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Augusta de Mist Country House

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts guesthouse in Swellendam with free parking

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Arum or Buchu Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Strelitzia Garden Suite | Living area | Fireplace
Exterior
Fireplace
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Aloe Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Aloe Garden Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Mini-fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Protea Garden Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Protea Garden Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Mini-fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Human Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Augusta de Mist Country House

Upscale guesthouse in the historical district
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Augusta de Mist Country House. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, laundry services, and a nature reserve
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 4 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Augusta's African Kitchen

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 4 hours per day
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Augusta de Mist Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Augusta de Mist Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Augusta de Mist Country House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Augusta de Mist Country House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500.

Where is Augusta de Mist Country House located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam, Drostdy Museum, and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Swellendam Provincial Hospital and Swellendam Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Augusta de Mist Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10

Personal immer noch super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Aber Garten und Pool brauchen Unterhalt. Bungalow riecht feucht und nach kaltem Rauch. Hoffe covid Krise ist bald vorbei
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10

Man wohnt in eigenen kleinen Häuschen in einem dicht bewachsenen Garten. Der Besitzer ist sehr hilfsbereit, Frühstück besonders lecker und liebevoll zubereitet. Falls Dinner angeboten wird, unbedingt teilnehmen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Attention to detail is displayed in every corner of this property. Beautiful! Have the soufflé for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10

Wer einmal in einem echten, kapholländischen Haus übernachten will, ist hier richtig. Sehr urig. Sehr gute Küche, alles selbst gemacht.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

What a delightful place to stay. From a very warm welcome to complimentary beer and sherry plus home baked cup cakes we were treated exceptionally well. Breakfast was super and the recommendation for dinner reservation proved perfect. Although we are well travelled a couple of firsts for us - an open fire in the lounge area of our cottage and before we departed our car was washed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

Alles! Kreativ, gemütlich, geschmackvoll,tolles Bett, sehr gutes großes Bad, hervorragendes Frühstück mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Renate und ihr Team sind einfach super! 7 Gängiges Dinner war unübertroffen lecker und speziell. Der hübsche kleine Pool und der verwunschene Parkgarten machen alles Perfekt. Der Aufenhalt dort war ein Erlebnis und wir können Augusta de Mist zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

This place is perfection. Beautiful with amazing service and amazing food. Super
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10

Booked up last minute whilst travelling The Garden Route. The accomodation was excellent and great value. The surrounding área is beautiful and our host was able to book us in to a lovely restaurant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in einem wunderschönen Garten gelegen. Unser Cottages war sehr stilvoll eingerichtet. Das Frühstück war exzellent! Super nette Gästebetreuung. „Heimlich“ wurde auch noch unser Auto gewaschen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10

Amazing romantic guest house. Big rooms in old style, but all modern need. Lovely staff and great service! Book the diner evening (every alternating evening) because the food is superb. For sure we will go back.

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10

Hier stimmt einfach alles!!! Ein wunderschönes, geschmackvolles Häuschen inklusive Cupcakes zur Begrüßung und einer großartigen, weitläufigen Gartenanlage. Außerdem ist Gastgeberin Renate die gute Fee und erfüllt einem jeden Wunsch. Und dann ist da noch das spektakuläre Frühstück. Früchte, selbstgebackebes Brot und Teilchen, selbstgemachte Marmeladen und das beste Omlette überhaupt! Einfach 1000% ig zu empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Ausergewönliche Zimmer mit ansprechender Einrichtung in malerischer Gartenanlage. Haben nur eine Nacht bei unsere Durchreise hier verbracht. War alles perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

One of the holiday highlights. Food amazing especially the African taster menu. Wish we could have stayed longer. An absolute gem and one we can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The hotel is very centrally situated. The homestead and surroundings is built in the Cape Dutch style surrounded by a lovely garden.Renate the hostess was very hospitable, friendly and helpful. The staff I dealt with was friendly and their service very good. I enjoyed a quiet and restful 2 night's sleep,as well as a scrumptious breakfast and would certainly recommend the Augusta de Mist Hotel to other visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Tudo fantástico, o local é único, pitoresco. Lindo. A dona é um amor super atenciosa. O café da manhã é uma delícia. A decoração é detalhista. Show recomendo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Chalet superaccessoriato con caminetto funzionante!!!! Ottima cena con menù africano.Manager disponibilissima.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Perfecto en todos los sentidos. Increible. La cena 10.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The Augusta de Mist was fantastic. The suites are large with lovely bed and sitting areas. The bathrooms are large with delightful tubs and bubble bath! The gardens are tropical with winding paths. Breakfast in the main house was delicious and our hostess energetic, informative and chatty! Would definitely recommend and sorry we didn't spend another night to spend time in the area. There are interesting little shops and historic houses within walking distance. Had dinner at The Field and Fork which was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The owners have created an unique piece of heaven set in a garden of eden complete with culinary delights normally reserved for Michelin Star restaurants. The host, Renata, along with all the staff were fantastic - Renata brings a warmth and sense of humor that really compliments the whole experience. Without question, this is a remarkable and unforgetable place to stay when visiting Swellendam. Whether for a night or few a few weeks, you will not be dissapointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is an excellently run establishment. Every possible convenience has been thought of for the guests. We were lucky enough to be staying on a night when they were doing the tester menu - absolutely delicious, as was the breakfast the next morning - from the fresh fruit, fruit juice, cooked to order hot selection and the freshly baked bread and muffins. It was heaven.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

A home away from home. The owner and staff make you feel special, like you are the only guest that matters. The food was exquisite. The seven course tasting menu is a must try.Their chef cooks with passion and successfully put a divine, fresh and modern twist to traditional south African food. The cottage where we stayed was spacious, quaint and luxiourious. Could not have asked for more.