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Marula Lodge Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with an outdoor pool, near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam

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Exterior
Garden
Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Poolside

Highlights

Patio
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Terrace, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
111 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Drostdy Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tredici - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drostdy Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Marula Lodge Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
Located close to Swellendam Golf Course and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, Marula Lodge Guesthouse provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and bicycle parking
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Marula Lodge Guesthouse offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Marula Lodge Guesthouse Swellendam
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Frequently asked questions

Does Marula Lodge Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Marula Lodge Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marula Lodge Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marula Lodge Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Swellendam, this golf guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam, Swellendam Golf Course, and Bukkenburg Pottery Studio. Drostdy Museum and Swellendam Hiking Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Marula Lodge Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay ....and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely place to spend a night or two to get to know Swellendam and its beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The backyard and pool area were beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant beside the guesthouse was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Space was generous & clean. Good value and very hospitable owner was super friendly even with our late check-in. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent location and property. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Very nice, great host, room is a little small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very nice find… beautiful stay save for no AC … ceiling fan but still extremely hot even with windows open. I am normally cold. And this room was really hot! Still a great place for sleeping and relaxing. Breakfast was definitely excellent. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Wir haben uns in der Marula Lodge sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir wurden herzlich vom deutschsprachigen Gastgeber empfangen, der uns zahlreiche Tipps und Informationen für unsere Weiterreise auf der Garden Route gegeben hat. Die Unterkunft ist sehr liebevoll gepflegt mit einem schönen großen Garten inklusive Pool und Grillstelle. Die Zimmer sind sehr detailliert und liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig und wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Sehr schöne gepflegte Anlage mit tollem Garten. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und erhielten eine Vielzahl an Tpps fürs Abendessen und Aktivitäten in der Umgebung! Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10

It was a very pleasant stay. The host was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Wunderschöne Gartenanlage. Grosser Pool. Freundlicher Service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Guesthouse mit wunderschönem Garten. Sehr gutes Frühstück und freundliche Gastgeberin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020