with the finest Italian ingredients. Against the backdrop of the spectacular Outeniqua Mountains and golf course, Monet’s eatery offers a French-style bistro experience, serving casual café meals. And then there’s The Club Lounge, overlooking the 18th green of the Montagu golf course. This restaurant, the 19th Hole – as its affectionately known – offers both indoor and outdoor seating and eating.

Activities to help business travellers relax and unwind

After a day of meetings, explore the numerous activities on offer to help the business traveller relax and unwind. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the estate’s world-renowned golf courses, designed by legendary golfer, Gary Player. Whether you are a seasoned golf pro or a beginner, Fancourt's golf courses offer something for everyone. Be sure to play a round of golf when visiting Fancourt.

Guests seeking the ultimate relaxation, can indulge in a world-class treatment at The Spa. With the friendliest staff, finest natural treatments; and complimentary facilities such as the Roman Bath and Tepidarium — The Spa is the place to be for holistic rejuvenation fit for royalty.

Guests can also opt for a dip in either the outdoor swimming pool or indoor heated swimming pool. Active guests can stay on track with their daily exercise and fitness training by making use of the gym, which is fully equipped, enabling guests to go about their regular routine. End off a session in the gym with some me-time in the steamy sauna and leave with a feeling of renewal.

At Fancourt, it’s not business ‘as usual’ — the resort, spanning across more than 600 hectares of pristine land, offers visitors an out-of-office experience while on business. Explore the natural beauty of Fancourt by walking along one of the leisure trails with colleagues, whether it is for teambuilding or sheer fun. Nature lovers will appreciate the diverse fauna and flora at Fancourt, best seen along the leisure trails. Fancourt is home to indigenous plant species and wildlife. Occasionally, an African Fish Eagle’s call can be heard, while on other days, the most beautiful proteas can be seen in full bloom along Fancourt’s Botanical Walk.

Discover the Garden Route via Fancourt

With Fancourt being well positioned in the heart of the iconic Garden Route, a favourite tourist destination in South Africa; guests are left with endless options of exploring. Discover the Garden Route via Fancourt, the business playground of South Africa and be assured of an experience of a lifetime!

Chat to the team at Fancourt today

Contact reservations@fancourt.co.za