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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Lakeside luxury in Swellendam

Semi-tropical gardens surround a serene pool area with zebra and springbok grazing nearby. A short stroll leads to the hot tub with panoramic views of the reserve and lake. Mornings begin with wonderful breakfasts featuring fresh fruit, homemade pastries, and highly recommended French toast.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Living area | 45-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, Netflix, books

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a sofa, and a statue.

Loft Suite

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Swellendam, Rothman Manor Guest House is in the historical district and on a river. Swellendam Golf Course and Bonnievale Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Swellendam Hiking Trail. Canoeing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Swellendam travel guide
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Map
268 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, Western Cape, 6740

What's nearby

  • Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Drostdy Museum
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Railton Library
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Swellendam Golf Course
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Swellendam Hiking Trail
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grace + Merci
    3 min drive
  • Tredici
    3 min drive
  • Republic of Swellendam
    4 min drive
  • The Connection, Swellendam
    4 min drive
  • Woodpecker
    1 min walk

About this property

Rothman Manor Guest House

Luxury boutique guesthouse by the lake
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and game and wildlife viewing at Rothman Manor Guest House. Get out on the links at this guesthouse and enjoy amenities such as a golf clubhouse and golf caddies. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, secured bicycle storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Golf cart on site, games, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 45-cm LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1834
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-cm LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rothman Manor Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rothman Manor Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rothman Manor Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rothman Manor Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rothman Manor Guest House located?

This family-friendly Swellendam guesthouse is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Railton Library and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Swellendam Provincial Hospital and Swellendam Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rothman Manor Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms, awesome breakfast and they even washed our car complementary. Friendly staff and well kept property. A must stay when in Swellendam.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was such a special place to stay, feel like we found a little slice of paradise! The accommodation was stunning, the grounds amazing, the pool area gorgeous! The staff were so welcoming and friendly, breakfast was gorgeous and cooked to order! Unbelievable stay, wish we had longer there ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 5*. Friendly welcoming staff, beautiful suite with patio. The garden and lanscaping was unique. Wonderful breakfast area. Highly recommend this guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all expectations - spacious and well-appointed rooms, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, easy access with a small reserve for zebra and springbok 😃. Nice pool and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint and private boutique hotel close to a nice restaurant. The breakfast was included with a buffet and a la carte choices. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the loft suite and it was absolutely beautiful! Every detail is so tasteful, the decor the gardens, the breakfast… highly recommend and would suggest more than one night. It’s an exceptional place to stay. They even washed our car before we left! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top marks

Extremely accommodating regarding our unexpected late arrival to the property. Unfortunate our twin bed request was not honoured. All staff were brilliant. Breakfast and the setting was wonderful. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything. Great gal who checked us in, super breakfast, close excellent dining, and has 8 acres in "backyard" and Zebra, antelopes, birds--what a great way to start the day! We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Artistic and well thought out design!!!

Amazing! I was only upset that we didn’t get to staying longer. The room and grounds were beautiful, with Zebra and Springbok Antelope.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge apartment in a boring town

We had the top floor apartment which was huge, comfortable and well equipped, if rather oddly decorated and furnished. Someone had a touch of the Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen , with little splashes of vibrant colour here and there. Lovely gardens with a zebra and some springbok in the paddock. Good breakfast with very nice waiting staff. But Swellendam is so dull, I wouldn’t recommend staying- you’ll be bored senseless after half a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

My wife and I stayed for two nights. We had the Africa Suite which was comfortable, well furnished and spacious with a huge naturally-lit bathroom. The property itself is well maintained with lovely semi tropical gardens and a nice pool area. 4 stars would not be enough but I would have given 4 1/2 if I could for a couple of reasons. (1) the hotel is a long way from the centre (30/40 minute walk at least and) where most of the restaurants are and (2) although efficient, the lady on reception was not particularly welcoming (but not unpleasant) and seemed to have little interest in us, something that we have not found with other hotels during our stay. Would we go back? Probably not although it really is a very nice property for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t hesitate- book this place if it’s available

This place was the nicest we have stayed in South Africa.. we had the espirit suite and it was an enormous and luxurious set of rooms overlooking the lake. Much has been said about the springbok s and zebra in the adjoining field but mention must be made of the crickets,and the weaver birds we watched from the private patio in front of our room. Magical. The room and gardens were filled with floating flower heads. The plentiful towels were thick and fluffy. The toiletries were good quality . And the room contained ground coffee and a percolator, home made rusks, fruit, water, and a well stocked minibar. The super king 4 poster bed had fabulous quality bedding and was so comfortable. The breakfast. Oh the breakfast was sooo good. Fruit salad yoghurt, cereals and juice followed a menu of cooked options. I thoroughly recommend the French toast. Oh, and the younger berry jam is scrumptious.scones, crosissqnta and good qulitycoffee. It was a feast. And this is after we ate a fab dinner at the next door restaurant the previous night. The welcome at this blissful place was warm, and we felt very safe. I can’t recommend this place enough. Sadly we stayed for one night only but it was a long way from a stop over- this place is a destination and an event. It has a superb well kept ( and warm!!)swimming pool , wonderful gardens, and great communal indoor areas too. It is well worth a detour just to have this experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff- fab breakfast- and fab pool/garden. The room a little tired. Broken mirror etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night passing through, but we throughly enjoyed our short stay. The property grounds are beautiful and our room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast was lovely outside under the oak and the staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property hampered by the weather.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful one night stay at the Rothman House! Our loft apartment was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. Leah- our host whose family own the Guest House served us a fantastic breakfast and told us all about the place. The grounds and gardens are beautiful with a resident zebra named Marty and several springboeks including an albino! It was a perfect stop heading back to Cape Town from the Garden Route. Highly recommended.
Kitchen area complete with complimentary homemade rusks made by Leah's granny!
Love all the attention to details including this sitting area just as you enter loft apartment
Contemporary clean bath
Bright and fun breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place . This is our third visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and venue

Amazing and intimate service, by Andreas and his wife, we felt special and welcome from the first second and it continued like that - Rothmann Manor is a must stay when in Swellendam!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful B&B

Very nice B&B. Room was spacious and very nicely decorated. Properly was lovely. Gardens, pool, spa. There was a resident Zebra and a small herd of Springboks. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast delicious, many choices, both buffet and hot, fresh made. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High quality service and quite affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilled wine , hot tub and zebra!

This boutique guest lodge is in a ideally located for people travelling the Garden route. Perfect luxurious stopover, a pool and jacuzzi overlooking springbok and zebra is an absolute bonus! The accommodation is luxurious too, fantastic attention to detail and quality, including breakfast! Charming staff A true gem!
Manicured grounds overlooking grazing springbok, zebra and mongoose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! Fantastic service and great people!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr nettes, hilfsbereites Personal. Wunderbare Anlage. Die African Suite war einfach nur traumhaft
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stort rum, väldigt trevlig personal och perfekt för en övernattning under en längre resa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026