[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) Vacation home in Barberton ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685900/33685848/e2d82a87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685900/33685848/e1d8ab48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685900/33685848/d0828399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685900/33685848/e9013f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33685900/33685848/f725c66a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Fountain Baths, nestled in the heart of Barberton, offers a tranquil retreat for travelers. Relax in the garden at the foot of Makhonjwa Mountain Range or take a dip in our historic pool. Our accommodation features classic units with private entrances and bathrooms, plus home-cooked meals are available upon arrangement. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) Nestled at the foot of the Makhonjwa Mountain Range in the quaint mining town of Barberton. Built in 1884 as the bathhouse for gold diggers in the area. You can relax in our garden that extends to the very foot of the mountain or take a dip in the oldest pool in the Old Transvaal. Vervet monkeys, bush babies and Baboon are frequent visitors to the garden. Bird lovers have spotted Narina Trogon, Emerald Cuckoo and Knysna Turaco from their verandas. We have classic accommodation comprising of self catering or non self catering units, each with their own entrance into the garden or pool area. Each unit also has its own bathroom. Home cooked meals are available with prior arrangement or you can enjoy our favourite meal the South African Braai. Fountain Baths revives the senses as a welcome retreat for travellers exploring this history rich part of Southern Africa. Fountain Baths is perfectly situated within walking distance from town. For Travellers interested in history, Barberton Museum, Dusty Tracks Private mining museum is a stones throw away from Fountain Baths. Barberton also have a interesting Heritage Walk that can be done guided or self guided. To take a further step back in time, tours to the old Mining ghost town of Eureka city and Msauli Village, can be organised. Off road adventures, gold panning and mining tours can be made. In 2018 Barberton s GeoTrail received World heritage status as the oldest rock formations in the world occurs here. The GeoTrail can be a self drive or guided tour with the most magnificent scenery and excellent signage explaining the geology of the area. Distance from Barberton to Kruger National Park, Malelane Gate is 79.6km Distance from Barberton to Kaapse Hoop is 49.1km Distance to Swaziland, Josefsdal Borderpost is 42km Distance to Badplaas is 74.9km Distance to Nelspruit (Mbombela) is 47km ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33690000/33683000/33682912/611709ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (Unit 2) Barberton - Pool - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Microwave CA $101 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33682912&PinnedHotelID=33682912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Fountain Baths Guest Cottages House Barberton Fountain Baths Guest Cottages House Fountain Baths Guest Cottages Barberton Fountain Baths Cottages House Fountain Baths Guest Cottages Fountain Baths Cottages Unit 5 Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) Barberton Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) Private vacation home ## About the area Barberton is home to this vacation home. Barberton Museum and Stopforth House Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Stimela Crossing. [Visit our Barberton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Barberton.dx6063010) [View more Vacation homes in Barberton](https://www.expedia.ca/Barberton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6063010-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-25.785078,31.059448&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rgj%7CCqhq%7CD%3FQ%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40OBQ%40QBOBQBOBOBQBODOBODQDODODODOFODMFOFODMFOFMHOFMFMHMHMHMFMHMHKJMHKHMJKJKHKJKJIJKJKJIJILKJIJILGLIJILGLGLILGLELGLGLELGNELELENELCNELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNBNBLDNBLDLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFLFLHJFLFLHLHJFLHJHJJLHJHJJJJJHHJJJJJHJJLHJHLHJHLHLHLFLHLFLHLFNFLFNFLFNDNFLDNDNDNFNBNDPDNBNDNBPBNBNBP%40NBP%40NBP%40P%40N%40P%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FNAP%3FPANAPAPANCPANCPAPCNCNCPCNEPCNENENCNGNENENENGNENGLGNGLGNGLILGNILGLIJILILILIJILKJIJKJKJIJKJKJKHKJMHKHKHMHKHMHMFMHKFMFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDMDODMBOBODMBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOEMCOCMEOEMEMEOEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIKIKIMIKIKKKIKKKKKKIKKKKKIKIMKKIMIMGMIKIMIMGOGMIMGOGMEOGMGOEOGOEOEOEOEOEOCOEOCQCOCQCOCOCQAQCOAQAOAQAQAOAQ%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1A_OK4JfKUIt1mSfMlx5YOLTpPM=) Barberton, MP ### What's nearby - Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 45 min drive - 47.2 km - Mediclinic Nelspruit - 46 min drive - 47.9 km - Ilanga Mall - 49 min drive - 50.5 km - Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 52 min drive - 55.3 km - Mbombela Stadium - 53 min drive - 54.6 km ### Getting around - Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 67 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pappas Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪Galito’s - ‬8 min walk - ‪Androties - ‬4 min drive - ‪Victoria Tea Garden - ‬7 min walk - ‪Die kuier gat - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5)? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) on Oct 9, 2025 start from CA $101.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Barberton-Hotels-Fountain-Baths-Guest-Cottages.h33685848.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### Where is Fountain Baths Guest Cottages (unit 5) located? > Situated in Barberton, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Barberton Museum, Stopforth House Museum, and Lone Tree Hill. Stimela Crossing and Barberton Provincial Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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