About Fountain Baths Guest House
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. Rooms have been decorated for style and comfort and they all have their own entrances into the garden.
- Response Rate: 81%
- Enquiry Response Time: 38 hours
- Minimum stay: 1 Days
- Type: Guest House
- Sleeps: 28
- Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Reviews: 23 Reviews
Facilities
- Wheelchair Enabled
- Laundry Facilities*
- Braai/Barbecue
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Credit Card Facilities
- Pet Friendly*
- Parking on Premises
- Hiking
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
Grading
- 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Fountain Baths Guest House Rooms
Reviews for Fountain Baths Guest House
23 guest reviews Reviews of3.5 out of 5 stars
Fountain Baths Guest House Map
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
Things to do in and around Barberton
Barberton Steam Locomotive
(2.1 km from Barberton)
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Makhonjwa Mountains
(4.2 km from Barberton)
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(10 km from Barberton)
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Barberton Museum
(3.2 km from Barberton)
Get bunged up with local knowledge at the Barberton Museum where the geology, mining, Swazi history and general history of Barberton are displayed, as well as Belhaven and Stopforth House Museums, Fernlea Museum and the Block House.Find out about...