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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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Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Luxury Room | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
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Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, heated floors
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, heated floors

Family Suite (2 adults & 4 children)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 47.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 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
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Luxury Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 25.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • ‪Tredici - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Swellendam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oude Post Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Vagebond Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services
  • 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
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and heated floors

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Spanish, Xhosa

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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • 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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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
  • 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 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

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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Schoone Oordt Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

Staff were all super helpful, accommodation was very comfortable and dinner and breakfast both excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

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

Fantastic: lovely property, delicious food, friendly and helpful staff

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

One of the best places I have ever stayed in and probably for the value it is the best. The guest house is beautiful and spotless, the rooms are really comfortable. The garden is peaceful and great to relax in. The food is the out of this world. Breakfast had two courses as well as a buffet - poached pear and then eggs royale - they were both what you would expect from a top restaurant. If you are going to stay around here - stay at this place.

10/10

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

4/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Beautiful property with great staff and interaction with owners. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

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

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