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Schoone Oordt Country House

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Schoone Oordt Country House offers luxury in the historical district. Enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, afternoons by the seasonal pool, or exploring the garden. The property also features an arcade/game room and impressive staff.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Cottage (2 Adults & 2 Children) | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Cottage (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children) | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Luxury Room | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Swellengrebel 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) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clock Peaks Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lilli's Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Schoone Oordt Country House

Luxury boutique country house in the historical district
At Schoone Oordt Country House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Conservatory Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, outdoor furniture, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1853
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 500.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 450.00
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 250.00 (from 6 to 10 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 365.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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
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
The seasonal pool will be open from September to June
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

Schoone Oordt
Schoone Oordt Country House
Schoone Oordt Country House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Hotel Swellendam
Schoone Oordt House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Swellendam
Schoone Oordt Country House Country House
Schoone Oordt Country House Country House Swellendam

Frequently asked questions

Does Schoone Oordt Country House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Schoone Oordt Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 365.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 365.00.

What time is check-out at Schoone Oordt Country House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Schoone Oordt Country House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Schoone Oordt Country House located?

This family-friendly Swellendam country house is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Dutch Reformed Church Swellendam, Bukkenburg Pottery Studio, and Drostdy Museum. Swellendam Hiking Trail and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Schoone Oordt Country House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all super helpful, accommodation was very comfortable and dinner and breakfast both excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emile

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

Perfect stay.

Great stay with very attentive staff. We would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique hotel, with excellent locally sourced menu. The staff made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this beautiful property. Many guests stop en route to the Garden Route, but it’s worth taking a break for a few days and enjoying all it has to offer - we did! Thanks to Alison and her team for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, beautifully restored property. Everything about our room was comfortable, considered and clean, everyone was so friendly, and the food was exceptional. Breakfast was a particularly highlight! We were totally happy with every part of our short stay at Schoone Oordt and would unreservedly recommend booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed an exquisite stay at Schoone Oordt with the highlights being the exceptional dinner service, the cosy and well appointed room, the wonderful personal service and the splendid Swellendam architecture. We couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place out in the country! They honor of their way to please guests. Breakfast and dinner are high quality. Rather than the usual breakfast buffet breakfast is high quality served at the table with options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property , very friendly staff with good dining options and even a small bar area . Perfect for a stop over while traveling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Difficult to fault

Charming colonial style property, beautiful rooms and public areas and wonderful scones and afternoon tea on arrival! Superb restaurant and attentive staff and owner. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE

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

Charming Hotel

Sadly only had one night here en route, wonderful, quirky, charming hotel. Wonderful warm welcome from the staff, really well looked after, the restaurant is fabulous, superb quality meal and the breakfast was amazing. They even washed our car, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful boutique hotel with excellent staff, food, drink and rooms. Well located in the centre of Swellendam. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Danie

We stayed at Schoone Oordt during July and rented 3 rooms for our travel party. We arrived in the late afternoon, only to find that there was load shedding underway, and the resort had made no provision of inverters or generators for our rooms. So our first experience of our rooms was dark, cold and gloomy. Trying to unpack and get set up in our rooms while stumbling around in the dark was no fun. Overall, we only had power about half the time we at the resort. There was no disclosure when we made the booking that the resort had no electricity backup, and we assumed that since load shedding has been ongoing for years, that such provision would have been made at a resort of this calibre. Additionally, one of the rooms had a broken wall heater that didn't function when the electricity came back on and so the occupants were freezing throughout the night. The only saving grace was that all the staff were super nice, and the breakfast was wonderful. Overall though, we had had high expectations, but it was a very disappointing experience at a resort that charges a premium rate. Buyer beware...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Schoone Oordt Country House

We had an awesome time. The town and your lodge are stunning. I have driven past Swellendam maybe 30 times in the last 7 years since I moved to Knysna. Never once had I ever turned off the N2 and driven through Swellendam. We ended up spending a small fortune at one of your local art galleries. And the restaurant where we had dinner (Drostdy) was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic: lovely property, delicious food, friendly and helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay far exceeded our expectations. The service was truly exceptional, and we loved every single detail. The beds were comfortable, grounds are beautiful, breakfast was delicious, check-in experience was lovely, and we also joined for dinner which had a great ambience. Given load shedding schedules there were also thoughtful details such as battery powered lights in the rooms. Would highly recommend a stay here and we hope to return again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great staff and interaction with owners. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Felt like family! Very accomodating

Great family stay! The food was great, and very accomodating as we had vegans, vegetarians and lactose free guests in the family to deal with. They brought wonderful floaty toys to the pool for the kids and made our stay really relaxing and nice. The staff was so nice it was as if we had been friends forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Comfortable, relaxing and exceptional service.

We enjoyed an amaizing weekend with our every need taken care off by Alison and her team! They left no stone unturned to make it enjoyable and we made the most of the garden and Richards' beautiful koi ponds. We did not even explore the town much and rather opted to stay at the establishments comfort and relaxing environment. All the staff were helpful, friendly and respected our privacy. Thank you Alison! Johan & Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sehr empfehlenswert!

Tolles Hotel mit ausgezeichnetem Service in wunderschöner Umgebung. Das Personal hat versucht uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen ohne dabei aufdringlich zu sein, was wirklich sehr angenehm war.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay in, great design ,well furnished, the staff are so helpful and friendly, we liked Fendi, for his extraordinary service, The owner Alison is a wonderful and cheerful lady, you can tell sge and her husband have a great taste from the place they own and manage. We are coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

perfect hospitality

Just one night but will return. The building and grounds are beautiful and the rooms are very tastefully and pleasingly decorated. We were welcomed with cold fresh juice in the bar/lounge and then G&T while we signed in. Everybody from Alison to the man who carried our bags and cleaned the car were very friendly and helpful. We shall return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly felt welcomed even though a number of guests turned up at the same time . The property is stunning , the gardens are beautiful and the pool was a joy . Room had everything you could need . Breakfasts and evening meals were an absolute treat . Truly good food well presented . All the staff were friendly. If anywhere deserves a five star rating this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in the center of Swellendam. The family room was perfectly accustomed to our needs with a beautiful terrace full of sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean -Claude

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

Séjour à l’ancienne

Très agréable. Le personnel est sympathique. On mange bien. On vous lave la voiture poussiéreuse.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excelente hotel

Melhor hotel da viagem. Tudo no hotel é pensado para o conforto do hóspede. O quarto é enorme, cama super confortável, chuveiro excelente, banheiro com piso aquecido, café da manhã e chá da tarde deliciosos. Fazia frio quando estive hospedada e ao chegarmos ao quarto havia uma bolsa de água quente na cama. Os funcionários fazem de tudo pelo bem estar do hóspede. Recomendo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

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